Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tonya Ditrapani Stephenson, MD

Neurology · Venice, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
517 RIVIERA ST STE D, Venice, FL 34285
9418372760
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1093754863 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. Ditrapani Stephenson 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. Ditrapani Stephenson

Dr. Tonya Ditrapani Stephenson is a neurology in Venice, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ditrapani Stephenson performed 1,336 Medicare services across 1,025 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ditrapani Stephenson received a total of $7,293 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 432 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. Ditrapani Stephenson 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 25% volume in FL$ $7,293 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,336
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for neurology
1,025
Unique beneficiaries
$126
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~70 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 (30-39 min)509$96$256
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)286$137$363
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)229$163$447
New patient office visit (45-59 min)70$117$338
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study68$75$199
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)63$67$182
EEG, extended monitoring46$342$873
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies21$105$274
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies19$132$358
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy14$279$745
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies11$167$430
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 ↗
$7,293
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,042/year across 7 years
Top 33% in FL for neurology
54
Companies
432
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
$7,039 (96.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$254 (3.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,711
2023
$1,221
2022
$88
2021
$201
2020
$591
2019
$1,665
2018
$1,814

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$531
ABBVIE INC.
$404
GENZYME CORPORATION
$398
Biogen, Inc.
$365
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$357
Allergan Inc.
$319
EMD Serono, Inc.
$295
UCB, Inc.
$295
Amgen Inc.
$282
Lundbeck LLC
$280
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$254
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$243
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$229
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$228
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$218
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$217
Lilly USA, LLC
$211
PFIZER INC.
$205
CSL Behring
$167
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$147
ARGENX US, INC.
$140
AbbVie Inc.
$135
Eisai Inc.
$131
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$99
US WorldMeds, LLC
$86
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$85
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Allergan, Inc.
$79
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$78
GE HEALTHCARE
$73
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$71
Genentech USA, Inc.
$65
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$45
GE HealthCare
$38
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$36
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$35
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Nevro Corp.
$33
Strongbridge US INC.
$26
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$26
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$25
Zyla Life Sciences
$24
AbbVie, Inc.
$23
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$19
Grifols USA, LLC
$18
Neurelis, Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt LLC
$15
NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED
$12
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$12
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 18.3% 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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $546 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
8.0
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. Ditrapani Stephenson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Ditrapani Stephenson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ditrapani Stephenson performed 509 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Ditrapani Stephenson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ditrapani Stephenson received a total of $7,293 from 54 companies across 432 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. Ditrapani Stephenson's costs compare to other neurologys in Venice?
Dr. Ditrapani Stephenson's average Medicare payment per service is $126. 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. Ditrapani Stephenson) 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 →