Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Edward Diao, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · San Francisco, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
450 SUTTER ST RM 910, San Francisco, CA 94108
4153628880
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1427009794 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. Diao 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. Diao

Dr. Edward Diao is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in San Francisco, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Diao performed 592 Medicare services across 344 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Diao received a total of $34,787 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 78 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Diao 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 ▲ 592 Medicare services $34,787 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
592
Medicare services
Bottom 37% in CA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
344
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~31 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
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less
Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less.
 234 $41 $180
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.
 123 $77 $150
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.
 69 $87 $240
Complete ultrasound scan of joint
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures.
 64 $49 $313
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 35 $19 $337
Hand range of motion measurement
This procedure measures the movement and flexibility of the hand joints.
 31 $18 $43
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
 22 $47 $150
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
 14 $45 $160
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$34,787
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,970/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
78
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$30,732 (88.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,233 (6.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,822 (5.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$206
2023
$160
2022
$580
2021
$217
2020
$2,652
2019
$28,203
2018
$2,769

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AXOGEN
$206
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$28,160
Exsomed Holding Company LLC
$2,571
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,822
AXOGEN
$934
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$459
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$305
Trice Medical, Inc.
$146
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$108
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Omeros Corporation
$69
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$61
Bioventus LLC
$57
Top 3 companies account for 93.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVANCE NERVE GRAFT · Anthem · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · Biomet Orthopak · CREO · Checkpoint Stimulators · Clavical Fixation (16-186) · DSUVIA · Distal Humerus Fracture System · Distal Radius Plate · Distal Tibia Plating · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · INate · Nexel Elbow · Omidria · Proximal Femoral Nail · Proximal Humerus Plate · RISE · Segway blade or mieye camera · VersaWrap · Wrist Fusion Pins · XIAFLEX
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 (88%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for orthopaedic hand surgery physician in CA.

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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
3.7
County median income
$141,446
Nearest hospital
CHINESE HOSPITAL
0.7 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. Diao is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Diao experienced with imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Diao performed 234 imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 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. Diao receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Diao received a total of $34,787 from 12 companies across 78 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. Diao's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in San Francisco?
Dr. Diao's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Diao) 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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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.

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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 →