Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nikhil Chokshi, MD
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Fountain Valley, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chokshi
Dr. Nikhil Chokshi is an adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician in Fountain Valley, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chokshi performed 4,208 Medicare services across 2,018 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chokshi received a total of $38,749 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chokshi 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 20% volume in CA
$38,749 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,208
Medicare services
Top 20% in CA for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
2,018
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~234 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,807 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
401 | $95 | $285 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
313 | $29 | $120 |
| 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. |
258 | $32 | $142 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
212 | $33 | $141 |
| 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. |
119 | $122 | $377 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
116 | $56 | $287 |
| 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. |
110 | $71 | $205 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
105 | $88 | $618 |
| Hip X-ray, minimum 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
101 | $44 | $192 |
| 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. |
82 | $23 | $115 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
58 | $1,106 | $8,669 |
| Hyaluronan gel injection for joint An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose. |
56 | $406 | $1,325 |
| Vacuum-assisted wound closure therapy A therapy procedure using a special bandage, vacuum pump, and disposable medical equipment to treat wounds larger than 50 square centimeters. |
50 | $22 | $1,644 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
47 | $162 | $1,671 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
39 | $123 | $936 |
| Total knee replacement | 33 | $1,121 | $8,384 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
30 | $26 | $113 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
29 | $23 | $103 |
| Negative pressure wound therapy, 50 sq cm or less A therapy using a special bandage, vacuum pump, and disposable equipment to treat a wound surface area of 50.0 square centimeters or less. |
29 | $19 | $755 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
23 | $28 | $114 |
| 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. |
23 | $141 | $400 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper arm that captures at least two different views to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
21 | $23 | $97 |
| 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. |
21 | $107 | $310 |
| Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis This procedure involves replacing the bone components of a total knee replacement that connect to the thigh and lower leg bones. It is performed to update or fix parts of the existing knee joint prosthesis. |
19 | $1,403 | $10,873 |
| Revision of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesis This procedure involves the surgical replacement or repair of an existing artificial hip joint and thigh bone implant. |
15 | $1,520 | $13,155 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
15 | $26 | $105 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $143 | $453 |
| Knee joint replacement Surgical procedure to replace a knee joint with an artificial implant. |
13 | $917 | $7,073 |
| X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least five different views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
13 | $40 | $217 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $170 | $495 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views with bending An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using 2 to 3 views, including bending positions. |
12 | $22 | $131 |
| Revision of total knee joint prosthesis component Surgical procedure to replace or modify one part of a previously implanted total knee replacement. This is performed to address issues with a specific component of the existing joint prosthesis. |
11 | $1,134 | $9,860 |
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.
3.4% high complexity
50.6% medium
46.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,749
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,536/year across 7 years
Top 30% in CA for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
117
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$21,917 (56.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,222 (26.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,610 (17.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$14,089
2023
$4,351
2022
$7,331
2021
$10,112
2020
$2,154
2019
$692
2018
$19
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$10,670
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$3,006
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$215
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Solventum Corporation
$36
DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
$30
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$21
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$19
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 98.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
KCI USA, Inc.
$17,899
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$10,670
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$4,367
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$3,025
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$987
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$811
Stryker Corporation
$387
Medwest Associates
$123
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$63
Medtronic, Inc.
$54
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
KCI USA, Inc
$38
Solventum Corporation
$36
UOC USA INC
$36
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$34
DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$16
Next Science LLC
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 85.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTIS · ACTIV.A.C. · ADAPT · AQUAMANTYS(TM) · ATTUNE · Anthology · BRIDION · CORAIL · CORI · Conformity · DJO SURGICAL · EUFLEXXA · FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE · Flex NPWT Single Use System · INHANCE · Journey II XR · KVAC · LEGION Revision · MAKO · Morphabond ER · NCB · Navio Surgical System · OASIS · OMEGA · OR3O Dual Mobility · PENNSAID · PINNACLE · PLASMABLADE(TM) · PREVENA · PREVENA RESTOR ARTHROFORM · PREVENA RESTOR AXIO-FORM · PREVENA RESTOR ROTOFORM · Persona · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · REAL INTELLIGENCE · SURGX · TFN-ADVANCE · U-Star II · U2 TKA · USTARII · Velys · ZYNRELEF
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 →
The majority of payments (57%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
UCI HEALTH - FOUNTAIN VALLEY
0.0 mi
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. Chokshi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 18 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. Chokshi experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chokshi performed 1,807 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Chokshi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chokshi received a total of $38,749 from 21 companies across 117 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. Chokshi's costs compare to other adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in Fountain Valley?
Dr. Chokshi's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Chokshi) 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 →
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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.
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