Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Netzel
Anesthesiology · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
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. Netzel 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. Netzel
Dr. Christopher Netzel is an anesthesiology specialist in Jacksonville, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Netzel performed 2,830 Medicare services across 1,448 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Netzel received a total of $51,266 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 284 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Netzel 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in FL
$51,266 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 152100 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,830
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for anesthesiology
1,448
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~236 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
871 | $89 | $372 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
292 | $0 | $1 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
228 | $9 | $36 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
216 | $130 | $522 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
159 | $60 | $186 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
107 | $190 | $742 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
90 | $195 | $596 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
69 | $151 | $470 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
56 | $52 | $221 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 56 | $158 | $645 |
| 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. |
54 | $124 | $488 |
| 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. |
54 | $66 | $263 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
42 | $86 | $333 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
39 | $43 | $181 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
37 | $195 | $1,098 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
35 | $207 | $1,035 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
35 | $106 | $525 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
34 | $183 | $908 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
34 | $96 | $474 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
31 | $45 | $169 |
| Spinal drug pump reprogramming and refill A physician electronically adjusts the settings of a spinal drug infusion pump and refills its medication reservoir. |
29 | $72 | $269 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
27 | $171 | $872 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
26 | $191 | $754 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
26 | $0 | $2 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
25 | $1,220 | $6,524 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
24 | $140 | $639 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
24 | $43 | $167 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
21 | $3 | $10 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
19 | $194 | $749 |
| Spinal canal tube insertion, revision, or repositioning This procedure involves placing, adjusting, or moving a tube within the spinal canal to deliver medication. |
16 | $303 | $1,205 |
| Insertion of programmable spinal drug infusion pump A surgical procedure to implant a programmable pump into the spinal canal for delivering medication. |
14 | $157 | $1,176 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
14 | $86 | $323 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
13 | $477 | $2,466 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
13 | $262 | $1,352 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
35.3% medium
64.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$51,266
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,324/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for anesthesiology
35
Companies
284
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$31,291 (61.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,826 (30.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,107 (8.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$42 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,676
2023
$7,548
2022
$2,999
2021
$723
2020
$1,200
2019
$3,506
2018
$32,614
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$31,291
Abbott Laboratories
$4,331
SI-BONE, INC.
$4,137
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,086
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,161
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,741
Nevro Corp.
$758
Curonix LLC
$539
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$473
ABBVIE INC.
$450
Vertiflex, Inc.
$359
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$271
PAINTEQ LLC
$245
SI-BONE, Inc.
$214
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$145
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$145
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$111
Amgen Inc.
$109
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$96
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$77
Lilly USA, LLC
$67
Bioventus LLC
$64
Lundbeck LLC
$63
Avanos Medical
$57
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$42
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$37
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$23
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$21
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$18
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$18
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$18
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 77.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAPTIVESTIM · Accurian · Aimovig · Axium INS DRG IPG · BOTOX · Bionic Navigator · CFNS StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · COOLIEF · DRG IPGs · DUROLANE · EMGALITY · ETERNA · EUFLEXXA · Evoke · Evoke SCS · GELSYN-3 · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · IFUSE IMPLANT · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · INTERSTIM · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · Kloxxado · LYVISPAH · Mitigare · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · ORTHOVISC · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PALACOS · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PRECISION · PROCLAIM · Prialt · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RELISTOR · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SUPERION · SYNCHROMED · SYNCHROMEDII · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Superion ISS · Superion Indirect Decompression System · UBRELVY · VECTRIS · VRAYLAR · VYEPTI · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · ZTLido · mild Device Kit
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 →
The majority of payments (61%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for anesthesiology in FL.
Equivalent to $1,812 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
278
Per 100K population
27.6
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE
2.7 mi
2.7 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Netzel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 1% of FL peers.
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. Netzel experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Netzel performed 871 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Netzel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Netzel received a total of $51,266 from 35 companies across 284 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. Netzel's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Jacksonville?
Dr. Netzel's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Netzel) 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 →
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