Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joseph Vanderlinden, M.D.

Surgery · Rialto, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1766 N RIVERSIDE AVE STE A, Rialto, CA 92376
9098207200
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1336162676 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. Vanderlinden 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. Vanderlinden

Dr. Joseph Vanderlinden is a surgery specialist in Rialto, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vanderlinden performed 130 Medicare services across 124 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vanderlinden received a total of $2,562 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 14 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Vanderlinden 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 ▲ 130 Medicare services $2,562 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
130
Medicare services
Bottom 32% in CA for surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
124
Unique beneficiaries
$336
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~7 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
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.
 47 $733 $6,385
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.
 46 $68 $420
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.
 37 $165 $1,355
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.
64.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
35.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$2,562
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $854/year across 3 years
Top 46% in CA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
14
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,562 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$1,869
2021
$173
2018
$520

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$932
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$916
Ethicon US, LLC
$21
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$932
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$916
NuVasive, Inc.
$345
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$130
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$125
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$48
Endologix, Inc.
$45
Ethicon US, LLC
$21
Top 3 companies account for 85.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALIF · AdvantageRib · Enseal · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · MECTALIF · Other - Miscellaneous · RESTOREFLO
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
221
Per 100K population
10.1
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF SAN BERNARDINO
3.2 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 2023
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. Vanderlinden is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Vanderlinden experienced with anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vanderlinden performed 47 anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal 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. Vanderlinden receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vanderlinden received a total of $2,562 from 8 companies across 14 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. Vanderlinden's costs compare to other surgerists in Rialto?
Dr. Vanderlinden's average Medicare payment per service is $336. 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. Vanderlinden) 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.

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 →