Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ben Pradhan, M.D., M.S.E.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Pasadena, 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. Pradhan 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 →
Are you Dr. Pradhan?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Pradhan
Dr. Ben Pradhan is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Pasadena, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pradhan performed 2,194 Medicare services across 1,893 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pradhan received a total of $790,303 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 69 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pradhan 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in CA
$790,303 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,194
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
1,893
Unique beneficiaries
$131
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
423 | $45 | $177 |
| 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. |
301 | $74 | $248 |
| 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. |
216 | $142 | $484 |
| 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. |
186 | $121 | $1,057 |
| 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. |
148 | $130 | $544 |
| 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. |
126 | $102 | $363 |
| 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. |
88 | $33 | $127 |
| 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. |
84 | $47 | $175 |
| 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. |
78 | $46 | $153 |
| 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. |
72 | $66 | $1,057 |
| 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. |
69 | $209 | $689 |
| 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. |
56 | $28 | $117 |
| 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. |
52 | $93 | $1,057 |
| 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. |
28 | $318 | $2,575 |
| 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. |
28 | $28 | $118 |
| 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. |
26 | $171 | $1,913 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 26 | $157 | $682 |
| 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. |
24 | $486 | $8,046 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 23 | $1,328 | $8,636 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 7.6-12.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 7.6 and 12.5 centimeters. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
22 | $88 | $1,008 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
20 | $621 | $6,254 |
| Partial bone removal of additional lower back spine segment during fusion This procedure involves the partial removal of bone from an additional segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed as part of a spinal fusion surgery in the lower back. |
20 | $186 | $572 |
| Spinal fusion with partial bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to join additional segments of the spine. It involves the partial removal of spine bone and disc tissue. |
17 | $394 | $1,571 |
| 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. |
17 | $109 | $409 |
| 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. |
16 | $617 | $5,269 |
| Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment. |
14 | $425 | $17,097 |
| 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. |
14 | $1,501 | $5,972 |
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.
7.8% high complexity
14.8% medium
77.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$790,303
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $112,900/year across 7 years
Top 12% 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.
15
Companies
69
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$686,376 (86.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$93,100 (11.8%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$9,534 (1.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,293 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$462
2023
$49,659
2022
$638,721
2021
$1,473
2020
$967
2019
$2,236
2018
$96,785
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$386
Boston Scientific Corporation
$53
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$686,376
Skye Orthobiologics LLC
$93,100
Globus Medical, Inc.
$9,534
Medtronic, Inc.
$804
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$160
Boston Scientific Corporation
$77
SI-BONE, INC.
$54
Camber Spine Technologies LLC
$46
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$27
ABBVIE INC.
$26
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$20
SI-BONE, Inc.
$18
Nevro Corp.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTERA · BOTOX · FIBULINK · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · Mepilex Ag · Proclaim IPG · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SP-FIX · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Zilretta · iFuse Implant
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.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
68
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
AURORA LAS ENCINAS
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. Pradhan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of CA peers, with 19 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. Pradhan experienced with x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pradhan performed 423 x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 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. Pradhan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pradhan received a total of $790,303 from 15 companies across 69 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. Pradhan's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Pasadena?
Dr. Pradhan's average Medicare payment per service is $131. 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. Pradhan) 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 →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine Physicians in Pasadena
Browse orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Pasadena ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine Physicians in CA
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine Physicians in CA
Which CA orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
By company
Skye Orthobiologics LLC Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Skye Orthobiologics LLC.
By company
Globus Medical, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Globus Medical, Inc.
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology