Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Southerland, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Southerland
Dr. John Southerland is a gastroenterology specialist in Sarasota, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Southerland performed 17,911 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Southerland received a total of $13,562 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 691 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Southerland is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$13,562 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 | 85007 | 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗17,911
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vedolizumab infusion (Entyvio) This procedure involves the administration of vedolizumab via injection. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
16,200 | $17 | $43 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
339 | $63 | $282 |
| 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. |
330 | $95 | $256 |
| 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. |
216 | $61 | $182 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
148 | $211 | $523 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
135 | $117 | $410 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
113 | $183 | $377 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
71 | $93 | $315 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
65 | $131 | $379 |
| 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. |
65 | $77 | $226 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
63 | $50 | $133 |
| 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. |
50 | $125 | $338 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
50 | $187 | $380 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
24 | $45 | $147 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
17 | $87 | $251 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
14 | $148 | $411 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
11 | $104 | $339 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
90.8% high complexity
4.0% medium
5.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,562
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,937/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
691
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,132
2023
$2,544
2022
$2,337
2021
$2,102
2020
$831
2019
$1,456
2018
$1,160
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$603
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$547
QOL Medical, LLC
$243
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$237
PFIZER INC.
$228
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$193
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$135
Lilly USA, LLC
$124
GENZYME CORPORATION
$96
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Celltrion USA Inc.
$76
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$68
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$66
ABIOMED
$64
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$62
Celgene Corporation
$37
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$27
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$24
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$22
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Ardelyx, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 44.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,427
AbbVie Inc.
$1,364
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,343
ABBVIE INC.
$1,267
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,169
PFIZER INC.
$791
QOL Medical, LLC
$752
AbbVie, Inc.
$536
Celgene Corporation
$471
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$309
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$280
GENZYME CORPORATION
$277
Boston Scientific Corporation
$233
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$214
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$209
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$209
Shionogi Inc
$177
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$150
Romark Laboratories, LC
$149
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$147
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$145
Allergan Inc.
$141
Olympus America Inc.
$125
Lilly USA, LLC
$124
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$106
UCB, Inc.
$94
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Ardelyx, Inc.
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$77
Celltrion USA Inc.
$76
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$71
Shire North American Group Inc
$69
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$68
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$66
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$66
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$65
ABIOMED
$64
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$59
Amgen Inc.
$53
VIVUS LLC
$53
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$40
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$32
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$27
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$24
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$22
Covidien LP
$21
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$20
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$14
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$13
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
62
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Southerland is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Southerland experienced with vedolizumab infusion (entyvio)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Southerland performed 16,200 vedolizumab infusion (entyvio) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Southerland receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Southerland received a total of $13,562 from 53 companies across 691 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Southerland's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Sarasota?
Dr. Southerland's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Southerland) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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