Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Snavely, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Clermont, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Snavely
Dr. Joseph Snavely is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Clermont, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Snavely performed 2,601 Medicare services across 2,288 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Snavely received a total of $20,518 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine 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. Snavely 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in FL
$20,518 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,601
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
2,288
Unique beneficiaries
$184
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 384 | $165 | $350 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
311 | $56 | $140 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
279 | $133 | $250 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
255 | $95 | $180 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
165 | $217 | $3,297 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
106 | $136 | $2,838 |
| Spinal cord graft placement A surgical procedure to place a graft onto the spinal cord. This involves transplanting tissue to the spinal cord area. |
101 | $299 | $2,465 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
99 | $54 | $140 |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from the patient's body to be used as a graft during spine surgery. |
97 | $87 | $1,562 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
88 | $36 | $140 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
80 | $406 | $7,710 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 69 | $543 | $6,809 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
66 | $274 | $8,830 |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | 51 | $59 | $1,774 |
| Lower spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the lower spine. |
50 | $445 | $7,160 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1-2 segments This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to explore and release the sacral spinal cord or nerves across one to two segments. |
42 | $296 | $2,057 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
41 | $200 | $1,000 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
38 | $37 | $140 |
| Partial spine bone removal with nerve release, 1 interspace This procedure involves removing part of the spine bone, re-exploring the area, and releasing the lower spinal cord or nerves, along with removing a disc at one spinal level. |
34 | $939 | $21,324 |
| Additional spinal bone removal and nerve release This procedure involves the additional removal of spine bone, re-exploration, release of spinal cord or nerves, and/or disc removal at each extra interspace. |
30 | $259 | $2,613 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
25 | $54 | $140 |
| Spinal fusion exploration A surgical procedure to examine the site of a previous spinal fusion. The surgeon inspects the area to assess the status of the fusion and surrounding structures. |
23 | $195 | $8,378 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
22 | $221 | $3,100 |
| Partial removal of spine bone to release spinal cord or nerves A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of bone from the spine. This is performed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. |
22 | $121 | $6,516 |
| CT scan of middle spine, without contrast A CT scan of the middle spine performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of the vertebrae and surrounding structures. |
20 | $37 | $140 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $126 | $350 |
| Removal of spinal stabilizing device This procedure involves the surgical removal of a device used to stabilize the spine. It is performed to take out hardware that was previously implanted for spinal support. |
16 | $164 | $2,947 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment Surgical removal of part of the spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in one segment. |
16 | $378 | $10,484 |
| Upper spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the upper part of the spine. |
15 | $1,089 | $4,675 |
| Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck. |
15 | $406 | $7,225 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
12 | $1,283 | $9,000 |
| CT scan of pelvis, without contrast A CT scan that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the pelvic area without the use of contrast dye. |
11 | $41 | $140 |
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.
11.8% high complexity
22.8% medium
65.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,518
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,931/year across 7 years
Top 47% in FL for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
27
Companies
87
Individual payments
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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
$18,793 (91.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,725 (8.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$14
2023
$498
2022
$10,491
2021
$717
2020
$1,095
2019
$4,906
2018
$2,798
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
IMPLANET America, Inc.
$7,763
Stryker Corporation
$4,473
NuVasive, Inc.
$2,553
PFIZER INC.
$1,410
Kalitec Direct LLC
$1,006
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$764
Synthes GmbH
$609
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$359
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$315
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$287
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc.
$178
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$130
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$121
Biocomposites Inc
$121
HT Medical, LLC
$93
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$57
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$52
SI-BONE, INC.
$45
Ethicon US, LLC
$30
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$27
Organogenesis Inc.
$25
Davol Inc.
$24
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Cerapedics Inc.
$19
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$14
Baxter Healthcare
$13
UOC USA INC
$8
Top 3 companies account for 72.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1688 · AERO · ALIF · AQUAMANTYS · AXSOS · Accelero-None · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CODMAN CERTAS · CellerateRx · EXPAREL · FLOSEAL · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT · Magellan · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · Nuvaline/NuvaMap O.R. · O-ARM-ST · O-ARM-Spine · PENNSAID · PSA · Puraply · SERRATO · STRATAFIX · Spinal-Stim · Stimulan · T2 · TRITANIUM · Ti3D · U-Motion II · U2 · UTF · UTS · Virage · ViviGen · XIA · XLIF
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $789 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
2.5
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH SOUTH LAKE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Snavely is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement.
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. Snavely experienced with new patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Snavely performed 384 new patient office visit, complex (60-74 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. Snavely receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Snavely received a total of $20,518 from 27 companies across 87 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. Snavely's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Clermont?
Dr. Snavely's average Medicare payment per service is $184. 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. Snavely) 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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