Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Stewart, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5831 BEE RIDGE RD STE 300, Sarasota, FL 34233
9413785100
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1235380841 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. Stewart 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. Stewart

Dr. Charles Stewart is an orthopedic surgery in Sarasota, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stewart performed 28,973 Medicare services across 5,829 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stewart received a total of $5,449 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Stewart 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in FL$ $5,449 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
28,973
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for orthopedic surgery
5,829
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,704 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
Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg7,296$13$56
Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc)7,276$7$56
Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta)3,042$13$49
Hyaluronan or derivative, synojoynt, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg2,421$17$45
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)2,048$92$252
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views1,100$34$91
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg1,062$9$24
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance914$82$221
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views708$35$90
Joint injection, major joint664$56$155
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)584$1$2
New patient office visit (45-59 min)500$112$332
Knee X-ray, 3 views333$30$79
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views283$26$67
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)244$63$179
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and134$41$103
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg124$0$1
Total hip replacement86$1,065$2,655
Total knee replacement68$1,067$2,657
X-ray of pelvis, minimum of 3 views22$30$82
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views15$28$70
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles13$41$106
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels13$34$85
Injection into tendon or ligament12$39$114
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views11$23$62
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.
0.5% high complexity
80.8% medium
18.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,449
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $778/year across 7 years
Top 50% in FL for orthopedic surgery
30
Companies
102
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
$3,843 (70.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,605 (29.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$535
2023
$812
2022
$156
2021
$708
2020
$148
2019
$750
2018
$2,339

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,988
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,775
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$224
Lima USA, Inc.
$211
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$192
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$129
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$129
Trice Medical, Inc.
$106
NextStep Arthropedix, LLC
$101
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$76
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$71
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$53
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$52
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$46
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$45
Bioventus LLC
$28
Organogenesis Inc.
$25
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$20
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$20
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
AXOGEN
$17
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$17
Ethicon US, LLC
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Avanos Medical
$16
Merz North America, Inc.
$12
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$9
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 73.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTISHIELD · AQUAMANTYS · AXSOS · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · Checkpoint Stimulators · DIVERGENCE-L · Dynasplint · EUFLEXXA · EXPAREL · Exogen · Exparel · GAMMA · H-Max · HEALICOIL REGENESORB · HOFFMANN · Hymovis · Iovera · MAKO · MONOVISC · MOTIONSENSE DIGITAL GONIOMETER · MPO Hip System · NA · Navio Surgical System · ORTHOVISC · PALACOS · Physio-Stim · Puraply · REUNION · RIALTO · ReNu · SMR · STIM on Track · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC-ONE · Segway blade or mieye camera · Spinal-Stim · TFN ADVANCED · TRIATHLON · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · VenaSeal · WATCHMAN · Zilretta · iNSitu Hip System · mi-eye
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 (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $19 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
73
Per 100K population
16.3
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL
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. Stewart is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Stewart experienced with hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stewart performed 7,296 hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 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. Stewart receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stewart received a total of $5,449 from 30 companies across 102 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. Stewart's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Sarasota?
Dr. Stewart's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Stewart) 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 →