Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alan Saperstein, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
670 GLADES RD STE 300, Boca Raton, FL 33431
5619556784
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1316047525 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Saperstein

Dr. Alan Saperstein is a sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician in Boca Raton, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saperstein performed 5,431 Medicare services across 3,125 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saperstein received a total of $8,252 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 114 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (orthopaedic 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. Saperstein is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 14% volume in FL$ $8,252 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,431
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
3,125
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~286 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)1,693$1$4
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)741$71$365
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)561$96$517
Knee X-ray, 3 views488$31$164
Joint injection, major joint411$51$269
New patient office visit (30-44 min)352$82$459
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views270$36$188
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views257$27$139
New patient office visit (45-59 min)87$126$678
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity56$109$535
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance50$86$414
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views47$30$165
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views44$27$136
X-ray of elbow, 2 views42$23$119
Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose42$556$2,856
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity33$66$322
Total hip replacement30$1,110$5,508
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views27$30$145
Total knee replacement26$1,126$5,502
X-ray of both hips, 2 views23$28$166
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views22$30$161
Foot X-ray, 3+ views22$28$138
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views21$28$144
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views16$25$128
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle15$38$240
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant15$1,067$5,270
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views15$24$149
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views14$22$113
X-ray of hip, 1 view11$27$133
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.
1.0% high complexity
40.7% medium
58.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,252
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,179/year across 7 years
Top 45% in FL for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
25
Companies
114
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
$4,904 (59.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,348 (40.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$307
2023
$1,753
2022
$497
2021
$1,676
2020
$235
2019
$933
2018
$2,852

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,148
Stryker Corporation
$1,694
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
$1,200
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$790
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$555
Vericel Corporation
$479
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$348
DJO, LLC
$234
Embody, Inc.
$166
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$116
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$103
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$83
Bioventus LLC
$55
Orthogenrx Inc.
$55
ConvaTec Inc.
$39
SI-BONE, Inc.
$27
PFIZER INC.
$24
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$23
ZIMVIE INC.
$23
Biom'Up SA
$20
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$18
Avanos Medical
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 61.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ADAPT · AQUACEL AG · ATTUNE · AVELLE · Biceptor · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · CHANTIX · CMF OL1000 · DYNACORD · Durolane · Dynasplint · Dyonics Platinum · EBI Bone Healing System · ELIQUIS · EXPAREL · Exogen · FIRSTPASS MINI · GELSYN 3 · GENERATOR · GenVisc 850 · GoFlo Pole Pump · HEMOBLAST Bellows · Iovera · Journey II CR · MACI · MAKO · MONOVISC · NOVOSTITCH · Navio Surgical System · ORTHOVISC · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · REAL INTELLIGENCE · REGENETEN · Regeneten · TRIGEN INTERTAN · 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 →

Most payments (59%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $152 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physicians within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
2.3
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
1.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Saperstein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Saperstein experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saperstein performed 1,693 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Saperstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saperstein received a total of $8,252 from 25 companies across 114 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. Saperstein's costs compare to other sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physicians in Boca Raton?
Dr. Saperstein's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Saperstein) 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →