Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Donald Erb, D.O.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · 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. Erb 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. Erb
Dr. Donald Erb is an interventional pain medicine physician in Sarasota, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Erb performed 86,774 Medicare services across 6,110 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Erb received a total of $25,996 from 82 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 727 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional pain medicine 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. Erb 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 2% volume in FL
$25,996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 7114 | Clear | March 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 ↗86,774
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for interventional pain medicine physician
6,110
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~4,567 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capsaicin pain patch (Qutenza) | 36,400 | $3 | $6 |
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
12,335 | $5 | $9 |
| Injection, propofol, 10 mg | 9,454 | $0 | $1 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
8,963 | $0 | $0 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 8,760 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
4,082 | $90 | $228 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,620 | $18 | $28 |
| 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. |
403 | $124 | $353 |
| 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. |
363 | $189 | $455 |
| 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. |
347 | $100 | $225 |
| 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. |
314 | $213 | $580 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 294 | $6 | $11 |
| 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. |
291 | $66 | $151 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
290 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
270 | $484 | $1,015 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
261 | $266 | $436 |
| 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. |
234 | $18 | $69 |
| 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. |
175 | $193 | $505 |
| 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. |
163 | $102 | $245 |
| 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. |
159 | $186 | $608 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 144 | $1 | $2 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
132 | $50 | $176 |
| 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. |
98 | $89 | $230 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
96 | $128 | $309 |
| 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. |
91 | $193 | $621 |
| 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. |
89 | $443 | $1,035 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
88 | $264 | $465 |
| Spinal drug pump reprogramming and refill Electronic adjustment of the settings for a spinal drug infusion pump and replenishment of the medication reservoir. |
87 | $69 | $315 |
| 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. |
86 | $148 | $425 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
54 | $3 | $8 |
| Nerve destruction for spine-pelvis joint pain A procedure that destroys the nerves supplying the joint between the spine and pelvis to relieve pain. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement. |
53 | $453 | $1,305 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
53 | $150 | $1,030 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
51 | $9 | $16 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 44 | $156 | $450 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
40 | $0 | $2 |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | 36 | $259 | $345 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
35 | $113 | $390 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
34 | $124 | $500 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
30 | $38 | $119 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
30 | $51 | $180 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
28 | $556 | $2,337 |
| 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. |
23 | $1,236 | $2,000 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
22 | $174 | $960 |
| Heat destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve in bones of spine in lower back, first two bones | 21 | $359 | $1,211 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
20 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
18 | $44 | $91 |
| Intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation, lower back A procedure that uses heat to destroy the basivertebral nerve located within the bone of the lower spine. This is performed on additional vertebral levels beyond the initial treatment site. |
17 | $175 | $575 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
17 | $89 | $200 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
16 | $25 | $83 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
16 | $31 | $102 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
15 | $34 | $131 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
12 | $41 | $127 |
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 ↗$25,996
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,714/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for interventional pain medicine physician
82
Companies
727
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
$24,130 (92.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,829 (7.0%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$37 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,813
2023
$3,867
2022
$6,339
2021
$3,912
2020
$1,117
2019
$3,036
2018
$4,911
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$3,541
Nevro Corp.
$3,218
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,845
ABBVIE INC.
$1,667
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,641
Nuvectra Corporation
$1,604
Amgen Inc.
$1,235
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$1,075
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,046
PFIZER INC.
$753
Allergan, Inc.
$579
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$521
Almatica Pharma LLC
$516
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$424
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$411
AbbVie Inc.
$401
Centinel Spine, LLC
$334
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$301
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$234
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$222
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$216
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$211
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$188
Medtronic, Inc.
$187
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$175
Lilly USA, LLC
$174
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$167
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$161
Flowonix Medical Incorporated
$155
EISAI INC.
$143
Allergan Inc.
$132
SI-BONE, Inc.
$130
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$118
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$111
Avanos Medical
$109
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$109
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$105
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$94
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$77
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$72
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$71
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$71
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$68
Indivior Inc.
$64
UCB, Inc.
$59
Egalet US Inc
$58
Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
$57
Horizon Pharma plc
$56
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$54
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$50
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$49
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$47
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$47
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$47
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$44
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC
$43
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$38
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$37
Baxter Healthcare
$37
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$35
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$33
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$31
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$31
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$24
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
Trevena, Inc.
$22
Stryker Corporation
$22
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$21
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS LLC
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$19
ICU Medical Inc
$19
Orthogenrx Inc.
$18
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$18
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$17
Kaleo, Inc.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
MDD US Operations, LLC
$12
Zyla Life Sciences
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AMITIZA · ARYMO ER · Aimovig · Algovita · Amitiza · Austedo XR · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · CFNS StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · COOLIEF COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · Cambia · DUEXIS · DYSPORT · Dayvigo · EMGALITY · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · EXCLAIM · Eon Family of SCS IPGs · Evoke · Evzio · Exparel · FORTEO · G4 RF Generator · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERATOR · GRALISE · Gralise · HORIZANT · HYMOVIS · Horizant · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IVS - MULTIGEN 2RF · Intracept · Iovera · LICART · LUCEMYRA · LYRICA · Licart · MONOVISC · MOTEGRITY · MOVANTIK · MYOBLOC · Morphabond ER · Movantik · NAPRELAN · NURTEC ODT · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Narcan · OLINVYK · ORTHOVISC · Omnia · PAXLOVID · PENNSAID · PRIALT · PROCLAIM · PRODISC C · PRODISC C SK · PRODISC C VIVO · Pain Trays · Prialt · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolia · Prometra II · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · QUVIVIQ · Qutenza · RELISTOR · RELISTOR ORAL · REYVOW · ROXYBOND · Roxybond · SPRINT PNS System · SPRIX · SUBLOCADE · SUBSYS · SYMPROIC · SYNCHROMED · SYNDROS · SYNVISC-ONE · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · Tirosint · TriVisc sodium hyaluronate · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · VYEPTI · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · Xeomin · Xtampza ER · ZOHYDRO ER · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zilretta · Zipsor · iFuse Implant · 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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for interventional pain medicine physician in FL.
Equivalent to $30 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional pain medicine physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
3.6
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. Erb is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of FL peers, 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. Erb experienced with capsaicin pain patch (qutenza)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Erb performed 36,400 capsaicin pain patch (qutenza) 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. Erb receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Erb received a total of $25,996 from 82 companies across 727 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. Erb's costs compare to other interventional pain medicine physicians in Sarasota?
Dr. Erb's average Medicare payment per service is $15. 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. Erb) 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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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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