Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kevork Hindoyan
Orthopedic Surgery · Pasadena, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hindoyan
Dr. Kevork Hindoyan is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Pasadena, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hindoyan performed 2,457 Medicare services across 1,697 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hindoyan received a total of $52,496 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 136 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 research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hindoyan 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 24% volume in CA
$52,496 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,457
Medicare services
Top 24% in CA for orthopedic surgery
1,697
Unique beneficiaries
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~223 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 (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. |
722 | $104 | $295 |
| 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. |
295 | $45 | $176 |
| 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. |
169 | $74 | $195 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
120 | $52 | $341 |
| 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. |
116 | $34 | $128 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
113 | $1 | $13 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
106 | $109 | $547 |
| 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. |
106 | $132 | $455 |
| 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. |
94 | $46 | $172 |
| 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. |
77 | $116 | $1,442 |
| 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. |
51 | $126 | $1,934 |
| 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. |
46 | $206 | $1,698 |
| 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. |
38 | $213 | $2,963 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
37 | $75 | $719 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
36 | $58 | $225 |
| 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. |
31 | $454 | $8,168 |
| 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. |
26 | $88 | $302 |
| 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. |
25 | $36 | $120 |
| 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. |
25 | $31 | $105 |
| 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. |
24 | $28 | $120 |
| 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. |
24 | $121 | $1,461 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
23 | $63 | $403 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 21 | $1,145 | $11,831 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
19 | $40 | $200 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
17 | $498 | $5,676 |
| 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. |
16 | $162 | $2,488 |
| 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. |
16 | $38 | $141 |
| 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. |
15 | $521 | $11,470 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $37 | $110 |
| 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. |
13 | $32 | $97 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views with bending An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using 2 to 3 views, including bending positions. |
11 | $37 | $160 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
11 | $37 | $96 |
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.
5.5% high complexity
22.6% medium
71.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$52,496
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $8,749/year across 6 years
Top 13% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
136
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$21,328 (40.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$16,284 (31.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,384 (25.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,500 (2.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,739
2023
$4,956
2022
$1,724
2021
$2,311
2020
$7,580
2019
$23,187
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$9,264
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$2,670
Medtronic, Inc.
$332
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$258
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$121
Augmedics Inc.
$72
SI-BONE, INC.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 96.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
NuVasive, Inc.
$26,327
Globus Medical, Inc.
$9,664
Innovasis Inc
$3,560
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$3,270
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$2,670
Cerapedics, Inc.
$1,500
Synthes GmbH
$1,054
Camber Spine Technologies LLC
$999
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$958
Medtronic, Inc.
$609
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$328
Boston Scientific Corporation
$318
Stryker Corporation
$260
SI-BONE, Inc.
$199
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$179
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$170
icotec Medical Inc.
$157
Nexxt Spine LLC
$74
Augmedics Inc.
$72
SI-BONE, INC.
$34
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$26
Avanos Medical
$21
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Bioventus LLC
$18
Ethicon US, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 75.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACP · ACTIVL · AQUAMANTYS · AUTOBAHN · Archon · AttraX · Battalion TLIF - PC · Beta-Trauma · CLYDESDALE · COALITION AGX / AGX RP · CREO · DERMABOND PRINEO · EBI OsteoGen Implantable Bone Growth Stimulator · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · IFUSE IMPLANT · INFINITY OCT System · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LATERAL ACCESS SPINAL SYSTEM · MAGEC · Modulus · NONE · Nexxt Matrixx Product Portfolio · O-ARM-ST · O-ARM-Spine · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · Osteocel · Other - Miscellaneous · PLIF · Pulse · RELINE · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · SYMPHONY · SYNVISC-ONE · SafeOp · T-Fix · TLIF · UNID_PASS · UNIVERSAL NEURO 3 · XLIF · Xvision · i-FACTOR Putty · iFuse Implant · icotec BlackArmor Spine System · 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 →
The majority of payments (41%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
566
Per 100K population
5.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Hindoyan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in CA), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 13% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hindoyan experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hindoyan performed 722 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Hindoyan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hindoyan received a total of $52,496 from 25 companies across 136 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. Hindoyan's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Pasadena?
Dr. Hindoyan's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Hindoyan) 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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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.
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