Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Heinen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Arcadia, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
301W HUNTINGTON DR 617, Arcadia, CA 91007
6265749745
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1962447961 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Heinen

Dr. Gregory Heinen is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Arcadia, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Heinen performed 1,798 Medicare services across 585 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Heinen received a total of $1,907 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 25 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Heinen 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 31% volume in CA $1,907 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,798
Medicare services
Top 31% in CA for orthopedic surgery
585
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~95 Medicare services per year of practice

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
Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) 1,025 $7 $19
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.
140 $100 $363
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.
103 $72 $248
Knee X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
98 $29 $113
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
84 $55 $207
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
79 $29 $105
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.
48 $139 $544
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.
43 $140 $484
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
40 $109 $409
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
40 $5 $12
X-ray of both knees, standing
An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions.
38 $36 $130
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
24 $39 $150
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 22 $6 $20
MRI of arm joint, without contrast
An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye.
14 $121 $1,036
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,907
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $272/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in CA for orthopedic surgery
9
Companies
25
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,907 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$151
2023
$362
2022
$318
2021
$54
2020
$17
2019
$375
2018
$630

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$135
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,190
Vericel Corporation
$250
Goode Surgical Inc
$249
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$114
ABBVIE INC.
$26
Linvatec Corporation
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$17
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 88.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · AccuFill · BOTOX · Comprehensive Anatomic · Comprehensive Instruments · Comprehensive Primary Stem · Comprehensive Shoulder System · HALL POWER · MACI · Persona · Proclaim IPG · REAL INTELLIGENCE · Zilretta · mymobility Platform
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
481
Per 100K population
4.9
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
USC ARCADIA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public 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. Heinen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Heinen experienced with joint lubricant injection (synvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Heinen performed 1,025 joint lubricant injection (synvisc) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Heinen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Heinen received a total of $1,907 from 9 companies across 25 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Heinen's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Arcadia?
Dr. Heinen's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Heinen) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →