Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Kronlage, M.D.

Optician · Gulf Breeze, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1040 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
8509168480
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1861585986 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. Kronlage 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. Kronlage

Dr. Steven Kronlage is an optician specialist in Gulf Breeze, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kronlage performed 3,262 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kronlage received a total of $113,693 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 42 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kronlage is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 26% volume in FL $113,693 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 86563 Clear January 31, 2027
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,262
Medicare services
Top 26% in FL for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
728 $1 $12
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
379 $27 $99
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
334 $64 $210
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
222 $293 $1,433
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
219 $89 $310
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
177 $118 $483
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
167 $77 $315
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
146 $26 $97
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
141 $42 $173
Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity
A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels.
134 $31 $104
Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views
An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints.
133 $30 $112
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
79 $280 $1,303
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
55 $35 $162
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
51 $39 $172
Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
45 $22 $102
Tendon transfer to back of hand
A surgical procedure where a tendon is moved to a new location on the back of the hand to restore function.
29 $334 $2,254
Wrist to finger joint removal
Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers.
28 $638 $2,523
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
28 $37 $126
Elbow to finger cast application
Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm.
27 $57 $269
Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies
Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older.
27 $17 $30
CT scan of arm, without contrast
A CT scan of the arm that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the arm's internal structures without the use of contrast dye.
24 $106 $600
Elbow nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve.
22 $421 $1,811
Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand
A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand.
20 $481 $1,710
Finger tendon removal
Surgical removal of a tendon in the finger.
20 $243 $1,342
Palm connective tissue removal and finger release
Surgical removal of abnormal connective tissue in the palm to release tension on the first finger.
14 $676 $2,536
Palm connective tissue removal
A surgical procedure to remove abnormal connective tissue from the palm of the hand.
13 $319 $1,822
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$113,693
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,242/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
42
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$7,133
2023
$24,445
2022
$22,071
2021
$20,718
2020
$14,036
2019
$13,963
2018
$11,327

Payments by company (2024)

Arthrex, Inc.
$7,087
Bioventus LLC
$47
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$112,273
CGG Medical Inc
$1,141
Bioventus LLC
$145
DJO, LLC
$44
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$20
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$18
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$17
CSL Behring
$15
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARTHREX · Arthrex · CMF · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS HAND & WRIST MINI TIGHTROPES · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE H&W MINI TIGHTROPES · DISTAL EXTREMITIES INSTRUMENTS HAND & WRIST OTHER · DISTAL EXTREMITIES INSTRUMENTS SOFT TISSUE OTHER · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · EXTREMITIES & TRAUMA INSTRUMENTS SOFT TISSUE · Exogen · Kcentra · MOTOBAND · Physio-Stim · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · XIAFLEX
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
57
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
GULF BREEZE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Kronlage is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in FL), with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kronlage experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kronlage performed 728 steroid injection (triamcinolone) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Kronlage receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kronlage received a total of $113,693 from 9 companies across 42 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Kronlage's costs compare to other opticians in Gulf Breeze?
Dr. Kronlage's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Kronlage) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →