Suzanne R Lutton, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Suzanne R Lutton is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Sarasota, FL with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(941) 379-1850Sarasota, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Suzanne R Lutton, MD practices as part of a group cardiologist practice in Sarasota, FL. A Wayne State University School of Medicine graduate since 1990, she brings 36+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 330 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Sarasota36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 285dNPPES updated 2025-08-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5951 Cattleridge Ave Ste 100, Sarasota, FL 34232-6063

Fax: (941) 379-1855
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75/100

Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

3,340

Unique beneficiaries

Very high volume

Prescription Recipients

1,482

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

11,975

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.42M

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+9%)58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)53%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+18%)40%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+17%)39%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$230 received from industry

13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Suzanne R Lutton's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    Wayne State University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 11, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease in SarasotaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5951 Cattleridge Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232-6063

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration

CMS Certification Number: 51003F

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Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Suzanne R Lutton

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Suzanne R Lutton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sarasota required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Suzanne R Lutton

Dr. Lutton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sarasota, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (941) 379-1850.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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