Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sophia Ciaravino, MD
Family Medicine · Nokomis, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ciaravino
Dr. Sophia Ciaravino is a family medicine specialist in Nokomis, FL, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ciaravino performed 7,271 Medicare services across 4,504 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ciaravino received a total of $7,318 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 416 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. Ciaravino 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.
✓ 9 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in FL
$7,318 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 | 137999 | 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 ↗7,271
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for family medicine
4,504
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,801 | $18 | $47 |
| 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. |
839 | $87 | $264 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
458 | $8 | $17 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
416 | $128 | $267 |
| Annual depression screening | 407 | $18 | $38 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
340 | $8 | $16 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
328 | $10 | $21 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
309 | $16 | $34 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
295 | $13 | $27 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
173 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
173 | $5 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
161 | $9 | $19 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
127 | $29 | $59 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
126 | $9 | $18 |
| 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. |
126 | $10 | $31 |
| 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. |
117 | $2 | $4 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
106 | $3 | $6 |
| 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. |
89 | $59 | $187 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
76 | $8 | $16 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
75 | $1 | $3 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
67 | $83 | $171 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
52 | $19 | $39 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
51 | $30 | $64 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
49 | $15 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
48 | $72 | $144 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
44 | $14 | $29 |
| Iron level test | 41 | $6 | $13 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
41 | $9 | $17 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
40 | $13 | $27 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
28 | $8 | $16 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
28 | $8 | $17 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
28 | $281 | $574 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
27 | $30 | $64 |
| 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. |
23 | $38 | $107 |
| 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. |
22 | $114 | $347 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
21 | $166 | $343 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
19 | $162 | $420 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
19 | $9 | $30 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
16 | $3 | $7 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
15 | $4 | $9 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
13 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
13 | $12 | $25 |
| 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. |
13 | $12 | $30 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
11 | $3 | $10 |
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 ↗$7,318
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,220/year across 6 years
Top 7% in FL for family medicine
38
Companies
416
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
$7,071 (96.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$247 (3.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,960
2023
$1,897
2022
$1,209
2021
$868
2020
$313
2018
$71
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,281
PFIZER INC.
$769
AbbVie Inc.
$668
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$652
ABBVIE INC.
$644
Novo Nordisk Inc
$500
Exact Sciences Corporation
$381
Amgen Inc.
$363
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$345
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$236
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$174
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$145
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$117
Allergan, Inc.
$112
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Abbott Laboratories
$77
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$71
Almatica Pharma LLC
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$63
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$56
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$50
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$42
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$39
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$38
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$35
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Optinose US, Inc.
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$16
Radius Health, Inc.
$15
Cala Health, Inc.
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · CALA TRIO · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COMIRNATY · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · EVKEEZA · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL · GRAFIX PL · GRALISE · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOREEV XR · LYUMJEV · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · STEGLUJAN · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · Sotyktu · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Truvada · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VIIBRYD · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · XIFAXAN · Xhance · YUPELRI · ZEPBOUND
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 (97%) 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 $101 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
377
Per 100K population
84.0
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE
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. Ciaravino is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of FL peers.
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. Ciaravino experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ciaravino performed 1,801 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Ciaravino receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ciaravino received a total of $7,318 from 38 companies across 416 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. Ciaravino's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Nokomis?
Dr. Ciaravino's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Ciaravino) 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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