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Dr. David Klein, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Klein 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. Klein
Dr. David Klein is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Sarasota, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Klein performed 6,882 Medicare services across 3,570 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Klein received a total of $2,576 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 39 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. 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. Klein 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in FL
$2,576 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 76339 | 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 ↗6,882
Medicare services
Top 8% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
3,570
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,491 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
724 | $67 | $151 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
632 | $18 | $69 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
526 | $24 | $73 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
453 | $23 | $72 |
| 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. |
421 | $73 | $229 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
374 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
360 | $87 | $228 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
327 | $50 | $176 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
194 | $25 | $68 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
180 | $36 | $136 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
172 | $23 | $64 |
| 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. |
116 | $115 | $353 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
111 | $27 | $68 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
110 | $31 | $127 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 83 | $16 | $64 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
79 | $20 | $66 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
58 | $339 | $1,277 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
55 | $40 | $136 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
55 | $21 | $80 |
| Self-care/home management training, per 15 min Instruction provided to help patients manage their own care or daily activities at home. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
52 | $18 | $72 |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes | 47 | $72 | $198 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
38 | $30 | $80 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
33 | $174 | $1,310 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
30 | $42 | $91 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
28 | $26 | $74 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
18 | $1,158 | $3,709 |
| Palm tissue release A procedure to release tissue in the palm of the hand. |
17 | $250 | $702 |
| 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. |
17 | $33 | $90 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $62 | $226 |
| 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. |
15 | $35 | $75 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 14 | $70 | $177 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
13 | $45 | $505 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
12 | $52 | $194 |
| X-ray of shoulder, 1 view An X-ray image of the shoulder joint taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the bones and surrounding structures of the shoulder. |
11 | $6 | $57 |
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 ↗$2,576
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $368/year across 7 years
Bottom 42% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
22
Companies
39
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
$2,138 (83.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$401 (15.6%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$37 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$267
2023
$498
2022
$196
2021
$837
2020
$101
2019
$99
2018
$578
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,164
AbbVie Inc.
$224
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$125
ABBVIE INC.
$125
AXOGEN
$124
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$122
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$117
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$110
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$90
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$57
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC
$42
Baxter Healthcare
$37
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$30
Sonex Health, Inc.
$21
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$20
Vericel Corporation
$20
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
ERMI Inc.
$15
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTISHIELD · AEQUALIS PERFORM · ATTUNE · AVANCE NERVE GRAFT · Avance Nerve Graft · CONEXTIONS TR TENDON REPAIR SYSTEM-IMPLANT MECHANISM · Checkpoint Stimulators · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · Geminus · INSPACE · Intracept · MACI · NA · QUVIVIQ · REUNION · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE · TRIGEN InterTAN · UBRELVY · VARIAX · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XIAFLEX
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 (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $37 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Klein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Klein experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Klein performed 1,491 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Klein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Klein received a total of $2,576 from 22 companies across 39 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. Klein's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Sarasota?
Dr. Klein's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Klein) 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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