Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Garry Kitay, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1325 SAN MARCO BLVD STE 200, Jacksonville, FL 32207
9043463465
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1265436034 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. Kitay 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. Kitay

Dr. Garry Kitay is an orthopedic surgery in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kitay performed 2,830 Medicare services across 1,950 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kitay received a total of $11,792 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 47 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kitay 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 31% volume in FL$ $11,792 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,830
Medicare services
Top 31% in FL for orthopedic surgery
1,950
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~142 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
Betamethasone steroid injection665$5$11
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)333$93$233
New patient office visit (45-59 min)304$116$329
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views245$27$74
Injection into tendon or ligament191$38$130
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views157$29$75
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views146$28$76
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)142$66$160
New patient office visit (30-44 min)99$82$223
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views93$25$68
Injection of carpal tunnel76$75$233
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint74$37$133
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views55$24$65
Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass49$17$41
Joint injection, major joint43$52$155
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope40$367$1,800
Incision of tendon covering of finger33$189$694
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint26$39$126
Closed treatment of broken forearm (radius) bone at the wrist area on the thumb side of the wrist without manipulation24$274$764
Application of elbow to finger cast23$61$171
Cast supplies, short arm splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass12$11$18
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 ↗
$11,792
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,685/year across 7 years
Top 34% in FL for orthopedic surgery
8
Companies
47
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,152 (52.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,640 (47.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,387
2023
$13
2022
$4,303
2021
$4,524
2020
$43
2019
$60
2018
$462

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
TEAM 1, LLC
$4,540
Team 1, Llc
$2,060
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,938
AXOGEN
$1,912
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$736
Skeletal Dynamics LLC
$425
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$166
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 72.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · Comprehensive Primary Stem · EX NAILS · FIBERGRAFT · Geminus · HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREWS · LATITUDE AND LATITUDE EV · NA
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 (52%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $417 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
119
Per 100K population
11.8
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - JACKSONVILLE
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. Kitay is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 20 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. Kitay experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kitay performed 665 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Kitay receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kitay received a total of $11,792 from 8 companies across 47 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. Kitay's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Jacksonville?
Dr. Kitay's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Kitay) 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 →