Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeremy Smith, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Orange, 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. Smith
Dr. Jeremy Smith is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Orange, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Smith performed 7,166 Medicare services across 4,209 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Smith received a total of $822,037 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 731 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician. 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. Smith 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 1% volume in CA
$822,037 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,166
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
4,209
Unique beneficiaries
$138
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~398 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. |
1,168 | $76 | $207 |
| 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. |
727 | $109 | $310 |
| 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. |
455 | $36 | $128 |
| 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. |
435 | $22 | $100 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
346 | $5 | $10 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 330 | $17 | $56 |
| 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. |
278 | $46 | $177 |
| Additional spine bone segment removal Surgical removal of an additional segment of bone from the spine during the same procedure. |
263 | $270 | $1,007 |
| 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. |
228 | $138 | $476 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas. |
203 | $64 | $203 |
| 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. |
198 | $34 | $122 |
| 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. |
172 | $109 | $1,218 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
166 | $27 | $62 |
| 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. |
153 | $209 | $784 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
144 | $51 | $178 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
140 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
134 | $49 | $170 |
| Graft of donor bone to spine | 117 | $89 | $328 |
| 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. |
105 | $303 | $1,104 |
| 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. |
100 | $569 | $2,112 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
84 | $45 | $157 |
| Lower spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the lower spine. |
82 | $604 | $4,096 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
73 | $0 | $2 |
| Additional spine bone removal with nerve release This procedure involves removing additional segments of bone from the middle, lower, or sacral spine to release the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed using a transperitoneal or retroperitoneal approach. |
69 | $144 | $903 |
| 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. |
68 | $93 | $1,218 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
62 | $246 | $990 |
| Upper spine bone removal with nerve release, additional segment Surgical removal of bone from the upper spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This code applies to each additional spinal segment treated beyond the first. |
59 | $216 | $903 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 57 | $929 | $4,580 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
56 | $613 | $2,300 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
54 | $54 | $232 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
44 | $551 | $4,488 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
43 | $141 | $752 |
| Spinal bone removal with nerve release, single segment Surgical removal of a single segment of bone from the middle, lower, or sacral spine to release pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. The procedure is performed through an approach inside the abdominal cavity or behind it. |
43 | $1,354 | $5,754 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
37 | $585 | $2,650 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 4-5 views This procedure involves taking 4 to 5 X-ray images of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
35 | $71 | $220 |
| 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. |
33 | $85 | $1,218 |
| 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. |
29 | $94 | $310 |
| 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. |
29 | $154 | $416 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 28 | $88 | $247 |
| X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of the middle and lower sections of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
27 | $31 | $116 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
25 | $84 | $282 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 7-12 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the back involving 7 to 12 spine bone segments. |
25 | $508 | $2,126 |
| Anterior cervical spine fusion with disc removal Surgical procedure to fuse upper spine bones through the front of the neck, involving partial removal of the intervertebral disc. |
24 | $530 | $3,699 |
| Anterior removal of upper spine bone with nerve release, single segment This procedure involves removing a bone from the upper spine through an anterior approach to release pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed on a single spinal segment. |
24 | $1,434 | $5,119 |
| Spinal fusion, posterior approach, 7-12 segments Surgical procedure to join seven to twelve vertebrae in the spine using a back approach to correct deformity. |
23 | $1,344 | $4,895 |
| Additional spinal bone removal and nerve release This procedure involves the additional removal of spine bone, re-exploration, release of spinal cord or nerves, and/or disc removal at each extra interspace. |
21 | $234 | $967 |
| Partial spine bone removal with nerve release, 1 interspace This procedure involves removing part of the spine bone, re-exploring the area, and releasing the lower spinal cord or nerves, along with removing a disc at one spinal level. |
20 | $1,150 | $4,757 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
20 | $29 | $40 |
| Surgical removal of middle spine bone segment A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the middle section of the spine. |
17 | $689 | $3,870 |
| 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. |
17 | $1,406 | $5,422 |
| Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones A surgical procedure involving the placement of hardware or devices into the pelvic bones. |
17 | $250 | $1,718 |
| 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. |
16 | $32 | $97 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
15 | $39 | $50 |
| 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. |
14 | $614 | $2,820 |
| 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. |
14 | $43 | $134 |
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.
6.8% high complexity
15.9% medium
77.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$822,037
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $117,434/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
731
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
$583,818 (71.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$118,170 (14.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$90,452 (11.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$29,597 (3.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$97,470
2023
$183,914
2022
$217,826
2021
$81,799
2020
$86,083
2019
$60,890
2018
$94,055
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$87,257
SPINEART USA INC
$5,345
Innovasis Inc
$3,349
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$639
Baxter Healthcare
$369
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$264
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$143
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
Centinel Spine, LLC
$21
Ethicon US, LLC
$19
Alvogen Inc
$18
OssDsign Incorporated
$10
Top 3 companies account for 98.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NuVasive, Inc.
$408,115
Spineart SA
$112,959
SPINEART USA INC
$97,100
Globus Medical, Inc.
$90,416
Spineart USA Inc
$60,802
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$23,912
SPINEART SA
$12,086
Innovasis Inc
$9,604
Cerapedics, Inc.
$2,378
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$707
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$581
Baxter Healthcare
$574
Medtronic, Inc.
$410
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$322
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$294
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$264
Xtant Medical Inc
$203
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$147
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$145
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc.
$143
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$143
Radius Health, Inc.
$91
Stryker Corporation
$82
Carlsmed, Inc.
$75
Centinel Spine, LLC
$63
Ethicon US, LLC
$54
Integrity Implants Inc.
$49
Lilly USA, LLC
$45
Spineology Inc.
$36
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$33
Alvogen Inc
$32
Amgen Inc.
$31
ABBVIE INC.
$29
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$28
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$25
K2M, Inc.
$18
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$14
OssDsign Incorporated
$10
Top 3 companies account for 75.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
10MM · 12.5MM X 50MM · 3D Printed Cervical Interbody · 3D Printed Integrated ALIF Spa · 7D Surgical System · ACF · ACIS · ACP · ACTIFUSE · ALIF · ALIF Instruments (Universal) · ALTERA · ALVUE · ARAI SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM · Acadia · Accell Evo3 c Putty · Allograft · Archon · BAGUERA C · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · BASE · BOTOX · Battalion TLIF - PC · Biomet SpinalPak · Brigade · CALIBER · CANOPY · COALESCE · COALITION · CODMAN CERTAS · COFLEX · COFLEX INTERLAMINAR TECHNOLOGY · COHERE · CONDUCT · CONDUIT · CORRIDOR · CORTERA · CREO 5.5 · CREO Fenestrated · CREO ONE Robotic Screw · CURE ACP · Citadel · CoRoent · Cure LP · DERMABOND PRINEO · EBI Bone Healing System · ELSA · ENDOSKELETON TL · EVENITY · EXPEDIUM · Excelsius Robotics System · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · FIBERGRAFT · FLOSEAL · FORTEO · Hedron A · Hedron IA · Helix · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Invictus OPEN · LATIS · Leverage · M6-C · MAGEC · MARS 3V/3VL · MONOVISC · MaXcess · Meridian · Modulus · OTELO LL · OssDsign Catalyst · OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST · Osteocel · Other - Miscellaneous · PERLA C · PERLA TL · PRODISC C SK · PRODISC L · Perla TL · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Pulse · RELINE · Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion System · SACRLET AC-T INSTRUMENTATION · SCARLET AC-T · SCARLET AL-T · SCARLET AL-T - HYPERLORDOTIC SECURED LUMBAR ANTERIOR CAGE · SCARLET AL-T - SECURED LUMBAR ANTERIOR CAGE · SIMMETRY IMPLANT · SKYLINE · SPINEJACK · SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Family of Products · SYMPHONY · SYNCAGE · Scarlet AC · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Spine · Spotlight · TERIPARATIDE · TLIF · TLX · Timberline MPF · Traverse · Trestle Luxe II · Tymlos · VIPER · VersaTie · VuePoint · X-CORE · XLIF · YUKON OCT Spinal System · aprevo · i-FACTOR Putty · iGA · nanoLOCK-C
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 10% for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
39
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
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. Smith is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Smith experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Smith performed 1,168 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. Smith receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Smith received a total of $822,037 from 39 companies across 731 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. Smith's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Orange?
Dr. Smith's average Medicare payment per service is $138. 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. Smith) 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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