Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Tresser, MD
Neurological Surgery · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Tresser 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. Tresser
Dr. Steven Tresser is a neurological surgery specialist in Tampa, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tresser performed 4,175 Medicare services across 967 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tresser received a total of $408,774 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 427 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tresser 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 1% volume in FL
$408,774 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 | 66603 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗4,175
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for neurological surgery
967
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) | 2,960 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
433 | $94 | $640 |
| 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. |
135 | $68 | $460 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
99 | $29 | $199 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
84 | $145 | $1,170 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
72 | $176 | $1,170 |
| 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. |
56 | $82 | $570 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
51 | $82 | $662 |
| 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. |
41 | $127 | $850 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
34 | $140 | $1,100 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
33 | $37 | $260 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
31 | $30 | $200 |
| MRI of lower spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
28 | $234 | $2,140 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
25 | $838 | $5,970 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
20 | $38 | $286 |
| 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. |
17 | $137 | $910 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
16 | $89 | $760 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
14 | $25 | $170 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
14 | $123 | $1,180 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas. |
12 | $49 | $350 |
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 ↗$408,774
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $58,396/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for neurological surgery
33
Companies
427
Individual payments
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Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$354,027 (86.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$46,037 (11.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,710 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$39,458
2023
$47,874
2022
$73,045
2021
$56,222
2020
$66,082
2019
$79,486
2018
$46,608
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NuVasive, Inc.
$226,176
Stryker Corporation
$107,712
Globus Medical, Inc.
$25,610
SI-BONE, INC.
$17,477
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$15,627
K2M, Inc.
$6,480
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$3,278
SI-BONE, Inc.
$2,316
MML US, Inc.
$917
Centinel Spine, LLC
$593
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$306
Carlsmed, Inc.
$206
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$206
Baxter Healthcare
$194
CTL Medical Corporation
$181
Cerapedics Inc.
$179
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$170
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$163
AXOGEN
$146
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$137
7D Surgical ULC
$131
Medtronic, Inc.
$102
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$83
Zyla Life Sciences
$74
Bioventus LLC
$74
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$46
Egalet US Inc
$39
Horizon Pharma plc
$38
Lilly USA, LLC
$34
PARADIGM SPINE, LLC
$33
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$25
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$12
PFIZER INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 87.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7D Surgical System · ALIF · AQUAMANTYS · ASCENT;ASCENT LE;FIREBIRD SFS;ICON SFS;SFS · Allograft · Avance Nerve Graft · BACS · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · CASCADIA · CASCADIA Interbody System · CAYMAN · CD HORIZON · CREO ONE Robotic Screw · CellerateRx · Cervical-Stim · CoRoent · DIVERGENCE-L · DUEXIS · ELSA · Excelsius - GPS · FLOSEAL · FORTEO · GENERAL K2M PRODUCT DISCUSSION · General K2M Product Discussion · Hip Positioning System · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · ILIF · IVS - CORTOSS · IdentiTi · Invictus MIS · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LLIF · M6-C · MazorX - Renaissance · Modulus · NIAGARA LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM · NO_PRODUCT · Other - Miscellaneous · PENNSAID · PRODISC C · Pulse · RAVINE LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM · RAVINE Lateral Access System · RELINE · ReActiv8 · SAHARA · SAHARA AL Expandable Stabilization System · SAHARA STABILIZATION SYSTEM · SPINAL · SPRIX · Spinal · Spinal-Stim · Spinal-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Spinal-stim · Spine · THROMBIN · TLIF · TLX · Teligen · Truelok System · XLIF · ZORVOLEX · aprevo · coflex · iFuse Implant · prodisc C SK · prodisc C Vivo
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for neurological surgery in FL.
Equivalent to $9,791 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
95
Per 100K population
6.4
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Tresser is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of FL peers, with 19 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. Tresser experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tresser performed 2,960 mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 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. Tresser receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tresser received a total of $408,774 from 33 companies across 427 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. Tresser's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Tampa?
Dr. Tresser's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Tresser) 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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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.
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