Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Loel Warsch, MD
Anesthesiology · Port St Lucie, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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. Warsch
Dr. Loel Warsch is an anesthesiology specialist in Port St Lucie, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Warsch performed 6,275 Medicare services across 2,834 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Warsch received a total of $19,531 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 290 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Warsch 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in FL
$19,531 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,275
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for anesthesiology
2,834
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~523 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,862 | $0 | $4 |
| 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. |
1,791 | $95 | $634 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
547 | $153 | $468 |
| 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. |
528 | $66 | $431 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
188 | $112 | $306 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
182 | $9 | $88 |
| 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. |
119 | $129 | $988 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 112 | $6 | $14 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
109 | $208 | $1,556 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
108 | $109 | $777 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
69 | $92 | $607 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
68 | $196 | $1,473 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
58 | $218 | $1,695 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
58 | $113 | $834 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
55 | $61 | $484 |
| 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. |
50 | $12 | $313 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
46 | $195 | $631 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
45 | $167 | $1,290 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
28 | $224 | $4,286 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
27 | $79 | $1,970 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
26 | $215 | $1,543 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
25 | $206 | $1,657 |
| Knee nerve block injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve branch of the knee, performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
25 | $197 | $1,276 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 22 | $49 | $693 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
22 | $87 | $732 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
20 | $257 | $7,934 |
| 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. |
20 | $87 | $643 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
18 | $510 | $3,540 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
18 | $282 | $1,455 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
15 | $46 | $383 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into a nerve located in the upper neck and back of the head. |
14 | $69 | $775 |
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 ↗$19,531
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,790/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for anesthesiology
33
Companies
290
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
$9,169 (46.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,168 (31.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,194 (21.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,020
2023
$7,255
2022
$1,386
2021
$948
2020
$955
2019
$2,757
2018
$210
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nevro Corp.
$13,771
Abbott Laboratories
$1,654
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$546
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$535
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$478
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$454
ABBVIE INC.
$343
AbbVie Inc.
$301
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$192
Allergan, Inc.
$165
Stryker Corporation
$159
Almatica Pharma LLC
$158
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$84
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$74
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$60
Boston Scientific Corporation
$57
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$43
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$37
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$37
Orexo US, Inc.
$36
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$35
Allergan Inc.
$35
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$29
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$28
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$28
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$25
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$21
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 81.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMITIZA · Amitiza · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · CFNS StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · ETERNA · GRALISE · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · Horizant · INBONE · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Kloxxado · LYRICA · Movantik · NALOCET · NAPRELAN · Nucynta ER · Omnia · PROCLAIM · PRODIGY · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RESTORE · SEGLENTIS · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SYNCHROMED · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SlimTip lead DRG Lead · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Superion · UBRELVY · XTAMPZA · Zilretta · Zubsolv · mild Device Kit
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 (47%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for anesthesiology in FL.
Equivalent to $311 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
67
Per 100K population
19.4
County median income
$69,027
Nearest hospital
ST LUCIE MEDICAL CENTER
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. Warsch is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Warsch experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Warsch performed 1,862 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Warsch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Warsch received a total of $19,531 from 33 companies across 290 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. Warsch's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Port St Lucie?
Dr. Warsch's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Warsch) 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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