Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Louis Guzzi, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
52 W UNDERWOOD ST, Orlando, FL 32806
3218435270
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1215923180 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Guzzi 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. Guzzi

Dr. Louis Guzzi is a critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician in Orlando, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Guzzi performed 410 Medicare services across 373 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Guzzi received a total of $685,093 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 973 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician. 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. Guzzi 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 19% volume in FL$ $685,093 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
410
Medicare services
Top 19% in FL for critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician
373
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~20 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope145$63$846
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope82$75$989
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope52$61$844
Critical care, first 30-74 min52$170$828
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope22$69$706
Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest21$81$1,070
Anesthesia for cataract/lens surgery18$86$727
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity18$50$233
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.
4.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
95.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$685,093
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $97,870/year across 7 years
Top 0% in FL for critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician
36
Companies
973
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
$552,152 (80.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$127,819 (18.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,122 (0.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$70,255
2023
$72,410
2022
$95,836
2021
$105,530
2020
$67,503
2019
$153,342
2018
$120,217

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203,926
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$112,785
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$90,863
bioMerieux
$55,561
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$53,461
Astute Medical, Inc.
$52,819
bioMerieux Inc
$39,528
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31,122
Baudax Bio Inc.
$14,093
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$8,838
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$8,046
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$4,600
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,792
ABIOMED
$1,047
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$900
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$594
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
$518
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$453
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$442
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$384
NxStage Medical, Inc.
$241
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$162
Genentech USA, Inc.
$129
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$108
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$101
Novo Nordisk Inc
$99
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$98
Allergan Inc.
$85
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$84
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$51
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$44
CHF Solutions, Inc
$39
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$36
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Medline Industries, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 59.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (81%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician in FL.

Equivalent to $167,096 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Guzzi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 0%), with 20 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

Is Dr. Guzzi experienced with anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Guzzi performed 145 anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 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. Guzzi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Guzzi received a total of $685,093 from 36 companies across 973 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. Guzzi's costs compare to other critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physicians in Orlando?
Dr. Guzzi's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Guzzi) 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 →
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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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 →