Dr. Jose Ross, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Ross
Dr. Jose Ross is a pathology - anatomic specialist in Port Charlotte, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ross performed 12,917 Medicare services across 8,990 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ross received a total of $570 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pathology - anatomic. 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. Ross 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.
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 70208 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
5,562 | $53 | $105 |
| Automated cervical cancer screening with manual review A cervical or vaginal sample is prepared using an automated thin-layer system. The sample is screened by an automated system and then manually rescreened under physician supervision. |
1,570 | $26 | $50 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
1,151 | $76 | $175 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
476 | $84 | $150 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
465 | $34 | $65 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
457 | $62 | $120 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
365 | $65 | $135 |
| Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis. |
341 | $32 | $65 |
| Automated Pap test with manual rescreening A cervical cancer screening test using an automated system to prepare the sample, followed by a manual review to check for abnormalities. |
313 | $26 | $50 |
| Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis. |
311 | $50 | $129 |
| HPV DNA test for types 16 and 18 A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid detection to identify the presence of human papillomavirus types 16 and 18. |
292 | $40 | $67 |
| HPV high-risk type nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid detection to identify high-risk types of human papillomavirus. |
228 | $34 | $67 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
189 | $69 | $125 |
| Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite. This method identifies the presence of the organism responsible for trichomoniasis. |
182 | $34 | $60 |
| Manual microscopic genetic analysis of tumor A laboratory test that uses a microscope to manually examine tumor tissue for genetic changes. |
164 | $87 | $207 |
| Tissue preparation to remove calcium A laboratory procedure that removes calcium from a tissue sample to prepare it for microscopic examination. |
154 | $16 | $39 |
| Moderately high complexity pathology tissue examination A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This specific level of complexity involves a moderate to high degree of technical skill and interpretation. |
142 | $219 | $420 |
| HPV high-risk type test for cervical cancer screening This test detects high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA or RNA. It is used for cervical cancer screening and must be performed in addition to a Pap test. |
126 | $34 | $120 |
| Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician | 100 | $22 | $50 |
| Fine needle aspirate evaluation and report A pathologist examines cells collected via a fine needle aspiration and provides a written interpretation and report of the findings. |
64 | $121 | $245 |
| Pap test A screening test to check for cervical cancer by collecting cells from the cervix. |
53 | $17 | $50 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
47 | $275 | $500 |
| Intraoperative pathology examination, first tissue block A pathologist examines a tissue sample removed during surgery to provide a preliminary diagnosis. This test is performed on the first tissue block obtained from the procedure. |
38 | $78 | $150 |
| Manual urine cell examination A laboratory test where a technician manually examines a urine sample under a microscope to identify and count cells. |
37 | $44 | $106 |
| Gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of gonorrhea bacteria. This method identifies the presence of the infection by analyzing nucleic acids from the sample. |
31 | $34 | $60 |
| Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria in a sample. |
29 | $34 | $60 |
| Limited pathology tissue examination A microscopic examination of tissue samples to identify abnormalities. This limited exam focuses on specific aspects of the tissue rather than a comprehensive analysis. |
17 | $12 | $50 |
| Microscopic tissue examination A pathologist examines a tissue sample under a microscope to identify abnormalities or disease. |
13 | $25 | $55 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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. Ross is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% 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 →
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