Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Lovy, MD, MS

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
9960 CENTRAL PARK BLVD N STE 150A, Boca Raton, FL 33428
5619229112
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1649512989 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. Lovy 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. Lovy

Dr. Andrew Lovy is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Boca Raton, FL, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lovy performed 2,172 Medicare services across 1,589 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lovy received a total of $17,950 from 17 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 speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lovy 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 43% volume in FL$ $17,950 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,172
Medicare services
Top 43% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1,589
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~167 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)380$1$19
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)369$78$411
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views210$16$198
New patient office visit (45-59 min)175$110$700
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)159$49$252
Injection into tendon or ligament155$30$187
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views146$11$147
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views113$12$173
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint74$34$236
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views65$11$147
Joint injection, major joint59$41$268
New patient office visit (30-44 min)55$61$379
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope43$398$2,571
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)32$127$847
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint29$30$177
Injection of carpal tunnel27$62$420
Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device18$880$4,531
Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint16$34$153
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle12$36$327
Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve12$365$2,430
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)12$135$808
Application of shoulder to hand cast11$60$281
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 ↗
$17,950
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,564/year across 7 years
Top 16% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
17
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,286 (51.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,665 (48.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$165
2023
$1,429
2022
$2,038
2021
$2,933
2020
$1,315
2019
$3,432
2018
$6,639

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$6,139
TriMed, Inc.
$5,991
CIPLA USA INC.
$2,769
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.
$919
Stryker Corporation
$680
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$420
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$304
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$159
Skeletal Dynamics LLC
$152
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$109
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$77
Trimed, Inc.
$54
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$50
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$43
Innovation Technologies Inc
$37
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$30
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 83.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
A3 · AUTOFIX · AXSOS · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Checkpoint Stimulators · Comprehensive Reverse · FREEDOM WRIST · Geminus · HemiCAP Wrist · IRRISEPT · IV TRAMADOL · NEURAGEN · PANGEA · REUNION · Spectra Optia Apheresis System · Spinal-stim · TRIATHLON · Tools - WFS · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VARIAX
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 (52%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $826 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Lovy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 16%).

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. Lovy experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lovy performed 380 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. Lovy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lovy received a total of $17,950 from 17 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. Lovy's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Boca Raton?
Dr. Lovy's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Lovy) 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 →