Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Frank Ditz, M.D.
Family Medicine · Melbourne, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Ditz 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. Ditz
Dr. Frank Ditz is a family medicine specialist in Melbourne, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ditz performed 3,253 Medicare services across 1,662 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ditz received a total of $40,116 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 603 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Ditz 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 10% volume in FL
$40,116 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 | 79520 | Clear | January 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 ↗3,253
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for family medicine
1,662
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~171 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. |
730 | $93 | $214 |
| 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. |
609 | $63 | $146 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
446 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
420 | $132 | $287 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
196 | $5 | $14 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
124 | $126 | $221 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
122 | $41 | $90 |
| 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. |
76 | $10 | $37 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
55 | $16 | $40 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
49 | $22 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
49 | $30 | $35 |
| 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. |
46 | $39 | $88 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
46 | $69 | $150 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
38 | $3 | $8 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
32 | $75 | $200 |
| 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. |
32 | $214 | $463 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
31 | $49 | $166 |
| 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. |
29 | $63 | $218 |
| 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. |
28 | $11 | $48 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
23 | $62 | $216 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
17 | $41 | $91 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
16 | $34 | $107 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
14 | $39 | $76 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
13 | $88 | $200 |
| 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. |
12 | $103 | $333 |
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 ↗$40,116
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,731/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for family medicine
44
Companies
603
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
$30,376 (75.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,741 (24.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,392
2023
$25,313
2022
$1,262
2021
$1,282
2020
$1,031
2019
$1,483
2018
$1,354
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$30,575
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,249
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,145
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$907
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$683
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$669
PFIZER INC.
$631
AbbVie Inc.
$541
Amgen Inc.
$392
ABBVIE INC.
$291
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$263
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$262
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$254
Allergan Inc.
$225
Radius Health, Inc.
$218
Exact Sciences Corporation
$136
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$136
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$133
Ethicon Inc.
$119
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$116
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$104
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Eisai Inc.
$74
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$63
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$62
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$57
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$46
Allergan, Inc.
$46
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$38
Shire North American Group Inc
$32
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$30
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
Grifols USA, LLC
$23
PhotoniCare Inc
$22
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16
Horizon Pharma plc
$13
Tolmar, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 82.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO · AREXVY · Aimovig · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUEXIS · DYSPORT · Dayvigo · Descovy · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · Edarbi · FARXIGA · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · Kerendia · LINX Reflux Management System · LINZESS · Linzess · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NAMZARIC · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NOCDURNA · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · ONZETRA XSAIL · OTREXUP · Otezla · OtoSight Middle Ear Scope · Otrexup · Ozempic · PAZEO · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolastin-C · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Trintellix · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VIIBRYD · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED
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 (76%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in family medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $1,233 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
222
Per 100K population
35.8
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
VIERA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Ditz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Ditz experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ditz performed 730 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. Ditz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ditz received a total of $40,116 from 44 companies across 603 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. Ditz's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Melbourne?
Dr. Ditz's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Ditz) 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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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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