Active NPI 1679544142 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery • Sarasota, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Sforzo, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery practicing in Sarasota, FL. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Sforzo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5831 BEE RIDGE RD STE 300.

Dr. Sforzo maintains professional affiliations with Physiotherapy Associates Inc, Cora Health Services Inc, Mastercare Physical Therapy Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5831 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 342335090

Telephone 9413785100

Fax 9413782805

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopaedic Center Of Southwest Florida, Pllc Facility NPI 1689639783

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Sarasota, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +1.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.6 Yrs

State Avg: 22.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Sarasota, FL (186 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sforzo (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Sarasota Specialty Average (26.6 Years) 26.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	25,200	255	$0.26	$0.13
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,956	549	$2.01	$0.97
J0775 Injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg	1,800	14	$135.10	$66.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	873	608	$179.06	$88.24
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	786	575	$66.84	$32.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	718	509	$251.88	$123.99
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	510	376	$210.15	$102.97
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	432	324	$60.53	$29.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	348	348	$330.91	$162.97
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	344	254	$116.05	$50.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	309	309	$221.14	$109.05
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	199	159	$185.06	$88.25
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	165	126	$64.92	$32.00
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	154	123	$73.15	$35.94
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	116	114	$19.61	$9.65
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	104	73	$78.65	$37.87
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	95	75	$182.99	$86.88
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	73	51	$111.87	$45.74
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	70	55	$71.23	$35.11
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	67	64	$1091.32	$499.08
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	65	64	$2950.28	$1451.54
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	61	50	$122.89	$60.58
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	59	59	$2180.97	$1073.04
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	58	58	$1250.00	$172.31
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	57	57	$104.91	$51.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	56	51	$110.67	$53.84
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	52	52	$1870.47	$450.76
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	50	34	$63.19	$31.11
24301 Relocation of muscle or tendon of upper arm or elbow	49	48	$1537.05	$372.24
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	49	46	$56.21	$27.72
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	41	41	$1213.98	$126.76
26055 Incision of tendon covering	32	23	$591.46	$223.36
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	16	14	$47.48	$23.38
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	16	13	$72.46	$17.84
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	13	$137.93	$68.02
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	16	14	$175.60	$86.56
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	15	15	$1561.50	$384.13
25608 Treatment of 2 broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device	15	15	$1699.62	$836.21
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	15	14	$113.92	$48.14
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	15	15	$1697.50	$835.44
26341 Manipulation of palm pretendinous cord following enzyme injection	14	14	$230.49	$113.80
20527 Injection of medication into palm	14	14	$174.44	$86.48
20612 Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon	14	12	$128.36	$58.73
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	12	12	$105.10	$51.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,736	584	$2.19	$1.08
J0775 Injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg	1,530	12	$122.87	$63.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,065	670	$253.56	$126.93
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	617	453	$67.55	$33.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	449	449	$332.77	$166.44
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	411	304	$214.28	$107.14
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	370	290	$61.15	$30.54
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	335	229	$116.73	$49.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	281	216	$178.74	$89.79
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	180	143	$182.37	$90.29
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	176	151	$22.87	$11.26
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	167	123	$73.73	$37.01
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	131	97	$66.21	$33.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	107	$224.37	$112.49
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	85	56	$79.69	$39.96
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	76	65	$181.73	$88.18
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	62	56	$57.30	$28.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	55	35	$111.96	$56.11
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	52	47	$84.30	$41.82
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	52	34	$107.14	$43.46
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	50	48	$102.86	$51.55
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	48	44	$1139.04	$560.93
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	46	41	$71.99	$36.12
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	44	44	$1250.00	$179.34
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	43	43	$2205.72	$1087.51
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	42	40	$2990.04	$1498.38
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	37	30	$63.69	$31.99
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	37	37	$1888.38	$470.28
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	33	33	$1223.83	$134.59
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	25	24	$1715.42	$859.73
24301 Relocation of muscle or tendon of upper arm or elbow	24	23	$1560.06	$390.93
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	24	24	$1595.58	$399.84
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	23	22	$116.53	$53.38
26055 Incision of tendon covering	22	20	$596.52	$258.47
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	20	13	$190.05	$95.36
20527 Injection of medication into palm	15	13	$177.91	$86.32
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	14	13	$177.84	$89.11
26341 Manipulation of palm pretendinous cord following enzyme injection	14	13	$235.69	$118.31
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	13	12	$46.28	$22.77
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	11	11	$116.40	$50.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,169	486	$2.30	$1.14
J0775 Injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg	1,980	16	$60.00	$57.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	898	564	$255.45	$127.83
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	490	400	$68.38	$34.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	419	419	$337.28	$168.66
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	387	275	$209.50	$104.49
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	260	201	$61.78	$30.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	258	205	$180.72	$90.90
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	257	183	$116.87	$50.59
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	148	115	$74.02	$37.06
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	138	114	$22.83	$11.38
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	138	97	$67.00	$33.48
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	127	100	$182.67	$88.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$226.40	$113.22
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	67	45	$80.70	$39.40
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	57	47	$181.53	$88.95
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	51	38	$72.24	$36.10
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	48	45	$1177.02	$527.69
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	47	45	$57.90	$28.91
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	47	41	$111.64	$55.91
26055 Incision of tendon covering	42	25	$598.50	$221.36
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	40	40	$2231.72	$1112.31
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	40	40	$1250.00	$182.30
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	32	25	$107.92	$41.26
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	30	30	$1234.02	$130.51
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	29	29	$1914.20	$470.12
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	29	24	$12.36	$6.14
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	25	20	$118.04	$55.50
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	24	21	$198.68	$98.71
20527 Injection of medication into palm	20	17	$178.42	$84.84
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	18	15	$64.44	$32.23
26341 Manipulation of palm pretendinous cord following enzyme injection	18	17	$237.48	$113.73
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	18	17	$1620.80	$450.28
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	17	16	$1721.72	$861.88
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	17	15	$1240.82	$618.53
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	16	16	$116.78	$58.29
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	14	11	$173.14	$86.31
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	13	11	$42.58	$21.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0775 Injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg	1,620	15	$60.00	$54.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	786	518	$259.18	$130.01
Q4206 Fluid flow or fluid gf, 1 cc	463	165	$3000.00	$2059.48
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	463	309	$11.37	$5.69
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	386	310	$66.93	$33.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	363	363	$336.41	$168.65
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	344	235	$208.19	$101.82
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	269	207	$61.02	$30.51
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	268	181	$113.58	$51.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	254	214	$181.47	$91.44
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	240	200	$21.34	$10.68
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	219	165	$72.66	$36.19
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	153	105	$170.00	$81.88
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	140	107	$66.22	$33.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	106	$225.56	$113.22
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	64	59	$57.09	$28.65
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	55	38	$78.77	$39.53
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	52	45	$184.31	$91.68
26055 Incision of tendon covering	52	35	$598.12	$233.95
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	47	43	$1123.65	$558.17
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	40	40	$1250.00	$184.81
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	40	40	$2237.24	$1122.98
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	34	26	$106.97	$47.53
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	34	32	$111.24	$55.84
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	29	29	$1918.38	$471.45
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	28	28	$1236.16	$128.89
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	23	18	$63.10	$31.64
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	21	19	$112.22	$52.36
26341 Manipulation of palm pretendinous cord following enzyme injection	19	16	$228.28	$105.47
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	18	16	$130.69	$65.70
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	18	18	$1721.53	$840.08
20527 Injection of medication into palm	17	16	$176.58	$86.91
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	17	17	$1616.28	$405.13
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	17	14	$121.16	$55.01
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	15	12	$80.87	$20.35
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	15	12	$70.94	$35.58
25609 Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device	12	12	$2193.12	$1096.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	910	586	$216.87	$108.63
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	468	291	$12.13	$6.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	422	422	$215.69	$108.08
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	376	296	$64.75	$32.12
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	319	231	$23.15	$11.49
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	272	198	$59.30	$29.57
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	271	220	$198.61	$99.32
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	251	171	$112.04	$49.00
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	171	135	$69.41	$34.58
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	158	114	$64.00	$31.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	119	106	$149.86	$74.84
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	105	85	$180.25	$90.72
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	65	42	$75.23	$37.76
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	57	55	$1130.10	$572.63
26055 Incision of tendon covering	49	42	$597.33	$243.43
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	49	39	$112.80	$56.17
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	45	45	$1250.00	$186.34
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	44	42	$55.86	$27.86
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	42	42	$2265.73	$1126.35
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	35	35	$1318.45	$175.49
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	34	28	$68.17	$33.97
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	34	31	$109.71	$51.27
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	29	23	$103.07	$44.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$332.49	$165.84
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	28	17	$60.69	$30.24
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	27	27	$1941.87	$494.24
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	26	16	$173.01	$84.52
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	26	16	$40.42	$20.11
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	21	17	$115.10	$53.13
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	18	17	$1560.73	$411.97
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	16	16	$1418.37	$215.03
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	16	16	$1735.29	$867.65
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	14	11	$152.91	$76.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	716	511	$217.84	$108.52
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	443	282	$12.76	$6.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	367	289	$59.54	$29.53
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	357	226	$24.66	$12.02
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	292	217	$187.43	$100.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	251	251	$218.07	$108.67
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	243	186	$57.41	$28.50
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	235	166	$108.84	$47.42
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	203	153	$66.22	$33.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	197	197	$332.26	$165.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	163	143	$149.86	$74.12
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	159	110	$62.85	$31.02
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	82	65	$166.16	$92.09
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	60	51	$71.86	$35.88
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	54	51	$53.51	$26.11
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	53	45	$103.50	$50.72
26055 Incision of tendon covering	53	38	$639.12	$252.93
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	50	44	$113.46	$56.95
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	49	47	$1069.32	$592.42
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	33	24	$65.68	$32.07
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	26	18	$99.32	$41.02
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	25	25	$2211.24	$1104.23
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	25	25	$1250.00	$187.38
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	25	24	$1732.24	$860.68
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	24	21	$109.09	$53.75
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	24	23	$1508.42	$392.33
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	23	21	$78.12	$20.35
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	19	13	$82.76	$20.66
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	16	12	$58.82	$29.38
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$1289.06	$150.48
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	14	14	$1904.86	$495.74
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	14	11	$40.08	$19.72
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	14	11	$175.26	$87.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0775 Injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg	1,980	12	$64.23	$42.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	588	432	$212.70	$106.19
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	407	272	$11.50	$6.65
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	335	270	$61.48	$27.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	288	288	$328.24	$164.07
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	279	203	$23.14	$12.96
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	255	192	$233.46	$87.82
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	214	170	$57.95	$27.57
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	201	147	$148.06	$48.21
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	182	136	$61.42	$31.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	158	143	$150.80	$72.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	136	136	$232.31	$107.63
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	115	75	$63.76	$30.21
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	110	79	$207.56	$77.06
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	86	58	$73.26	$33.41
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	74	66	$338.98	$99.22
26055 Incision of tendon covering	55	42	$1182.64	$257.74
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	52	45	$56.35	$26.13
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	50	33	$64.49	$30.50
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	49	48	$1686.62	$572.08
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	39	33	$140.88	$49.59
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	32	32	$3777.30	$1086.93
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	32	32	$1328.28	$185.09
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	30	21	$133.31	$39.50
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	29	27	$84.20	$20.37
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	25	20	$147.05	$58.37
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	25	25	$2038.50	$148.52
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	23	20	$113.05	$56.72
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	21	17	$2003.77	$391.50
20527 Injection of medication into palm	20	12	$206.96	$74.86
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	20	13	$65.09	$28.46
26341 Manipulation of palm pretendinous cord following enzyme injection	20	12	$264.67	$87.30
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	19	17	$2385.42	$851.44
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	17	17	$3274.48	$451.89
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	14	12	$179.35	$87.25
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	14	12	$28.22	$19.28
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	13	12	$84.01	$20.34
25609 Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device	11	11	$3198.80	$1079.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	482	363	$209.00	$105.61
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	347	223	$10.00	$5.75
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	315	250	$64.00	$28.07
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	302	191	$363.00	$114.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	301	301	$325.00	$162.63
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	298	194	$20.00	$10.96
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	282	178	$272.00	$82.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	249	203	$150.00	$72.12
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	201	142	$173.00	$46.88
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	183	142	$60.00	$25.53
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	168	129	$60.00	$30.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	114	$251.97	$107.49
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	103	74	$65.00	$28.24
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	99	56	$75.00	$34.31
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	67	49	$173.00	$44.81
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	63	35	$236.00	$69.06
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	61	57	$2223.39	$568.80
26055 Incision of tendon covering	55	46	$1258.18	$260.87
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	43	32	$66.00	$29.95
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	39	34	$60.00	$26.04
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	25	18	$164.00	$41.18
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	23	23	$4300.00	$1088.22
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	22	22	$1500.00	$184.78
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	18	15	$177.00	$58.69
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	18	18	$2275.00	$148.04
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	15	14	$2650.00	$370.69
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	14	13	$2975.00	$846.98
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	13	13	$88.00	$19.13
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	13	11	$181.00	$81.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License FL ME83510

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tax Id#

20-4098939 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

44707 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Rr

P00297067 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cora Health Services Inc

11661 State Rd 70, Lakewood Ranch, FL 342029416

Phone: 9412220321

Mastercare Physical Therapy Inc

3982 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 342331210

Phone: 9413776700

Sports And Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services Inc

8429 Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 342432868

Phone: 9414131550

Physiotherapy Associates Inc

1940 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 339482105

Phone: 9418830083

Orthopaedic Center Of Southwest Florida, Pllc

5831 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 342335090

Phone: 9413785100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Charles Stewart , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1235380841

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Emmanuel Hernandez , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1396224747

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Christopher Dillingham , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1396763181

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Cameron Whitehead , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1548025224

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Elizabeth Formy-Duval , OT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1578687117

Occupational Therapist

Jacob Hlavach , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1811325913

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2019

Registered at 5831 BEE RIDGE RD STE 300, SARASOTA, FL 342335090 (Tel: 9413785100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 01, 2019

Registered at 5831 BEE RIDGE RD STE 300, SARASOTA, FL 342335090 (Tel: 9413785100)

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NPI Profile Active August 10, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 10, 2015

Registered at 5831 BEE RIDGE RD, SUITE 200, SARASOTA, FL 342335088 (Tel: 9413785100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 10, 2015

Registered at 5831 BEE RIDGE RD, #200, SARASOTA, FL 342335088 (Tel: 9413785100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 10, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SFORZO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 10, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #ME83510 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679544142

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 31, 2006

Last Update: August 01, 2019

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5831 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 342335090

Phone: 9413785100

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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