Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jonathan Zager, MD

Surgical Oncology Physician · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR, Tampa, FL 33612
8137454673
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1629080304 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. Zager 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. Zager

Dr. Jonathan Zager is a surgical oncology physician in Tampa, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zager performed 279 Medicare services across 274 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zager received a total of $292,155 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 333 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgical oncology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zager 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 33% volume in FL$ $292,155 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
279
Medicare services
Top 33% in FL for surgical oncology physician
274
Unique beneficiaries
$132
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~15 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)55$45$122
Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery47$120$492
New patient office visit (45-59 min)42$108$273
Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm37$339$1,290
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)36$138$338
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm24$87$633
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm23$139$1,317
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 3.1-4.0 cm15$86$930
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.
16.8% high complexity
13.3% medium
69.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$292,155
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $41,736/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for surgical oncology physician
27
Companies
333
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$196,734 (67.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$73,582 (25.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$21,839 (7.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$24,862
2023
$10,648
2022
$8,620
2021
$15,670
2020
$64,360
2019
$59,890
2018
$108,105

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$95,760
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$63,809
Menarini Silicon Biosystems, Inc.
$19,724
Array BioPharma Inc.
$18,130
GENZYME CORPORATION
$17,503
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16,521
PFIZER INC.
$15,600
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13,254
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$8,417
Biom'Up SA
$5,765
Baxter Healthcare
$5,393
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$4,800
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$4,401
Alkermes, Inc.
$975
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories,Inc.
$420
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$253
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$243
Delcath Systems
$229
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$212
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$156
Vector Surgical, LLC
$150
Genentech USA, Inc.
$139
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$109
Secura Bio, Inc.
$70
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$52
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$40
OSSIO INC
$32
Top 3 companies account for 61.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARTISS · BRAFTOVI · Blincyto · Braftovi · Cellsearch · DISEASE STATE · Da Vinci Surgical System · Erivedge · FARYDAK · FLOSEAL · HEMOBLAST Bellows · HEPZATO KIT · IMLYGIC · KEYTRUDA · LIBTAYO · MEKINIST · ODOMZO · ODOMZO (sonidegib) capsules · OPDIVO · Odomzo · Savi SCOUT · TAFINLAR · TISSEEL · Vividex Ink
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 →

The majority of payments (67%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in surgical oncology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for surgical oncology physician in FL.

Equivalent to $104,715 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgical Oncology Physicians within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
TAMPA VA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Zager is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 2%), 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. Zager experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zager performed 55 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Zager receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zager received a total of $292,155 from 27 companies across 333 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. Zager's costs compare to other surgical oncology physicians in Tampa?
Dr. Zager's average Medicare payment per service is $132. 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. Zager) 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 →