Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Susan Zito, D.O.
Rheumatology · Largo, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Zito 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. Zito
Dr. Susan Zito is a rheumatology specialist in Largo, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zito performed 344,283 Medicare services across 5,011 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zito received a total of $31,534 from 72 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1822 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Zito 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 2% volume in FL
$31,534 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 | 9016 | 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 ↗344,283
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for rheumatology
5,011
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~18,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 143,839 | $5 | $8 |
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
74,800 | $4 | $13 |
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 25,200 | $8 | $12 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
22,150 | $34 | $79 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
19,050 | $11 | $50 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 8,700 | $18 | $34 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
7,750 | $26 | $160 |
| Rituximab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of rituximab medication via injection. |
5,400 | $63 | $220 |
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
4,736 | $13 | $25 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
4,481 | $0 | $15 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
3,660 | $35 | $107 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
3,584 | $18 | $50 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
1,957 | $0 | $5 |
| Joint lubricant injection (Durolane) An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Durolane, administered directly into a joint space. |
1,800 | $6 | $38 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 1,700 | $17 | $38 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,582 | $1 | $15 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
1,550 | $12 | $85 |
| 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. |
1,204 | $11 | $64 |
| Hymovis intra-articular injection An injection of Hymovis, a hyaluronan derivative, administered directly into a joint space. |
1,200 | $13 | $33 |
| 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. |
1,005 | $96 | $270 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
988 | $11 | $32 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
980 | $98 | $345 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
749 | $54 | $192 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
663 | $6 | $9 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
512 | $13 | $38 |
| Measurement of dna antibody, single stranded | 512 | $12 | $40 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 493 | $6 | $40 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
474 | $50 | $175 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
421 | $14 | $40 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
421 | $16 | $44 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
414 | $22 | $110 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
413 | $13 | $36 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
381 | $2 | $10 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
286 | $1 | $5 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
215 | $7 | $300 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
172 | $562 | $1,000 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
134 | $1 | $2 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
85 | $12 | $38 |
| 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. |
84 | $137 | $363 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
83 | $33 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
80 | $30 | $56 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
70 | $47 | $270 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 56 | $5 | $30 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
46 | $31 | $150 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
37 | $37 | $175 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
28 | $31 | $220 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
22 | $29 | $56 |
| 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. |
20 | $34 | $91 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
18 | $124 | $250 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
16 | $14 | $85 |
| 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. |
15 | $12 | $39 |
| 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. |
14 | $42 | $110 |
| 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. |
11 | $72 | $184 |
| Tixagevimab and cilgavimab injection for pre-exposure prophylaxis An injection of tixagevimab and cilgavimab administered to adults and children aged 12 and older who weigh at least 40 kg. It is used for pre-exposure prophylaxis in individuals with no known SARS-CoV-2 exposure who have moderate to severe immunocompromise. |
11 | $146 | $400 |
| Tixagevimab and cilgavimab injection for pre-exposure prophylaxis An injection of tixagevimab and cilgavimab administered to adults and children aged 12 and older who weigh at least 40 kg. It is used for pre-exposure prophylaxis in individuals with no known SARS-CoV-2 exposure who have moderate to severe immunocompromise. |
11 | $0 | $0 |
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.
16.1% high complexity
81.1% medium
2.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$31,534
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,505/year across 7 years
Top 16% in FL for rheumatology
72
Companies
1,822
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
$31,446 (99.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$88 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,465
2023
$5,035
2022
$4,802
2021
$4,291
2020
$3,619
2019
$3,976
2018
$4,346
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$4,266
Amgen Inc.
$3,503
UCB, Inc.
$2,181
PFIZER INC.
$1,984
AbbVie Inc.
$1,884
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,792
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,614
ABBVIE INC.
$1,585
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,335
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,295
Genentech USA, Inc.
$939
GENZYME CORPORATION
$916
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$912
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$709
AbbVie, Inc.
$572
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$478
Radius Health, Inc.
$424
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$418
Sobi, Inc
$368
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$248
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$238
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$231
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$218
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$210
Novo Nordisk Inc
$201
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$177
SOBI, INC
$177
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$175
Lundbeck LLC
$169
Horizon Pharma plc
$159
Shire North American Group Inc
$151
Celgene Corporation
$142
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$129
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$127
Allergan, Inc.
$124
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$114
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$108
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$97
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$97
CSL Behring
$87
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$66
Allergan Inc.
$65
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$63
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$61
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$60
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$55
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$52
Mallinckrodt LLC
$46
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$46
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$45
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$43
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$35
Bioventus LLC
$26
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$19
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$18
Eisai Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$18
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$18
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$17
Organon Llc
$17
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$15
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$12
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$12
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ACTHAR · ADACEL · AMJEVITA · ANNOVERA · AVSOLA · Actemra · Aimovig · Amitiza · Arcalyst · BELBUCA · BENLYSTA · BOTOX · Baxdela · Belbuca · Bimzelx · COMIRNATY · COSENTYX · CUVITRU · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · DUEXIS · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · Dayvigo · Durolane · EVENITY · EVKEEZA · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · Exparel · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FORTEO · GAMMAGARD · HUMIRA · HYALGAN · HYM/HYN · HYQVIA · Hizentra · Humira · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LINZESS · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · MONOFERRIC · MONOVISC · MOUNJARO · MOVANTIK · Monoferric · Morphabond ER · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OFEV · OLUMIANT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · ORENCIA · ORTHOVISC · OTREXUP · Otezla · Otrexup · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PENNSAID · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DISEASE · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Repatha · Rinvoq · Rituxan · Rybelsus · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · SPRIX · STELARA · SUNOSI · SYNVISC-ONE · Saxenda · Sunosi · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · TRULICITY · Tavneos · Trulance · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VIMOVO · VRAYLAR · VYEPTI · WAKIX · Wakix · Wegovy · XELJANZ · XTAMPZA · XYOSTED · ZIPSOR · 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 $9 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
47
Per 100K population
4.9
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
WINDMOOR HEALTHCARE OF CLEARWATER
2.4 mi
2.4 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. Zito is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of FL peers, with 19 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. Zito experienced with tocilizumab injection (actemra)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zito performed 143,839 tocilizumab injection (actemra) 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. Zito receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zito received a total of $31,534 from 72 companies across 1,822 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. Zito's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Largo?
Dr. Zito's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Zito) 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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