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Dr. Daniel Ruggles, D.O.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Miami, FL
Consulting-driven
3100 SW 62ND AVE, Miami, FL 33155
3056628357
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1609050202 verify on NPPES ↗
Moderate
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 2 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. Ruggles 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. Ruggles

Dr. Daniel Ruggles is a pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician in Miami, FL, with 18 years in practice.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ruggles received a total of $57,257 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 77 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ruggles is Moderate — 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$ $57,257 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$57,257
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,180/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician
14
Companies
77
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$31,770 (55.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18,190 (31.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,296 (12.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,193
2023
$9,076
2022
$10,456
2021
$300
2020
$9,153
2019
$17,063
2018
$10,014

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
$25,221
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18,609
WishBone Medical Inc.
$6,485
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$3,510
Stryker Corporation
$1,351
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$763
CurvaFix, Inc.
$500
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$295
OrthoPediatrics Corp.
$191
Globus Medical, Inc.
$153
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
$118
AXOGEN
$30
KCI USA, Inc.
$16
bsn medical inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 87.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
A/R Femoral Nail · ACTIMOVE · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · CurvaFix IM Implant · D-RAD SMART PACK · EVOS · Femoral Locking Plate System · ILIZAROV · Ilizarov System · NONE · Orthopediatrics implants · PRECICE · PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System · PREVENA · SMALL CANNULATED SCREWS · T2 · TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME · TL-HEX TRUELOK HEXAPOD SYSTEM · Taylor Spatial Frame · VOXZOGO 1.2mg
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 (56%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician in FL.

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Geographic Context

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
KERALTY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment— Not enrolledN/A
Practice Data— No dataN/A
Industry Payments✓ Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 2 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Moderate. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ruggles is a pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 9%), with 18 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

Does Dr. Ruggles receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ruggles received a total of $57,257 from 14 companies across 77 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Moderate for Dr. Ruggles) 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 ↗, 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 →