Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anthony Rizzo, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Cleveland, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Rizzo 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. Rizzo
Dr. Anthony Rizzo is a vascular surgery physician in Cleveland, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rizzo performed 1,543 Medicare services across 1,429 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rizzo received a total of $31,146 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 292 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery 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. Rizzo is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in OH
$31,146 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,543
Medicare services
Top 3% in OH for vascular surgery physician
1,429
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
316 | $47 | $272 |
| 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. |
209 | $65 | $419 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
208 | $27 | $298 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
130 | $8 | $91 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
115 | $25 | $281 |
| 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. |
95 | $58 | $378 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
59 | $41 | $580 |
| 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. |
58 | $90 | $662 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
52 | $15 | $176 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
48 | $98 | $1,040 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
37 | $17 | $164 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
34 | $64 | $465 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
34 | $15 | $164 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
34 | $64 | $733 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
27 | $23 | $282 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
27 | $26 | $117 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
21 | $16 | $109 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
13 | $870 | $7,746 |
| Arterial tube insertion, first branch A procedure to insert a tube into the first branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
13 | $160 | $1,695 |
| Artery stent insertion with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to place a stent in an artery outside the heart, neck, brain, chest, or legs. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure proper placement. |
13 | $300 | $3,166 |
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.
8.3% high complexity
36.8% medium
54.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$31,146
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,449/year across 7 years
Top 6% in OH for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
292
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
$19,440 (62.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,706 (37.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,237
2023
$6,005
2022
$4,287
2021
$5,829
2020
$2,944
2019
$2,344
2018
$8,499
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$494
Bolton Medical Inc
$325
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$152
Penumbra, Inc.
$109
Boston Scientific Corporation
$82
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$63
Surmodics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 78.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$16,349
Bolton Medical Inc
$4,871
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,870
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,556
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,035
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$1,029
Boston Scientific Corporation
$581
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$539
Endologix, Inc.
$469
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$306
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$241
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$232
Vasorum USA Inc.
$214
Medtronic, Inc.
$170
Stryker Corporation
$156
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$146
Cook Medical LLC
$143
Endologix, LLC
$138
CVRx, Inc.
$130
Amgen Inc.
$112
CryoLife, Inc.
$93
Contego Medical, Inc
$91
Endologix LLC
$91
Terumo Medical Corporation
$71
EKOS Corporation
$70
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$67
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$63
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$32
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$32
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$30
PFIZER INC.
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
Surmodics, Inc.
$12
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 74.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · ABRE · ABSOLUTE PRO · AFX · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ALTO · ANGIOJET · ARMADA · ASSURITY · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · Armada 18 percutaneous catheter · Armada 35 percutaneous catheter · BEVYXXA · Barostim Neo System · BioGlue · C3 Delivery System · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CELT ACD · CHANTIX · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Corlanor · DAVINCI XI · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Da Vinci Surgical System · Dryseal Sheath · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · EMBOSHIELD NAV6 · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fox Sv PTA catheter and Armada 14 percutaneous catheter and Viatrac 14 Plus peripheral catheter · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL - METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL THERAPIES · GLIDEWIRE · General - Angioplasty · General - Balloons · General - Therapies · Grafts · HALO SNARE · HI-TORQUE COMMAND · HawkOne · Herculink Elite renal and biliary stent system · Hi-Torque Command guide wire · IN.PACT Admiral · INNOVA · Indigo · JARDIANCE · JEMPERLI · JETI · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · LUTONIX · MULTAQ · MitraClip System · OMNILINK ELITE · OPTION · On-X · Ovation · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PROCLAIM · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · PhotoFix · Relay Grafts · Relay Plus · Repatha · Ruby · S · STARCLOSE SE · SUPERA · Santyl · StarClose SE vascular closure system · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · VERQUVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VIATRAC · Vascular Closure Device · Vascular Lithotripsy · XACT · ZENITH · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z
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 (62%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for vascular surgery physician in OH.
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Rizzo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in OH), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of OH peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Rizzo experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rizzo performed 316 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. Rizzo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rizzo received a total of $31,146 from 40 companies across 292 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. Rizzo's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Cleveland?
Dr. Rizzo's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Rizzo) 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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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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