Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Harris Gellman, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
745 MEADOWS RD STE 200, Boca Raton, FL 33486
5619556784
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1316053606 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. Gellman 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. Gellman

Dr. Harris Gellman is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Boca Raton, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gellman performed 4,916 Medicare services across 1,812 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gellman received a total of $4,776 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 53 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. Gellman 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 20% volume in FL$ $4,776 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,916
Medicare services
Top 20% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1,812
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~259 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)2,075$1$6
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views631$32$125
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views630$29$125
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)378$69$145
Injection into tendon or ligament225$39$105
Application of nonmoveable finger splint169$19$75
New patient office visit (30-44 min)164$82$185
Finger splint, static109$2$40
Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint82$54$152
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint74$42$99
Cast supplies, long arm cast, adult (11 years +), plaster74$12$42
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)57$43$80
Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass48$18$60
Repair of tendon, finger, and/or palm of hand40$270$1,100
Application of hand and lower forearm cast36$81$175
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views33$26$125
Removal or cutting of gauntlet, boot, or body cast28$33$110
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope20$273$1,450
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)20$102$175
Extensive removal of growth of soft tissue structures in palm side of wrist12$659$2,350
New patient office visit (45-59 min)11$131$275
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 ↗
$4,776
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $682/year across 7 years
Top 41% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
18
Companies
53
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
$2,634 (55.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,142 (44.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$44
2023
$156
2022
$182
2021
$211
2020
$1,067
2019
$2,783
2018
$333

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,127
ACUMED LLC
$1,136
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
$478
IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
$211
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$169
AXOGEN
$130
DJO, LLC
$126
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$83
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$68
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$52
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$46
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$34
Bioventus LLC
$32
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$25
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$20
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$18
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 78.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · AVANCE NERVE GRAFT · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · CMF OL1000 · Checkpoint Stimulators · Evos Mini · Exogen · Hand Fracture System · KRYSTEXXA · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System · SEGLENTIS · Seglentis · TENOGLIDE · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VIMOVO · 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 →

Most payments (55%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $97 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
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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. Gellman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% 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. Gellman experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gellman performed 2,075 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. Gellman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gellman received a total of $4,776 from 18 companies across 53 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. Gellman's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Boca Raton?
Dr. Gellman's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Gellman) 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 →