Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Connor Telles, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Fresno, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Telles
Dr. Connor Telles is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Fresno, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Telles performed 2,653 Medicare services across 2,014 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Telles received a total of $846,870 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Telles 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 23% volume in CA
$846,870 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,653
Medicare services
Top 23% in CA for orthopedic surgery
2,014
Unique beneficiaries
$227
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
385 | $101 | $405 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
256 | $199 | $769 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
240 | $80 | $340 |
| Spinal cord or nerve release, single segment A surgical procedure to free the spinal cord or nerves at one specific level of the spine. |
164 | $247 | $953 |
| Spinal fusion with partial bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to join additional segments of the spine. It involves the partial removal of spine bone and disc tissue. |
124 | $372 | $1,476 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
122 | $12 | $28 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
112 | $8 | $21 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
112 | $20 | $107 |
| Additional spine bone segment removal Surgical removal of an additional segment of bone from the spine during the same procedure. |
109 | $281 | $1,087 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
93 | $73 | $351 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
89 | $33 | $127 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
88 | $42 | $163 |
| Lower spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the lower spine. |
84 | $605 | $5,400 |
| Release of lower spinal cord or nerves, single segment A surgical procedure to free the lower spinal cord or nerves from surrounding tissue at a single spinal level. |
84 | $589 | $4,495 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
83 | $1,434 | $5,587 |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from the patient's body to be used as a graft during spine surgery. |
81 | $130 | $820 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
72 | $590 | $2,271 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
60 | $11 | $76 |
| 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. |
52 | $126 | $521 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
31 | $304 | $1,800 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | 28 | $308 | $1,177 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
24 | $65 | $339 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
23 | $44 | $170 |
| 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. |
23 | $65 | $285 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
17 | $1,350 | $5,126 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 4-7 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of the spine across four to seven bone segments. |
17 | $587 | $3,600 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
15 | $34 | $126 |
| Spinal fusion exploration A surgical procedure to examine the site of a previous spinal fusion. The surgeon inspects the area to assess the status of the fusion and surrounding structures. |
14 | $332 | $2,506 |
| Removal of spinal stabilizing device Surgical removal of a segmental stabilizing device from the back of the spine. |
14 | $287 | $2,800 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
14 | $24 | $110 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
12 | $590 | $2,285 |
| Upper spine bone removal and disc removal A surgical procedure to remove a segment of bone from the upper spine and the disc located between the vertebrae. |
11 | $650 | $6,400 |
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.
20.8% high complexity
18.1% medium
61.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$846,870
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $120,981/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
135
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$787,628 (93.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$53,118 (6.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,124 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,533
2023
$143,641
2022
$109,505
2021
$95,372
2020
$137,740
2019
$200,023
2018
$154,056
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SPINEART USA INC
$6,190
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$152
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$68
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$54
Boston Scientific Corporation
$49
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 98.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Spineart SA
$546,132
SPINEART SA
$241,496
Spineart USA Inc
$45,774
SPINEART USA INC
$11,234
Boston Scientific Corporation
$505
Nevro Corp.
$268
NuVasive, Inc.
$217
PAINTEQ LLC
$175
Medtronic, Inc.
$159
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$152
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$101
Nuvectra Corporation
$99
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$86
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$77
Abbott Laboratories
$67
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$54
Integrity Implants Inc.
$53
Olympus America Inc.
$34
Lilly USA, LLC
$33
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$27
Radius Health, Inc.
$23
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$20
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$18
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$17
Bioventus LLC
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
Egalet US Inc
$12
SI-BONE, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 98.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Algovita · CAVUX Cervical Cage · Cervical-Stim · Clinical Trial Product · Durolane · EXPAREL · Evoke · FORTEO · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Pain Management · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Infinion 16 · JULIET Ti PO - POSTERIOR Ti CAGES · Juliet PO · Juliet Ti OL · Juliet Ti OL I/R · Juliet Ti PO Narrow · MYSPINE · Nalu Neurostimulation System · OXYCONTIN · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PERLA C · PERLA C - OCCIPITAL FIXATION · PERLA TL · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Pulse · SCARLET · SCARLET AC-T · SCARLET AL-T · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRIX · SYNCHROMEDII · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Spinal-stim · TRYPTIK Ti · Tymlos · Vanta · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · iFuse Implant · iGA · mild Device Kit
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for orthopedic surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
5.3
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital
SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
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. Telles is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers, 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. Telles experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Telles performed 385 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Telles receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Telles received a total of $846,870 from 28 companies across 135 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. Telles's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fresno?
Dr. Telles's average Medicare payment per service is $227. 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. Telles) 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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