Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kimberly Ruzek, MD

Radiation Oncology · Venice, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
516 NOKOMIS AVE S, Venice, FL 34285
9414887781
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1043293095 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. Ruzek 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. Ruzek

Dr. Kimberly Ruzek is a radiation oncology in Venice, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ruzek performed 28,140 Medicare services across 6,521 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ruzek received a total of $664 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 15 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Ruzek 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 8% volume in FL$ $664 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
28,140
Medicare services
Top 8% in FL for radiation oncology
6,521
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,407 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
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)11,489$0$1
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)9,872$0$0
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)1,037$52$105
Screening mammography1,034$124$254
Bone density scan (DEXA)378$37$74
Chest X-ray, 2 views314$23$67
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)310$0$0
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)272$37$105
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast240$151$488
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast200$149$421
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts160$117$315
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views149$37$104
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views136$27$72
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast123$132$528
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast112$89$250
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views105$25$69
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers101$86$275
Blood creatinine level100$5$10
Blood draw (venipuncture)99$8$12
Knee X-ray, 3 views97$26$81
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views92$33$94
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast87$61$187
Foot X-ray, 3+ views86$22$69
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast75$94$316
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast73$172$467
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views66$29$81
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views62$29$80
Ct scan of leg without contrast62$101$273
Ct scan of chest with contrast57$59$173
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view55$21$60
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views53$40$105
Mri scan of both breasts50$268$719
Mri scan of brain without contrast45$143$504
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast44$125$497
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views44$45$122
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views43$30$91
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast39$74$224
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views38$30$80
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast38$133$379
Mri scan of pelvis without contrast35$180$496
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast35$244$1,048
CT scan of chest, without contrast34$93$254
Mri scan of leg without contrast33$174$488
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement32$85$231
Technetium tc-99m medronate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries31$35$81
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast29$191$554
X-ray of hand, 2 views29$19$62
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers28$135$374
Joint injection, major joint27$49$132
Ct scan of arm without contrast25$110$307
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg25$9$21
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen24$89$235
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views22$17$55
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views22$25$70
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views21$26$65
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views20$26$70
Complete x-ray of body bones20$74$198
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views18$29$78
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast18$81$282
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast18$275$1,048
Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times18$248$644
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast16$95$311
X-ray of wrist, 2 views16$22$69
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen15$69$176
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body13$205$552
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina12$71$239
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis12$55$212
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast11$122$557
Mri scan of arm without contrast11$211$575
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast11$239$619
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus11$78$200
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity11$37$117
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 ↗
$664
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $111/year across 6 years
Top 30% in FL for radiation oncology
11
Companies
15
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
$664 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$231
2023
$109
2022
$87
2021
$43
2020
$45
2018
$148

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Cleerly, Inc.
$156
Stryker Corporation
$148
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$87
Inari Medical, Inc.
$68
GE HEALTHCARE
$47
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$45
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$26
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$25
Philips North America LLC
$22
Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
$22
Amgen Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 58.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(AP6) Ambition 1 5T X · Blincyto · Cleerly Ischemia · EPIC VASCULAR · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · ILLUCCIX · Intracept · REUNION · S · Vueway
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 $2 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
12.2
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE
4.1 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. Ruzek is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Ruzek experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ruzek performed 11,489 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. Ruzek receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ruzek received a total of $664 from 11 companies across 15 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. Ruzek's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Venice?
Dr. Ruzek's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Ruzek) 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 →