Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ram Mudiyam, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Newport Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
22 CORPORATE PLAZA DR, Newport Beach, CA 92660
9497225017
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1417957093 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Mudiyam

Dr. Ram Mudiyam is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Newport Beach, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mudiyam performed 870 Medicare services across 593 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mudiyam received a total of $17,779 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 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. Mudiyam 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 ▲ 870 Medicare services $17,779 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
870
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in CA for orthopedic surgery
593
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~44 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.
401 $72 $210
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.
140 $33 $130
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.
81 $89 $320
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.
73 $24 $90
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
61 $1 $5
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.
45 $35 $129
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.
21 $27 $110
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.
12 $111 $1,523
Remote therapy monitoring setup and education
This service involves setting up equipment and providing patient education for the remote monitoring of therapy.
12 $18 $62
Musculoskeletal remote monitoring device supply, 30 days
A device supply that records and transmits data for remote monitoring of the musculoskeletal system over a 30-day period.
12 $46 $180
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.
12 $101 $316
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 ↗
$17,779
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,540/year across 7 years
Top 22% in CA for orthopedic surgery
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$9,146 (51.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,313 (46.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$320 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$42
2023
$395
2022
$1,789
2021
$1,308
2020
$678
2019
$4,027
2018
$9,540

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SPINEART USA INC
$42
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$9,146
SI-BONE, Inc.
$2,089
Life Spine, Inc.
$1,304
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$1,159
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$951
Centinel Spine, LLC
$761
Stryker Corporation
$420
SPINEART USA INC
$361
NuVasive, Inc.
$355
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$253
Nevro Corp.
$193
Radius Health, Inc.
$164
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$162
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$103
Silony Medical Corp.
$89
Biocomposites Inc
$85
7D Surgical Inc.
$74
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$40
Baxter Healthcare
$25
Wenzel Spine, Inc.
$23
Avanos Medical
$22
Top 3 companies account for 70.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFFIRM · Accell Evo3 C · Bendini · CALIBER · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CLYDESDALE · COALITION · CURE ACP · DynaLink Ti · Excelsius - GPS · FLOSEAL · IVS - AUTOPLEX SYSTEM · Iliac Screw Fixation · MULTIPLE · MazorX - Renaissance · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · Other - Miscellaneous · PRODISC C · PRODISC C VIVO · PRODISC L · PROLIFT · PROLIFT Lateral · Perla TL · Prolift Pivot · RELINE · RISE · SIGNATURE · SPINEJACK · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Spine · Stimulan · TISSEEL · TRITANIUM · Trinity · Tymlos · VariLift · iFuse Implant · iGA
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.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
273
Per 100K population
8.6
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
COLLEGE HOSPITAL COSTA MESA
2.8 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. Mudiyam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Mudiyam experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mudiyam performed 401 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. Mudiyam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mudiyam received a total of $17,779 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. Mudiyam's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Newport Beach?
Dr. Mudiyam's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Mudiyam) 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 →
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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →