Dr. Stephen Ferraro, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Ferraro
Dr. Stephen Ferraro is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Redding, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ferraro performed 2,224 Medicare services across 1,814 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ferraro received a total of $352 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 16 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ferraro 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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. |
369 | $64 | $237 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
291 | $5 | $18 |
| 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. |
234 | $78 | $291 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
185 | $326 | $1,185 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
128 | $48 | $196 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
123 | $38 | $164 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
95 | $28 | $109 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
89 | $31 | $125 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
71 | $32 | $140 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
70 | $11 | $80 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
61 | $30 | $102 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
48 | $425 | $1,620 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
48 | $386 | $1,343 |
| Tendon relocation of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist to restore proper function or alignment. |
40 | $260 | $1,778 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
40 | $660 | $2,165 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
35 | $52 | $173 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
30 | $11 | $37 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 24 | $72 | $251 |
| Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand. |
23 | $473 | $1,682 |
| Elbow nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve. |
22 | $469 | $1,564 |
| Palm connective tissue removal and finger release Surgical removal of abnormal connective tissue in the palm to release tension on the first finger. |
20 | $682 | $2,184 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
19 | $72 | $231 |
| 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. |
19 | $103 | $434 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
19 | $18 | $58 |
| Adult fiberglass gauntlet cast Application of a fiberglass cast covering the lower forearm and hand for patients aged 11 and older. |
17 | $25 | $79 |
| 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. |
16 | $104 | $353 |
| Hand and lower forearm cast application Application of a cast to immobilize the hand and lower forearm. This procedure is used to stabilize injuries or fractures in these areas. |
15 | $80 | $255 |
| Removal of first wrist cyst A surgical procedure to remove the first cyst located on the wrist. |
14 | $232 | $915 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $66 | $260 |
| Palm tissue release A procedure to release tissue in the palm of the hand. |
12 | $207 | $833 |
| Fusion of finger joint, initial joint A surgical procedure to fuse the bones of a finger joint together to create a single, stable bone. |
12 | $473 | $1,660 |
| Wrist tendon sheath incision A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist. |
11 | $235 | $911 |
| 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. |
11 | $41 | $148 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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. Ferraro is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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