Medicare Enrolled
Dr. S. Bederman, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bederman 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. Bederman
Dr. S. Bederman is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Orange, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bederman performed 3,948 Medicare services across 2,349 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bederman received a total of $3,060,535 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 417 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. Bederman 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in CA
$3,060,535 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,948
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
2,349
Unique beneficiaries
$128
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~232 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. |
641 | $75 | $390 |
| 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. |
348 | $63 | $323 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
336 | $37 | $189 |
| 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. |
336 | $31 | $157 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower leg using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
335 | $29 | $145 |
| 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. |
284 | $105 | $550 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
186 | $36 | $213 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum 6 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least six views of the lower back and sacral spine to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
121 | $56 | $267 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
105 | $13 | $64 |
| 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. |
100 | $171 | $856 |
| 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. |
94 | $36 | $183 |
| 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. |
77 | $136 | $712 |
| Spinal fusion with cage or mesh insertion A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space between the bones. |
69 | $272 | $1,361 |
| 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. |
58 | $120 | $900 |
| 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. |
56 | $318 | $1,583 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
50 | $55 | $286 |
| 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. |
47 | $35 | $181 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
47 | $26 | $100 |
| Spinal fusion, additional segment Surgical joining of an additional vertebra in the middle or lower spine through a side approach, involving partial disc removal. |
44 | $294 | $1,465 |
| 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. |
44 | $617 | $3,033 |
| Additional spine bone removal with nerve release, lateral approach This procedure involves removing an additional segment of bone from the middle or lower spine to release pressure on the spinal cord or nerves through a lateral extra cavitary approach. |
42 | $239 | $1,194 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
42 | $46 | $227 |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from the patient's body to be used as a graft during spine surgery. |
38 | $137 | $682 |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | 36 | $57 | $291 |
| 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 | $84 | $897 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
28 | $12 | $62 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
27 | $621 | $3,011 |
| 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. |
25 | $111 | $897 |
| Lumbar spine fusion, 1 level, lateral approach A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the lower spine using a bone graft. The surgery is performed from the side and involves removing part of the disc between the bones. |
24 | $697 | $2,887 |
| 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. |
24 | $148 | $771 |
| Lower spine bone removal with nerve release Surgical removal of a bone segment in the lower spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. The procedure is performed through an approach from the side of the spinal canal. |
23 | $1,798 | $6,549 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
22 | $180 | $2,565 |
| Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones A surgical procedure involving the placement of hardware or devices into the pelvic bones. |
21 | $294 | $1,414 |
| Open sacroiliac joint fusion with bone graft A surgical procedure to fuse the sacroiliac joint between the spine and pelvis using an open technique and bone graft. |
21 | $1,101 | $6,177 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
20 | $591 | $2,946 |
| 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. |
19 | $441 | $3,908 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 19 | $839 | $5,448 |
| 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. |
18 | $243 | $1,395 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 18 | $179 | $938 |
| 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. |
15 | $1,711 | $8,851 |
| 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. |
15 | $614 | $3,067 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
15 | $498 | $4,655 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 7-12 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the back involving 7 to 12 spine bone segments. |
14 | $664 | $3,327 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a spinal bone segment to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This decompression is performed on a single spinal level. |
11 | $516 | $2,398 |
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.
7.2% high complexity
6.3% medium
86.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,060,535
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $437,219/year across 7 years
Top 0% 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.
53
Companies
417
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
$2,915,953 (95.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$137,241 (4.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,340 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$671,613
2023
$595,957
2022
$507,052
2021
$410,376
2020
$307,391
2019
$308,455
2018
$259,692
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$636,913
KYOCERA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
$31,150
OrthoPediatrics Corp.
$1,800
Globus Medical, Inc.
$728
Amgen Inc.
$271
Radius Health, Inc.
$177
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$120
Centinel Spine, LLC
$96
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$89
Medtronic, Inc.
$52
Ethicon US, LLC
$38
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$36
SPINEART USA INC
$28
Mighty Oak Medical
$25
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Curonix LLC
$23
OssDsign Incorporated
$22
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$1,392,519
Spineart SA
$968,936
SPINEART SA
$563,841
Spineart USA Inc
$62,674
KYOCERA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
$31,150
SPINEART USA INC
$18,263
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc.
$12,150
NovApproach Spine, LLC
$1,889
NuVasive, Inc.
$1,823
OrthoPediatrics Corp.
$1,800
Globus Medical, Inc.
$764
Abbott Laboratories
$700
Radius Health, Inc.
$679
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$628
Amgen Inc.
$368
Stryker Corporation
$323
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$249
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$105
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$103
Centinel Spine, LLC
$96
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$95
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$92
Titan Spine, LLC
$86
Organogenesis Inc.
$85
Mighty Oak Medical
$84
Ethicon US, LLC
$82
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$82
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$75
Medtronic, Inc.
$70
Curonix LLC
$64
Merz North America, Inc.
$57
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$56
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$52
Carlsmed, Inc.
$46
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$41
Alvogen Inc
$39
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$36
Choice Spine, LLC
$36
Nuvectra Corporation
$35
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$30
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
SI-BONE, INC.
$24
Bioventus LLC
$23
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$23
OssDsign Incorporated
$22
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 95.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 0% 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. Bederman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 0% of CA peers, with 17 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. Bederman experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bederman performed 641 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. Bederman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bederman received a total of $3,060,535 from 53 companies across 417 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. Bederman's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Orange?
Dr. Bederman's average Medicare payment per service is $128. 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. Bederman) 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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