Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Perry Secor, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Los Alamitos, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Secor
Dr. Perry Secor is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Los Alamitos, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Secor performed 3,348 Medicare services across 1,480 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Secor received a total of $4,800 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 92 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. Secor 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in CA
$4,800 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,348
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for orthopedic surgery
1,480
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~167 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 (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. |
850 | $73 | $300 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
558 | $50 | $220 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
530 | $1 | $4 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 478 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
131 | $106 | $423 |
| 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. |
85 | $42 | $166 |
| Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space. |
85 | $101 | $390 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
82 | $51 | $205 |
| 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. |
80 | $35 | $144 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
74 | $87 | $371 |
| 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. |
60 | $35 | $141 |
| 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. |
60 | $26 | $121 |
| 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. |
47 | $29 | $122 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
45 | $41 | $178 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
27 | $37 | $185 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
25 | $29 | $121 |
| 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. |
25 | $148 | $592 |
| 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. |
24 | $37 | $142 |
| 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. |
22 | $120 | $461 |
| 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. |
16 | $36 | $140 |
| 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. |
16 | $113 | $548 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
15 | $26 | $98 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
13 | $1,088 | $4,169 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
53.9% medium
45.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$4,800
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $800/year across 6 years
Top 43% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
92
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
$2,011 (41.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,575 (32.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,213 (25.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$75
2022
$320
2021
$707
2020
$166
2019
$477
2018
$3,054
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$36
IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
$24
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Stryker Corporation
$2,065
Micromed Inc
$1,099
Radius Health, Inc.
$271
Globus Medical, Inc.
$233
Trevena, Inc.
$114
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$101
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$100
Davol Inc.
$100
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$63
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$60
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$54
Linvatec Corporation
$47
Nevro Corp.
$45
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$38
Spine Wave, Inc.
$33
SI-BONE, Inc.
$33
Team_Makena_LLC
$33
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
DJO, LLC
$29
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$28
IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
$24
KCI USA, Inc
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$15
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
NuVasive, Inc.
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$13
Horizon Pharma plc
$13
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 71.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANTHEM · AUTOBAHN · AccuFill · Allograft Tissue · Ankle Fracture System · Biomet SpinalPak · CMF OL1000 · DISTAL FEMUR PLATE · DUEXIS · EUFLEXXA · EXPAREL · FORTEO · Fixation · GAMMA · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · Hymovis · Linvatec Knee Preservation System · MAKO · MOVANTIK · NVM5 · OLINVYK · ORTHOVISC · OSTENE · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · Olinvyk · PENNSAID · PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS · PICO7 · PREVENA · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · Progel · Protege Family of SCS IPGs · RAYHACK · RAYOS · REUNION · SPATIAL FRAME · SPINEJACK · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Strand Plus · T2 · TISSEEL · TRAUMA · Tirosint · Tymlos · VARIAX · XIAFLEX · Zilretta · iFuse Implant
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 (42%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
488
Per 100K population
15.4
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
UCI HEALTH - LOS ALAMITOS
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 2023 |
| 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. Secor is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Secor experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Secor performed 850 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Secor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Secor received a total of $4,800 from 34 companies across 92 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. Secor's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Los Alamitos?
Dr. Secor's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Secor) 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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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.
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