Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Guy Strauss, D.O.
Internal Medicine · Lake City, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Strauss
Dr. Guy Strauss is an internal medicine specialist in Lake City, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Strauss performed 18,370 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Strauss received a total of $13,749 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 635 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Strauss 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$13,749 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 4706 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗18,370
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,465 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,660 | $91 | $215 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
1,293 | $8 | $15 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
974 | $8 | $22 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
906 | $10 | $25 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
856 | $46 | $75 |
| 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. |
746 | $67 | $146 |
| 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. |
701 | $119 | $290 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
626 | $7 | $10 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
599 | $3 | $5 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
473 | $128 | $232 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 459 | $8 | $15 |
| Annual depression screening | 451 | $18 | $25 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
449 | $15 | $25 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
395 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
394 | $39 | $87 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
355 | $10 | $34 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
348 | $5 | $10 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
315 | $62 | $172 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
299 | $13 | $25 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
299 | $40 | $114 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
265 | $10 | $25 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
256 | $16 | $25 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
255 | $13 | $38 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
246 | $29 | $82 |
| Iron level test | 238 | $6 | $18 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
236 | $9 | $24 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
161 | $4 | $12 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
103 | $138 | $448 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
102 | $20 | $100 |
| Overnight continuous oxygen level test This test measures oxygen levels in the blood continuously overnight using a device attached to the ear or finger. |
95 | $18 | $48 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
92 | $52 | $185 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
91 | $18 | $40 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
81 | $1 | $5 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
79 | $15 | $30 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
72 | $12 | $35 |
| Cystatin C level test A blood test that measures the level of cystatin C, a protein produced by cells in the body. This measurement is used to help assess kidney function. |
65 | $18 | $25 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
61 | $19 | $30 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
60 | $4 | $10 |
| Adm sarscv2 bvl 50mcg/.5ml a | 54 | $34 | $35 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
53 | $66 | $100 |
| Substance misuse assessment and brief intervention A structured assessment of alcohol or substance misuse combined with a brief intervention lasting 15 to 30 minutes. |
48 | $25 | $75 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
47 | $38 | $100 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
40 | $38 | $75 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
35 | $16 | $23 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
35 | $158 | $225 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
33 | $9 | $15 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
30 | $5 | $10 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
29 | $7 | $25 |
| 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. |
28 | $119 | $332 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
28 | $217 | $325 |
| Infectious agent smear test A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to identify infectious agents. |
26 | $6 | $10 |
| 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. |
25 | $126 | $550 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
24 | $165 | $343 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
23 | $48 | $151 |
| Blood gas test A test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, as well as the blood's acidity. |
22 | $26 | $35 |
| Lactic acid level | 22 | $11 | $35 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
22 | $38 | $63 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
21 | $16 | $22 |
| 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. |
21 | $132 | $382 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
20 | $3 | $5 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
17 | $186 | $514 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
16 | $88 | $150 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
16 | $41 | $75 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
14 | $13 | $25 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.7% high complexity
0.8% medium
98.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,749
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,964/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
635
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$657
2023
$846
2022
$808
2021
$1,335
2020
$1,192
2019
$4,060
2018
$4,852
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$166
Lilly USA, LLC
$101
PFIZER INC.
$63
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$55
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
ABBVIE INC.
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$29
Grifols USA, LLC
$21
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 50.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$3,605
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$2,513
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,261
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$641
Amgen Inc.
$497
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$429
PFIZER INC.
$408
Abbott Laboratories
$391
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$359
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$351
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$329
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$322
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$247
Lilly USA, LLC
$237
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$155
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$152
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$120
AbbVie Inc.
$110
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$106
ABBVIE INC.
$86
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$85
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$84
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$76
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$62
Dexcom, Inc.
$60
Biogen, Inc.
$60
Lundbeck LLC
$54
Corcept Therapeutics
$50
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$40
Insulet Corporation
$38
Allergan Inc.
$36
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$33
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$30
Radius Health, Inc.
$30
Relypsa, Inc.
$30
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$28
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
Grifols USA, LLC
$21
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
CMP Pharma, Inc.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$16
AbbVie, Inc.
$11
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 53.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
37
County median income
$55,070
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Strauss is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), 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. Strauss experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Strauss performed 2,465 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Strauss receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Strauss received a total of $13,749 from 53 companies across 635 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Strauss's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Lake City?
Dr. Strauss'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. Strauss) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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