Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Czak, D.O.
Interventional Cardiology · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Czak
Dr. Steven Czak is an interventional cardiology specialist in Sarasota, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Czak performed 8,593 Medicare services across 6,217 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Czak received a total of $2,842 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 110 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Czak 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in FL
$2,842 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 | 17749 | 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 ↗8,593
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for interventional cardiology
6,217
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,994 | $7 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,736 | $89 | $218 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
873 | $10 | $41 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
400 | $41 | $123 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
355 | $62 | $149 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
343 | $135 | $476 |
| 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. |
196 | $135 | $294 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
194 | $8 | $14 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
185 | $50 | $157 |
| 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. |
185 | $113 | $334 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
184 | $87 | $236 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
159 | $135 | $415 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 148 | $313 | $798 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
133 | $94 | $213 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
129 | $10 | $30 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
120 | $26 | $70 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
116 | $19 | $57 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
109 | $13 | $38 |
| 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. |
99 | $40 | $91 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
92 | $325 | $1,010 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
74 | $2,061 | $4,406 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
74 | $4 | $12 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
72 | $10 | $26 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 63 | $168 | $421 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
50 | $8 | $22 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 49 | $195 | $693 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
44 | $15 | $69 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
43 | $101 | $283 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
38 | $9 | $28 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
36 | $18 | $45 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
36 | $83 | $247 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
35 | $14 | $41 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
35 | $2 | $8 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
33 | $5 | $15 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
28 | $21 | $69 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
23 | $16 | $48 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
20 | $8 | $24 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
16 | $479 | $1,309 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
16 | $85 | $433 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
15 | $12 | $30 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
15 | $36 | $91 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
14 | $76 | $211 |
| 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. |
14 | $60 | $150 |
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.
6.0% high complexity
12.0% medium
82.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,842
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $406/year across 7 years
Bottom 22% in FL for interventional cardiology
37
Companies
110
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
$2,842 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$487
2023
$575
2022
$487
2021
$393
2020
$184
2019
$312
2018
$405
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$390
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$336
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$242
CVRx, Inc.
$202
Amgen Inc.
$182
PFIZER INC.
$161
BIOTRONIK INC.
$152
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$99
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$98
Inari Medical, Inc.
$96
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$68
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$61
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$59
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$58
Medtronic, Inc.
$51
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$50
Penumbra, Inc.
$49
Philips North America LLC
$48
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$47
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$42
Osprey Medical Inc
$40
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$38
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
AtriCure, Inc.
$24
Resmed Corp
$23
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Relypsa, Inc.
$19
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$17
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (CK7) Extended Holter · ANGIOJET · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · AirCurve · Arcalyst · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CHANTIX · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · Diamondback Coronary · DyeVert · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · Indigo System · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MULTAQ · ONPATTRO · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · PCI Optimization · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Supera peripheral stent system · ULTOMIRIS · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Closure Device · Veltassa · WOLVERINE · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System
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 $33 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
4.2
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. Czak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Czak experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Czak performed 1,994 ekg interpretation and report 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. Czak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Czak received a total of $2,842 from 37 companies across 110 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. Czak's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Sarasota?
Dr. Czak's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Czak) 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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