Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Baluch, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
2828 S SEACREST BLVD STE 204, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
5617345080
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1356661680 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. Baluch 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. Baluch

Dr. Daniel Baluch is an orthopedic surgery in Boynton Beach, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baluch performed 3,478 Medicare services across 2,695 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baluch received a total of $4,592 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Baluch 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 25% volume in FL$ $4,592 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,478
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for orthopedic surgery
2,695
Unique beneficiaries
$131
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~232 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)733$96$528
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)714$68$373
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views485$39$210
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views232$30$164
New patient office visit (45-59 min)228$122$693
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min221$18$120
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views177$39$218
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg95$6$31
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles86$42$223
New patient office visit (30-44 min)81$78$468
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min73$16$111
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views63$26$136
Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration52$0$2
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views39$32$163
Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance27$4,609$23,669
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion24$221$1,185
Treatment of broken lower spine bone with placement of stabilizing device22$4,623$23,533
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment21$189$965
X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views19$28$143
Self-care/home management training, per 15 min18$20$134
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment16$751$5,046
Functional activity therapy16$25$151
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes13$81$411
Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments12$657$3,350
Joint injection, major joint11$54$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.
0.7% high complexity
7.8% medium
91.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,592
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $656/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in FL for orthopedic surgery
17
Companies
43
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
$2,748 (59.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,844 (40.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$31
2023
$21
2022
$482
2021
$107
2020
$158
2019
$3,429
2018
$364

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Choice Spine, LLC
$2,859
Stryker Corporation
$381
NuVasive, Inc.
$381
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$239
Carlsmed, Inc.
$133
Abbott Laboratories
$132
Medtronic, Inc.
$106
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$100
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$59
Centinel Spine, LLC
$41
Radius Health, Inc.
$33
Highridge Medical LLC
$31
SI-BONE, Inc.
$29
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$16
Amgen Inc.
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 78.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARAI SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM · BIO4 · BRAINLAB · Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System · Blackbird · Blackhawk · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CERVICAL PLATE · CONDUIT · EVENITY · EXPAREL · EXPEDIUM · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · MONOVISC · O-ARM · OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · POWER · PYRENEES · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · RELINE · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · SYMPHONY · Sentio · Spinal-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · StealthStation · TRITANIUM · Tymlos · ViviGen · XIAFLEX · YUKON OCT SPINAL SYSTEM · aprevo · prodisc C
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 (60%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $132 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
164
Per 100K population
10.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST
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. Baluch is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), and consulting-driven industry engagement, with 15 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. Baluch experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baluch performed 733 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Baluch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baluch received a total of $4,592 from 17 companies across 43 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. Baluch's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Baluch's average Medicare payment per service is $131. 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. Baluch) 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 →