Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Crandall, DO
Orthopedic Surgery · Monterey, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
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. Crandall
Dr. David Crandall is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Monterey, CA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Crandall performed 4,493 Medicare services across 2,547 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Crandall received a total of $37,398 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 152 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 research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Crandall 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.
✓ 9 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in CA
$37,398 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,493
Medicare services
Top 12% in CA for orthopedic surgery
2,547
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~499 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. |
1,412 | $1 | $18 |
| 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. |
696 | $72 | $233 |
| 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. |
365 | $104 | $283 |
| 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. |
265 | $34 | $86 |
| 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. |
262 | $80 | $282 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
155 | $39 | $203 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
141 | $29 | $72 |
| 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. |
136 | $128 | $433 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
125 | $32 | $78 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
120 | $20 | $68 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
95 | $40 | $153 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
88 | $49 | $187 |
| 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. |
84 | $27 | $82 |
| 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. |
72 | $27 | $87 |
| 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. |
50 | $105 | $353 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
47 | $19 | $86 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 46 | $1 | $35 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
39 | $44 | $148 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
28 | $238 | $1,045 |
| 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. |
28 | $32 | $110 |
| 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. |
26 | $41 | $111 |
| Fasciotomy of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to cut the tissue surrounding muscles in the forearm or wrist to relieve pressure. This is done on one side of the limb without removing any tissue. |
23 | $669 | $1,564 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
21 | $31 | $109 |
| 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. |
19 | $137 | $524 |
| Palm tissue release A procedure to release tissue in the palm of the hand. |
18 | $283 | $839 |
| 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. |
18 | $29 | $91 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 17 | $18 | $80 |
| Static finger splint A rigid or semi-rigid device used to immobilize and support a finger. It helps stabilize the joint and promote healing by preventing movement. |
17 | $1 | $36 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 16 | $81 | $272 |
| 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. |
16 | $27 | $86 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
14 | $45 | $115 |
| Open treatment of distal radius fracture with internal fixation Surgical repair of a broken wrist bone involving three or more fragments on the thumb side, stabilized with an internal device. |
12 | $824 | $3,399 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
11 | $1,018 | $2,914 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
11 | $18 | $48 |
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 ↗$37,398
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,343/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
152
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$20,000 (53.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,704 (28.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,693 (17.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$545
2023
$1,816
2022
$5,244
2021
$22,644
2020
$2,980
2019
$1,496
2018
$2,672
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$470
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$35
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 96.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$14,713
ACUMED LLC
$10,000
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$5,226
Stryker Corporation
$3,446
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,331
Medinc of Texas
$1,207
EXACTECH, INC.
$531
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$386
Biocomposites Inc
$174
Innovation Technologies Inc
$140
AXOGEN
$67
Abbott Laboratories
$57
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$35
Sonex Health, Inc.
$24
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc.
$18
Bioventus LLC
$14
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 80.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
A3 · ACCOLADE · ACTISHIELD · ALLOGRAFT · ANCHORAGE · ASNIS · AXSOS · Alps Clavicle · Avance Nerve Graft · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Comp Primary Revision Stem · Comprehensive Anatomic · Comprehensive Shoulder System · EQUINOXE · Exogen · FIBERGRAFT · GAMMA · GMRS · GRAVITY SYNCHFIX · HOFFMANN · Hymovis · Identity · Irrisept · MAKO · MULTILOC HUMERAL NAIL · NA · OMNIFIT · Oxford · Oxford-Knees · Penta SCS Leads · Persona · Persona Revision · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · REUNION · RIA · SECUR-FIT · STRATAFIX · Stimulan · T2 · TFN ADVANCED · TRIATHLON · TWISTR · ULTRAGUIDECTR · VARIAX · VITOSS · XIAFLEX
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 (54%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$94,486
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
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. Crandall is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in CA), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 16% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Crandall experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Crandall performed 1,412 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. Crandall receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Crandall received a total of $37,398 from 18 companies across 152 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. Crandall's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Monterey?
Dr. Crandall's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Crandall) 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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