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  3. Sarasota Ambulatory Surgery Center Ltd
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Organization

Sarasota Ambulatory Surgery Center Ltd

NPI: 1740230523
Sarasota, FL
10 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$17.6M
Total Payments
170
Beneficiaries
34.6K
Services
7.04x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

98th
percentile in specialty
This provider$17.6M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $17.6M over 10 years
27.04x markup ratio (above median)
398th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
4Payments surged 66% in 2019
519 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $17.6M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 98th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Their average markup ratio of 7.04x is significantly above the specialty median of 6.1x.

Medicare payments to this provider grew 336% from 2014 to 2023.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

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Notable: Payments increased 66% in 2019

Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.

Submitted Charges vs. Medicare Payments

Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid โ€” the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2014$2.8K$305.639.15x$2.5K$700.8K2.3K15
2015$2.9K$374.287.88x$2.6K$927.1K2.5K14
2016$3.6K$483.277.49x$3.1K$1.4M2.9K15
2017$4.1K$504.858.14x$3.6K$1.5M2.9K17
2018$3.0K$286.1910.53x$2.7K$895.5K3.1K17
2019$3.9K$449.068.76x$3.5K$1.5M3.3K18
2020$3.0K$444.406.81x$2.6K$2.1M4.7K19
2021$2.2K$370.695.82x$1.8K$3.0M8.0K20
2022$6.6K$1.1K6.15x$5.5K$2.6M2.5K17
2023$7.4K$1.3K5.79x$6.1K$3.1M2.4K18

Top Procedures (20)

63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiverโš  5.4x markup
$2.4M
138 services$17.6K/svc5.39x markup
27279Fusion of pelvic joint using imaging guidanceโš  4.8x markup
$2.3M
220 services$10.5K/svc4.83x markup
64483Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single levelโš  7.6x markup
$2.0M
7.2K services$283.60/svc7.57x markup
63650Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skinโš  6.1x markup
$1.7M
515 services$3.4K/svc6.13x markup
0275TRemoval of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skinโš  6.0x markup
$1.4M
451 services$3.1K/svc6.04x markup
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet jointโš  8.7x markup
$1.3M
2.2K services$578.37/svc8.72x markup
64493Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single levelโš  7.5x markup
$882.4K
3.1K services$286.76/svc7.53x markup
27447Replacement of knee joint, both sides of kneeโš  5.1x markup
$728.2K
106 services$6.9K/svc5.09x markup
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrographyโš  8.7x markup
$590.7K
3.2K services$182.66/svc8.67x markup
64628Heat destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve in bones of spine in lower back, first two bonesโš  6.2x markup
$571.1K
78 services$7.3K/svc6.21x markup
64490Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single levelโš  7.3x markup
$433.6K
1.5K services$288.26/svc7.30x markup
27130Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesisโš  5.0x markup
$426.6K
61 services$7.0K/svc5.00x markup
62323Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidanceโš  5.8x markup
$414.6K
1.8K services$230.59/svc5.80x markup
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet jointโš  8.7x markup
$407.7K
714 services$571.06/svc8.72x markup
22612Fusion of spine in lower back
$352.8K
41 services$8.6K/svc2.93x markup
62264Removal of spinal canal scar tissue, multiple sessions in 1 dayโš  21.1x markup
$297.2K
987 services$301.14/svc21.15x markup
62311Injections of substances into lower or sacral spineโš  6.8x markup
$285.7K
1.1K services$267.50/svc6.80x markup
62321Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidanceโš  5.9x markup
$209.0K
907 services$230.44/svc5.89x markup
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscopeโš  9.1x markup
$200.3K
121 services$1.7K/svc9.06x markup
62310Injections of substances into upper or middle spineโš  6.9x markup
$175.7K
666 services$263.81/svc6.90x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver138$2.4M$17.6K5.39x
27279Fusion of pelvic joint using imaging guidance220$2.3M$10.5K4.83x
64483Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level7.2K$2.0M$283.607.57x
63650Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin515$1.7M$3.4K6.13x
0275TRemoval of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin451$1.4M$3.1K6.04x
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint2.2K$1.3M$578.378.72x
64493Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level3.1K$882.4K$286.767.53x
27447Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee106$728.2K$6.9K5.09x
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography3.2K$590.7K$182.668.67x
64628Heat destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve in bones of spine in lower back, first two bones78$571.1K$7.3K6.21x
64490Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level1.5K$433.6K$288.267.30x
27130Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis61$426.6K$7.0K5.00x
62323Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance1.8K$414.6K$230.595.80x
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint714$407.7K$571.068.72x
22612Fusion of spine in lower back41$352.8K$8.6K2.93x
62264Removal of spinal canal scar tissue, multiple sessions in 1 day987$297.2K$301.1421.15x
62311Injections of substances into lower or sacral spine1.1K$285.7K$267.506.80x
62321Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance907$209.0K$230.445.89x
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope121$200.3K$1.7K9.06x
62310Injections of substances into upper or middle spine666$175.7K$263.816.90x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

7.04x

This provider submits charges 7.04 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 7.04x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $704. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Sarasota, FL

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in FL for peer comparison.

Sarasota Ambulatory Surgery Center Ltd (you)
$17.6M
Laser & Surgical Services At Center For Sight Llc
$47.1M
St Lukes Surgical Center Inc
$39.9M
West Florida Medical Center Clinic Pa
$36.5M
Murdock Ambulatory Surgery Center Llc
$36.2M
Show detailed table โ–พ
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Laser & Surgical Services At Center For Sight LlcSarasota, FL$47.1Mโœ“ Clear
St Lukes Surgical Center IncTarpon Springs, FL$39.9Mโœ“ Clear
West Florida Medical Center Clinic PaPensacola, FL$36.5Mโœ“ Clear
Murdock Ambulatory Surgery Center LlcPort Charlotte, FL$36.2Mโœ“ Clear

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  • โ€ข Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • โ€ข National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

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