Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Theodor Rudolph, M.D.

Pediatric Dermatology Physician · Vero Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3900 20TH ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960
7722994000
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1700861382 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. Rudolph 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. Rudolph

Dr. Theodor Rudolph is a pediatric dermatology physician in Vero Beach, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rudolph performed 27,783 Medicare services across 8,949 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rudolph received a total of $3,384 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 77 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric dermatology physician. 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. Rudolph 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 17% volume in FL$ $3,384 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
27,783
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for pediatric dermatology physician
8,949
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,389 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
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-1415,917$5$7
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)3,554$62$94
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 13,536$45$70
Therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application1,210$92$120
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)819$42$59
Skin biopsy, tangential791$71$106
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths264$120$178
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks240$508$709
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)231$1$5
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth189$40$53
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths184$30$60
New patient office visit (30-44 min)155$76$118
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks140$333$426
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14107$80$118
Injection, fluorouracil, 500 mg104$2$3
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm82$98$154
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm82$125$188
Punch biopsy, first skin growth39$81$134
Administration of chemotherapy into growth, 1-735$55$86
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm23$62$166
Biopsy of ear21$62$101
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less18$86$134
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less18$201$279
Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm12$108$174
Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm12$125$197
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 ↗
$3,384
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $483/year across 7 years
Top 50% in FL for pediatric dermatology physician
14
Companies
77
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
$3,370 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,912
2023
$490
2022
$276
2021
$241
2020
$64
2019
$329
2018
$72

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$1,384
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$786
Merz North America, Inc.
$626
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$99
Amgen Inc.
$84
GENZYME CORPORATION
$79
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$64
PFIZER INC.
$60
Lilly USA, LLC
$51
AbbVie Inc.
$45
Allergan, Inc.
$41
Allergan Inc.
$27
Incyte Corporation
$23
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 82.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CIBINQO · COSENTYX · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · OPZELURA · REMICADE · SKYRIZI · STELARA · TALTZ · TREMFYA · VTAMA
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 $12 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pediatric Dermatology Physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$71,049
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL
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. Rudolph is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% 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. Rudolph experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rudolph performed 15,917 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Rudolph receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rudolph received a total of $3,384 from 14 companies across 77 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. Rudolph's costs compare to other pediatric dermatology physicians in Vero Beach?
Dr. Rudolph's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Rudolph) 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 →