Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ryan Glasser, MD

Neurological Surgery · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5831 BEE RIDGE RD #100, Sarasota, FL 34233
9413085700
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1215017637 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. Glasser 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. Glasser

Dr. Ryan Glasser is a neurological surgery in Sarasota, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Glasser performed 972 Medicare services across 877 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Glasser received a total of $1,728 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 35 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological 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. Glasser 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 10% volume in FL$ $1,728 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
972
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for neurological surgery
877
Unique beneficiaries
$303
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~51 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
New patient office visit (45-59 min)169$112$164
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)166$90$128
Initial hospital admission, high complexity82$126$178
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion66$203$326
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment62$165$261
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc43$1,474$2,370
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment42$798$1,332
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity34$39$49
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck31$619$1,017
Fusion of additional segment of spine28$320$408
Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments26$577$1,034
Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back22$211$270
Use of operating microscope22$182$232
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments21$624$796
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord or nerves21$502$1,597
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)21$165$236
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc19$1,394$2,711
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)19$136$174
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity19$100$129
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc18$699$943
Graft of donor bone to spine17$91$160
Computer-assisted procedure inside brain13$198$252
Partial removal of bone of additional segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back11$187$239
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.
19.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
80.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,728
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $288/year across 6 years
Bottom 34% in FL for neurological surgery
18
Companies
35
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
$1,728 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$568
2023
$35
2022
$465
2021
$65
2019
$556
2018
$39

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$335
Globus Medical, Inc.
$250
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$176
NuVasive, Inc.
$168
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$141
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$140
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$100
Brainlab, Inc.
$97
MIZUHO AMERICA, INC.
$71
Carlsmed, Inc.
$61
SI-BONE, INC.
$38
Stryker Corporation
$36
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$20
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACIS PROTI 360 HL · AMS · CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM · Cervical-STIM · Cervical-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · EXPEDIUM · Excelsius - GPS · General - Vascular Access · Medical Devices · Modulus · NRG needle · OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · PICO · PROCLAIM · RIALTO · SKYLINE · Spinal-Stim · Spinal-stim · Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation · Surgical planning and navigation radiation treatment planning and positioning · VIVIGEN MIS DELIVERY SYSTEM · WATCHMAN · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · ZOHYDRO ER · ZTLido · aprevo
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $178 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurological Surgerys within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
4.9
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. Glasser is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Glasser experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Glasser performed 169 new patient office visit (45-59 min) 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. Glasser receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Glasser received a total of $1,728 from 18 companies across 35 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. Glasser's costs compare to other neurological surgerys in Sarasota?
Dr. Glasser's average Medicare payment per service is $303. 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. Glasser) 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 →