Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gerald Fitzgerald, D.O.
Family Medicine · Largo, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Fitzgerald 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. Fitzgerald
Dr. Gerald Fitzgerald is a family medicine specialist in Largo, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fitzgerald performed 6,075 Medicare services across 2,133 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fitzgerald received a total of $7,138 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 378 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Fitzgerald 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in FL
$7,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 7067 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
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 ↗6,075
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for family medicine
2,133
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~338 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 (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. |
1,790 | $59 | $110 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
1,220 | $10 | $26 |
| 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. |
1,124 | $0 | $2 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
496 | $1 | $5 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
321 | $0 | $1 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
265 | $5 | $5 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
162 | $8 | $15 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
111 | $35 | $65 |
| 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. |
104 | $65 | $130 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
68 | $14 | $23 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
62 | $3 | $8 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
57 | $37 | $61 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
44 | $9 | $23 |
| 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. |
42 | $93 | $141 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
37 | $49 | $90 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
34 | $126 | $170 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
33 | $0 | $1 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
20 | $30 | $47 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
16 | $84 | $142 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
16 | $146 | $224 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
15 | $121 | $226 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
14 | $214 | $300 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
12 | $70 | $101 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
12 | $132 | $275 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
58.2% medium
41.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,138
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,020/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for family medicine
57
Companies
378
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
$7,138 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$825
2023
$614
2022
$608
2021
$1,542
2020
$1,000
2019
$1,446
2018
$1,103
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merz North America, Inc.
$887
PFIZER INC.
$512
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$498
ABBVIE INC.
$445
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$363
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$350
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$326
AbbVie Inc.
$325
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$298
AbbVie, Inc.
$244
Lilly USA, LLC
$215
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$197
Almatica Pharma LLC
$194
Allergan Inc.
$178
Allergan, Inc.
$166
Eisai Inc.
$165
Dexcom, Inc.
$146
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$107
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Abbott Laboratories
$103
Novo Nordisk Inc
$101
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$91
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Amgen Inc.
$66
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$63
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$46
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$42
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$34
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$33
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$30
VistaPharm, Inc.
$24
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Corcept Therapeutics
$21
Lupin Inc.
$20
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Insmed, Inc.
$19
Hologic, LLC
$18
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$16
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Novum Pharma, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 26.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $118 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
841
Per 100K population
87.6
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Fitzgerald is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of FL peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
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. Fitzgerald experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fitzgerald performed 1,790 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Fitzgerald receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fitzgerald received a total of $7,138 from 57 companies across 378 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. Fitzgerald's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Largo?
Dr. Fitzgerald's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Fitzgerald) 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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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.
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