Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Christesen, MD
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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Christesen 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. Christesen
Dr. Steven Christesen is an internal medicine specialist in Port Charlotte, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Christesen performed 14,075 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Christesen received a total of $4,687 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 247 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. Christesen 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in FL
$4,687 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 | 66791 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗14,075
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$25
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. |
1,392 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
1,268 | $83 | $264 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
1,074 | $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. |
941 | $8 | $16 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
784 | $10 | $19 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
745 | $10 | $21 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
647 | $16 | $34 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
602 | $125 | $267 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
528 | $29 | $59 |
| 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. |
519 | $4 | $9 |
| Annual depression screening | 471 | $18 | $38 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
450 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
450 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
450 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
407 | $2 | $4 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 333 | $8 | $16 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
259 | $3 | $6 |
| 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. |
254 | $59 | $187 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
233 | $7 | $13 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
187 | $15 | $30 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
161 | $8 | $16 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
140 | $13 | $27 |
| Iron level test | 138 | $6 | $13 |
| 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. |
138 | $9 | $17 |
| 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. |
132 | $40 | $83 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
130 | $19 | $39 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 120 | $18 | $37 |
| 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. |
118 | $5 | $9 |
| 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. |
102 | $72 | $145 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
102 | $30 | $64 |
| 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. |
75 | $10 | $21 |
| 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. |
73 | $151 | $420 |
| 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. |
64 | $10 | $31 |
| 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. |
62 | $39 | $107 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
54 | $8 | $16 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
54 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
53 | $10 | $30 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
46 | $14 | $29 |
| 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. |
37 | $5 | $10 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
32 | $3 | $5 |
| 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. |
32 | $29 | $85 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
31 | $9 | $18 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
29 | $9 | $24 |
| 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. |
22 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
21 | $214 | $569 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
20 | $29 | $64 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
19 | $4 | $8 |
| 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. |
19 | $267 | $576 |
| 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. |
17 | $162 | $343 |
| 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 identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
13 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
12 | $162 | $343 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,687
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $670/year across 7 years
Top 14% in FL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
247
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
$709
2023
$730
2022
$830
2021
$906
2020
$392
2019
$381
2018
$738
Payments by company (2024)
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$104
ABBVIE INC.
$97
Exact Sciences Corporation
$86
Amgen Inc.
$70
Novo Nordisk Inc
$59
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$37
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$27
CVRx, Inc.
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
PFIZER INC.
$19
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 40.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$556
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$370
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$356
AbbVie Inc.
$245
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$245
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$243
PFIZER INC.
$241
Amgen Inc.
$239
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$137
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$134
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$131
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$124
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$122
ABBVIE INC.
$117
Exact Sciences Corporation
$103
Lilly USA, LLC
$99
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$98
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$98
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$97
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$95
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$94
Eisai Inc.
$61
Radius Health, Inc.
$57
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$56
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$55
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Abbott Laboratories
$41
Boston Scientific Corporation
$36
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$27
CVRx, Inc.
$27
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$27
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$25
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Shire North American Group Inc
$22
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$22
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$17
Almatica Pharma LLC
$14
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 27.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
199
County median income
$66,154
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
Adventhealth Port Charlotte
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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. Christesen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), with 21 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. Christesen experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Christesen performed 1,392 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. Christesen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Christesen received a total of $4,687 from 44 companies across 247 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. Christesen's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Port Charlotte?
Dr. Christesen's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Christesen) 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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