Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cathy Criss, DO
Family Medicine · Port Charlotte, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Criss 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. Criss
Dr. Cathy Criss is a family medicine specialist in Port Charlotte, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Criss performed 21,001 Medicare services across 10,543 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Criss received a total of $8,105 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 419 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. Criss 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 1% volume in FL
$8,105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 7162 | Clear | March 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 ↗21,001
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for family medicine
10,543
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,050 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) | 2,042 | $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. |
1,677 | $85 | $264 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,576 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
1,380 | $8 | $16 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,376 | $10 | $21 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
1,298 | $13 | $27 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
1,139 | $6 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
836 | $9 | $19 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
783 | $16 | $34 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
779 | $9 | $18 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
775 | $14 | $28 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
724 | $29 | $59 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
531 | $125 | $267 |
| Annual depression screening | 500 | $18 | $38 |
| 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. |
414 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
414 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
373 | $2 | $4 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
354 | $7 | $13 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
332 | $5 | $9 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
305 | $40 | $83 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
298 | $4 | $9 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
297 | $3 | $6 |
| 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. |
248 | $10 | $30 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
179 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
170 | $4 | $9 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
156 | $15 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
136 | $30 | $64 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
125 | $13 | $27 |
| Iron level test | 122 | $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. |
117 | $9 | $17 |
| 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. |
99 | $10 | $31 |
| 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. |
91 | $71 | $145 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 73 | $17 | $37 |
| 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. |
73 | $40 | $107 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
72 | $27 | $56 |
| 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. |
71 | $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. |
71 | $8 | $17 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
66 | $5 | $10 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
65 | $25 | $52 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
62 | $3 | $5 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
60 | $19 | $39 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
51 | $16 | $33 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
51 | $14 | $29 |
| DHEA-S hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
50 | $22 | $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. |
44 | $47 | $132 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
35 | $30 | $64 |
| 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. |
34 | $282 | $576 |
| 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. |
34 | $59 | $187 |
| 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. |
34 | $130 | $371 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
33 | $76 | $149 |
| 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. |
32 | $143 | $420 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
28 | $18 | $37 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
28 | $18 | $37 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
28 | $1 | $3 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
27 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
24 | $87 | $347 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
23 | $28 | $86 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
22 | $8 | $17 |
| Hepatitis C antibody screening A blood test to check for antibodies indicating a Hepatitis C infection. This screening is performed for individuals at high risk or those with other covered indications. |
22 | $45 | $93 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
21 | $3 | $7 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
20 | $5 | $10 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
18 | $14 | $32 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
18 | $16 | $37 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
18 | $65 | $144 |
| 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. |
18 | $162 | $343 |
| 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. |
17 | $168 | $570 |
| 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. |
12 | $5 | $30 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
10.3% medium
89.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,105
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,158/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for family medicine
50
Companies
419
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
$7,594 (93.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$511 (6.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,731
2023
$1,146
2022
$904
2021
$746
2020
$742
2019
$1,731
2018
$1,105
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,854
PFIZER INC.
$679
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$644
Amgen Inc.
$567
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$562
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$544
Lilly USA, LLC
$534
ABBVIE INC.
$395
Novo Nordisk Inc
$352
AbbVie Inc.
$227
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$163
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$154
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$144
Radius Health, Inc.
$132
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$99
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Boston Scientific Corporation
$68
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$63
ABIOMED
$51
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$50
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$44
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$44
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$41
Phadia US Inc.
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
LIFESCAN, INC.
$35
Nevro Corp.
$34
GE HEALTHCARE
$31
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$31
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$29
Lundbeck LLC
$28
Shire North American Group Inc
$27
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$23
Zyla Life Sciences
$22
AbbVie, Inc.
$22
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$22
OptiNose US, Inc.
$18
Mannkind Corporation
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
Eisai Inc.
$16
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
KVK-Tech, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 39.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · AJOVY · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Adthyza · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · Belviq · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · CREON · Creon · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLECTOR · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · GLASSIA · INVOKANA · ImmunoCAP · Impella · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LYRICA · LifeVest · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Natesto · ONETOUCH VERIO FLEX · ONZETRA Xsail · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PRADAXA · PREMARIN · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SLYND · SOLIQUA · SPRIX · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · Senza · TEKTURNA · TOVIAZ · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Trintellix · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xhance · Xofluza · ZORVOLEX
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $39 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
167
Per 100K population
85.6
County median income
$66,154
Nearest hospital
Adventhealth Port Charlotte
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Criss is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Criss experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Criss performed 2,042 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. Criss receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Criss received a total of $8,105 from 50 companies across 419 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. Criss's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Port Charlotte?
Dr. Criss's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Criss) 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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