Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ryan Digiovanni, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Orange, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
101 THE CITY DR S BLDG 29A, Orange, CA 92868
7148807812
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1720440951 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Digiovanni from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Digiovanni

Dr. Ryan Digiovanni is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Orange, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Digiovanni performed 1,519 Medicare services across 458 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Digiovanni received a total of $26,331 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 52 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Digiovanni 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.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 35% volume in CA $26,331 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,519
Medicare services
Top 35% in CA for orthopedic surgery
458
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~152 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
Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) 816 $7 $175
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
228 $1 $12
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.
118 $75 $406
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.
108 $108 $570
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.
87 $135 $668
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
80 $62 $388
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 21 $169 $974
Total knee replacement 17 $1,096 $6,024
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
16 $1,101 $6,027
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.
15 $122 $633
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.
13 $121 $648
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.
3.0% high complexity
74.0% medium
23.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$26,331
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,388/year across 6 years
Top 19% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
52
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14,704 (55.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,600 (32.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,027 (11.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$9,032
2023
$150
2022
$6,856
2021
$8,093
2019
$164
2018
$2,036

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$6,600
Think Surgical, Inc.
$2,000
Stryker Corporation
$278
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$103
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$32
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 98.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$12,258
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$6,600
Stryker Corporation
$2,245
Goode Surgical Inc
$2,154
Think Surgical, Inc.
$2,000
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$460
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$337
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$192
ORTHALIGN INC
$85
Top 3 companies account for 80.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AEQUALIS · AXSOS · Avenir · DJO SURGICAL · HOFFMANN · Lrg Bone Propriety Osc Blades · MAKO · NA · ORTHALIGN PLUS · Persona · REAL INTELLIGENCE · ROSA · TMINI Miniature Robotic System · TRIGEN INTERTAN · VA-LCP · VARIAX · VIPER · Velys · mymobility Platform
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 (56%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
361
Per 100K population
11.4
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
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. Digiovanni is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 19% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Digiovanni experienced with joint lubricant injection (synvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Digiovanni performed 816 joint lubricant injection (synvisc) 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. Digiovanni receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Digiovanni received a total of $26,331 from 9 companies across 52 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. Digiovanni's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Orange?
Dr. Digiovanni's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Digiovanni) 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 →