Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sanjeev Zutshi, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Port Charlotte, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Zutshi
Dr. Sanjeev Zutshi is an internal medicine specialist in Port Charlotte, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zutshi performed 12,771 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zutshi received a total of $4,474 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 220 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. Zutshi 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 2% volume in FL
$4,474 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 71469 | Clear | January 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 ↗12,771
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$32
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,281 | $18 | $47 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,324 | $8 | $17 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
961 | $13 | $27 |
| 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. |
764 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
762 | $83 | $264 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
644 | $125 | $267 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
627 | $10 | $21 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
493 | $10 | $19 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
468 | $8 | $17 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
366 | $16 | $34 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
262 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
262 | $5 | $10 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
262 | $9 | $18 |
| 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. |
235 | $132 | $371 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
229 | $30 | $64 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
223 | $71 | $144 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
199 | $281 | $577 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
199 | $30 | $64 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
195 | $29 | $59 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
160 | $6 | $17 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
145 | $19 | $39 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
101 | $10 | $31 |
| Annual depression screening | 101 | $17 | $38 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 92 | $18 | $37 |
| 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. |
86 | $4 | $9 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
83 | $13 | $27 |
| 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. |
71 | $5 | $10 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
69 | $15 | $30 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
67 | $25 | $67 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
66 | $46 | $132 |
| 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. |
60 | $204 | $569 |
| 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. |
59 | $9 | $17 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
58 | $2 | $4 |
| Iron level test | 58 | $6 | $13 |
| 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. |
58 | $39 | $107 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
56 | $7 | $13 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
49 | $14 | $29 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
49 | $3 | $5 |
| 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. |
48 | $5 | $9 |
| 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. |
47 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
41 | $40 | $83 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
38 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
37 | $44 | $187 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
36 | $9 | $26 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 35 | $9 | $17 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
27 | $3 | $6 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
24 | $51 | $144 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
24 | $162 | $343 |
| 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. |
23 | $162 | $343 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 21 | $6 | $11 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
21 | $30 | $86 |
| 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. |
20 | $73 | $347 |
| 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. |
17 | $158 | $420 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
16 | $5 | $10 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
15 | $25 | $52 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
15 | $8 | $16 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
11 | $5 | $30 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
11 | $4 | $11 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
20.0% medium
79.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,474
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $639/year across 7 years
Top 15% in FL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
220
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
$673
2023
$859
2022
$293
2021
$190
2020
$408
2019
$594
2018
$1,458
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$165
Boston Scientific Corporation
$141
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Amgen Inc.
$55
Novo Nordisk Inc
$51
PFIZER INC.
$44
Lilly USA, LLC
$38
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 55.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$620
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$312
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$304
Genentech USA, Inc.
$250
ABBVIE INC.
$221
AbbVie Inc.
$205
Amgen Inc.
$204
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$195
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$175
PFIZER INC.
$174
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$173
Abbott Laboratories
$154
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$149
Boston Scientific Corporation
$141
Allergan Inc.
$129
Shire North American Group Inc
$125
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$124
Lilly USA, LLC
$118
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$78
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$76
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$75
GENZYME CORPORATION
$68
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$58
Allergan, Inc.
$46
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
ABIOMED
$33
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$31
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$17
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$13
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 27.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
199
County median income
$66,154
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
Adventhealth Port Charlotte
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
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. Zutshi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% 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. Zutshi experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zutshi performed 2,281 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Zutshi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zutshi received a total of $4,474 from 37 companies across 220 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. Zutshi's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Port Charlotte?
Dr. Zutshi's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Zutshi) 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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