Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charles Stewart, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Sarasota, 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. 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 specialist in Sarasota, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. 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
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 120483 | Clear | January 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 ↗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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hymovis intra-articular injection An injection of Hymovis, a hyaluronan derivative, administered directly into a joint space. |
7,296 | $13 | $56 |
| Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
7,276 | $7 | $56 |
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
3,042 | $13 | $49 |
| Hyaluronan joint injection, 1 mg An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space to supplement joint fluid. |
2,421 | $17 | $45 |
| 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. |
2,048 | $92 | $252 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
1,100 | $34 | $91 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
1,062 | $9 | $24 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
914 | $82 | $221 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
708 | $35 | $90 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
664 | $56 | $155 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
584 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
500 | $112 | $332 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
333 | $30 | $79 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
283 | $26 | $67 |
| 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. |
244 | $63 | $179 |
| 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. |
134 | $41 | $103 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
124 | $0 | $1 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
86 | $1,065 | $2,655 |
| Total knee replacement | 68 | $1,067 | $2,657 |
| Pelvis X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
22 | $30 | $82 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
15 | $28 | $70 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
13 | $41 | $106 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
13 | $34 | $85 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
12 | $39 | $114 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower leg using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
11 | $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
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
73
Per 100K population
16.3
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL
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. Stewart is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Stewart experienced with hymovis intra-articular injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stewart performed 7,296 hymovis intra-articular injection 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 surgeons 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 →
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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.
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