Dr. Ledford Powell, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Powell
Dr. Ledford Powell is a thoracic surgery specialist in Laguna Hills, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Powell performed 502 Medicare services across 489 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Powell received a total of $159,975 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 211 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Powell 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronchoscopy A diagnostic exam of the lung airways using an endoscope to visually inspect the inside of the lungs and airways. |
60 | $57 | $2,020 |
| Endoscopic removal of chest and lung lining This procedure involves using an endoscope to remove the lining of the chest cavity and the lungs. |
52 | $1,308 | $6,233 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body from chest cavity lining A procedure to remove a foreign object from the lining of the chest cavity using an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube with a camera. |
52 | $440 | $5,500 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
46 | $140 | $650 |
| Adhesion of linings of lung using an endoscope | 44 | $281 | $4,500 |
| 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. |
42 | $144 | $405 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $94 | $204 |
| Lung lining removal via endoscope A procedure to remove the lining of the lung using an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube inserted into the body. |
31 | $341 | $6,375 |
| Chest wall reconstruction after injury Surgical repair of the chest wall following trauma. This procedure restores the structural integrity of the chest. |
26 | $561 | $7,547 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 23 | $181 | $582 |
| 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. |
21 | $105 | $219 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
20 | $66 | $144 |
| 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. |
17 | $154 | $316 |
| 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. |
17 | $105 | $291 |
| Rib stabilization surgery, 4-6 ribs Surgical procedure to stabilize 4 to 6 broken ribs using a medical device. This treatment is used to repair fractures on the side of the chest. |
15 | $293 | $5,000 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (94%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for thoracic surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
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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. Powell is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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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