Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Licata, DO

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician · Ft Lauderdale, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4109 N FEDERAL HWY, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
9545632707
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1508874439 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Licata from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Licata

Dr. Steven Licata is a neuromusculoskeletal medicine & omm physician in Ft Lauderdale, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Licata performed 451,006 Medicare services across 39,028 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Licata received a total of $380 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 20 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neuromusculoskeletal medicine & omm physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Licata is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 3% volume in FL$ $380 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
451,006
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for neuromusculoskeletal medicine & omm physician
39,028
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~23,737 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
COVID-19 test, self-administered444,058$12$12
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,609$68$195
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)1,342$0$2
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 9-10 body regions1,008$66$185
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 7-8 body regions575$57$150
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement386$45$130
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch189$58$171
New patient office visit (45-59 min)182$123$355
Complete ultrasound scan of joint181$43$155
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg143$0$5
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance130$80$225
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views115$31$78
Injection into tendon or ligament110$47$141
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)90$1$3
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)78$94$270
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle74$43$130
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views74$27$67
Knee X-ray, 3 views74$32$70
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views51$41$100
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles48$42$120
Joint injection, major joint42$54$155
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 5-6 body regions39$45$125
Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose39$105$300
X-ray of hip, 1 view34$25$70
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles32$49$135
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views32$37$90
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve)29$134$300
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance28$72$190
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 3-4 body regions25$33$95
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)25$163$470
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)23$30$120
New patient office visit (30-44 min)21$83$240
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels19$31$106
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views18$28$65
Foot X-ray, 3+ views18$25$65
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance14$63$175
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views14$27$75
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views14$25$70
X-ray of both hips, 2 views12$33$85
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views11$30$60
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$380
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $54/year across 7 years
Top 50% in FL for neuromusculoskeletal medicine & omm physician
10
Companies
20
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$380 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$54
2023
$22
2022
$82
2021
$49
2020
$36
2019
$49
2018
$86

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$92
Amgen Inc.
$84
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$66
Orthogenrx Inc.
$33
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$21
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$16
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$16
Bioventus LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 64.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
EVENITY · Flexitouch Plus · GELSYN 3 · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · GenVisc 850 · HYALGAN · ORTHOVISC · Seglentis · Zilretta
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physicians within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Licata is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Licata experienced with covid-19 test, self-administered?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Licata performed 444,058 covid-19 test, self-administered services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Licata receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Licata received a total of $380 from 10 companies across 20 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Licata's costs compare to other neuromusculoskeletal medicine & omm physicians in Ft Lauderdale?
Dr. Licata's average Medicare payment per service is $12. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Licata) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →