Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Weitz, MD
Rheumatology · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Weitz 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. Weitz
Dr. Michael Weitz is a rheumatology specialist in Miami, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Weitz performed 165,995 Medicare services across 4,295 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Weitz received a total of $927,958 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1666 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Weitz 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 13% volume in FL
$927,958 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 | 29165 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗165,995
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for rheumatology
4,295
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~8,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 56,072 | $8 | $18 |
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
36,000 | $4 | $14 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 33,960 | $18 | $42 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
16,554 | $10 | $34 |
| 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. |
8,050 | $34 | $90 |
| Hymovis intra-articular injection An injection of Hymovis, a hyaluronan derivative, administered directly into a joint space. |
4,320 | $13 | $113 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
3,046 | $1 | $4 |
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
2,048 | $13 | $38 |
| 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. |
959 | $71 | $158 |
| 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. |
593 | $99 | $233 |
| 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. |
432 | $12 | $44 |
| 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. |
421 | $54 | $157 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
384 | $62 | $202 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
328 | $41 | $136 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
295 | $110 | $306 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
283 | $32 | $98 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
188 | $41 | $105 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
187 | $31 | $69 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
180 | $23 | $69 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
180 | $62 | $173 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
160 | $99 | $270 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
141 | $27 | $73 |
| Lower back and sciatic nerve injection An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into the lower back and sciatic nerve. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve site. |
108 | $172 | $463 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
99 | $29 | $63 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
93 | $113 | $302 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
91 | $32 | $77 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
91 | $6 | $24 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
88 | $24 | $67 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
84 | $28 | $63 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
61 | $40 | $122 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
56 | $52 | $120 |
| 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. |
48 | $135 | $364 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
45 | $34 | $80 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
40 | $29 | $65 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
38 | $39 | $85 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
35 | $104 | $507 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
34 | $103 | $507 |
| 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. |
34 | $96 | $240 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
27 | $99 | $480 |
| 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. |
26 | $136 | $316 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
25 | $33 | $75 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
22 | $33 | $56 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
21 | $37 | $114 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
21 | $75 | $120 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
16 | $41 | $120 |
| 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. |
11 | $36 | $97 |
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.
15.3% high complexity
82.8% medium
1.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$927,958
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $132,565/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for rheumatology
52
Companies
1,666
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
$897,369 (96.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$23,746 (2.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,414 (0.7%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$429 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$33,733
2023
$50,865
2022
$84,205
2021
$69,016
2020
$98,690
2019
$291,218
2018
$300,231
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$279,967
Lilly USA, LLC
$206,604
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$166,484
Radius Health, Inc.
$87,871
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$58,515
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$26,522
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25,247
Celgene Corporation
$24,891
UCB, Inc.
$20,510
Genentech USA, Inc.
$10,163
GENZYME CORPORATION
$8,322
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$6,928
ABBVIE INC.
$1,084
AbbVie Inc.
$703
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$500
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$436
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$424
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$323
AbbVie, Inc.
$322
PFIZER INC.
$280
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$218
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$137
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$127
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$120
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$119
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$116
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$99
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$93
Alvogen Inc
$87
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$68
Organon LLC
$64
Mallinckrodt LLC
$63
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$61
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$53
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$38
Shire North American Group Inc
$32
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$23
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC
$23
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$21
Egalet US Inc
$20
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$17
Bioventus LLC
$16
Sobi, Inc
$15
Zyla Life Sciences
$13
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$13
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$13
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 70.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · Actemra · Arcalyst · BECONASE · BENLYSTA · BINOSTO · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · DUEXIS · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · GAMMAGARD · GELSYN-3 · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · HYMOVIS · Humira · Hymovis · ILARIS · INFLECTRA · Iovera · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · MONOVISC · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · OLUMIANT · ORENCIA · ORTHOVISC · OTREXUP · Otezla · PEAK · PRIALT · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · SPRIX · STELARA · STRENSIQ · SYNVISC-ONE · Strensiq · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TERIPARATIDE · TREMFYA · Tremfya · Tymlos · VIVLODEX · XELJANZ · ZORVOLEX · ZTLido · 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 →
The majority of payments (97%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in rheumatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for rheumatology in FL.
Equivalent to $559 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
72
Per 100K population
2.7
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Weitz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of FL peers, with 20 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. Weitz experienced with romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Weitz performed 56,072 romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis 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. Weitz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Weitz received a total of $927,958 from 52 companies across 1,666 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. Weitz's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Miami?
Dr. Weitz's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Weitz) 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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