Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christina Diaz, MD

Neurology · St Petersburg, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
603 7TH ST S STE 100, St Petersburg, FL 33701
7275537240
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1265435481 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. Diaz 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. Diaz

Dr. Christina Diaz is a neurology specialist in St Petersburg, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Diaz performed 11,800 Medicare services across 944 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Diaz received a total of $37,000 from 78 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Diaz 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 10% volume in FL $37,000 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
11,800
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for neurology
944
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~590 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
Botox injection, per unit 10,400 $5 $8
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 408 $85 $200
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 214 $134 $292
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, each additional 30 minutes 191 $30 $85
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, each additional hour 152 $77 $202
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 139 $163 $412
EEG, extended monitoring 57 $323 $800
Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 53 $125 $229
Exam of neurobehavioral status, first hour 41 $71 $200
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour 41 $100 $266
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 38 $75 $179
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes 34 $33 $100
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies 18 $132 $330
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or 14 $25 $70
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 ↗
$37,000
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,286/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for neurology
78
Companies
1,111
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
$27,620 (74.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,030 (19.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,351 (6.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,820
2023
$3,697
2022
$3,791
2021
$3,717
2020
$5,486
2019
$3,477
2018
$13,012

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Ltd
$8,950
Allergan, Inc.
$6,005
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$2,132
Biogen, Inc.
$1,308
AbbVie Inc.
$1,240
UCB, Inc.
$1,190
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,137
GENZYME CORPORATION
$943
Lilly USA, LLC
$805
Amgen Inc.
$723
ABBVIE INC.
$662
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$644
EMD Serono, Inc.
$599
PFIZER INC.
$582
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$556
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$553
Lundbeck LLC
$541
Allergan Inc.
$540
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$466
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$464
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$417
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$385
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$383
ARGENX US, INC.
$373
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$284
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$274
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$270
Celgene Corporation
$247
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$234
GE HEALTHCARE
$201
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$186
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$163
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$161
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$158
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$155
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$154
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$154
Genentech USA, Inc.
$153
MDD US Operations, LLC
$151
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
US WorldMeds, LLC
$146
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$139
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
GE HealthCare
$126
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$116
Merz North America, Inc.
$112
Eisai Inc.
$103
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$97
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$93
Corium, LLC
$84
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$79
GE Healthcare
$76
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$73
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$70
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$67
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$65
SK Life Science, Inc.
$64
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$64
AbbVie, Inc.
$54
Bausch Health US, LLC
$49
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$45
Zyla Life Sciences
$44
CSL Behring
$42
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$38
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$30
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$28
Grifols USA, LLC
$26
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$19
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$18
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$16
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 46.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (75%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for neurology in FL.

Equivalent to $314 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
170
Per 100K population
17.7
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH BAYFRONT HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Diaz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of FL peers, with 20 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. Diaz experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Diaz performed 10,400 botox injection, per unit 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. Diaz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Diaz received a total of $37,000 from 78 companies across 1,111 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. Diaz's costs compare to other neurologists in St Petersburg?
Dr. Diaz's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Diaz) 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 →