Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steve Meadows, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Delray Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
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. Meadows 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. Meadows
Dr. Steve Meadows is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Delray Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Meadows performed 3,120 Medicare services across 1,918 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Meadows received a total of $15,034 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 78 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Meadows 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 28% volume in FL
$15,034 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 67441 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,120
Medicare services
Top 28% in FL for orthopedic surgery
1,918
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
736 | $5 | $13 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
377 | $69 | $267 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
267 | $28 | $119 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
246 | $26 | $161 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
207 | $75 | $330 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
149 | $54 | $147 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
144 | $19 | $71 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
138 | $37 | $305 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
116 | $24 | $70 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
99 | $31 | $119 |
| 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. |
76 | $134 | $582 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
65 | $25 | $134 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
50 | $36 | $165 |
| 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. |
42 | $102 | $378 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
38 | $27 | $113 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $125 | $495 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
35 | $41 | $269 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
32 | $211 | $2,975 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 31 | $17 | $56 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
28 | $26 | $154 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
26 | $41 | $119 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $109 | $712 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
21 | $1,073 | $6,900 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
21 | $447 | $3,115 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
17 | $39 | $168 |
| Adult short arm plaster splint supplies Supplies for a short arm splint made of plaster for patients aged 11 and older. |
16 | $6 | $19 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
15 | $53 | $314 |
| Self-care/home management training, per 15 min Instruction provided to help patients manage their own care or daily activities at home. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
15 | $23 | $56 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture. |
14 | $293 | $2,970 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant. |
14 | $1,047 | $6,700 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
13 | $70 | $438 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
13 | $18 | $60 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
34.7% medium
64.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,034
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,148/year across 7 years
Top 29% in FL for orthopedic surgery
28
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$11,575 (77.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,459 (23.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,314
2023
$534
2022
$637
2021
$150
2020
$117
2019
$947
2018
$335
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$11,575
Lima USA, Inc.
$610
Stryker Corporation
$551
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$376
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$368
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$224
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$181
DJO, LLC
$177
Trice Medical, Inc.
$127
Embody, Inc.
$109
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$108
ACUMED LLC
$104
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
Ethicon US, LLC
$50
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$50
SI-BONE, Inc.
$48
AXOGEN
$45
Globus Medical, Inc.
$40
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$34
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$30
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
CSL Behring
$24
Endo USA, Inc.
$24
KCI USA, Inc.
$18
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$17
KCI USA, Inc
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 84.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · AXSOS · Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System · Austedo XR · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Biomet Orthopak · CMF · CMF OL1000 · CellerateRx · Conquest FN · DISTAL FEMUR PLATE · DYNACORD · EBI Bone Healing System · EVOS · EXPAREL · FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · FOOTPRINT · GAMMA · HOFFMANN · HemiCAP Wrist · INSIGNIA · Iovera · Kcentra · MAKO · MONOVISC · NA · ORTHOVISC · PREVENA · Physio-Stim · PlasmaBlade · Restrata Wound Matrix · SMR · STRATAFIX · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · T2 · TFN-ADVANCE · TRIGEN · TRIGEN Femoral (FAN/TAN/Meta Nail) · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRIGEN InterTAN · Tricera Handpiece · UNIUM · VAC VERAFLO · XIAFLEX · Zilretta · iFuse Implant · mi-eye
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.
Equivalent to $482 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
167
Per 100K population
11.1
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
1.6 mi
1.6 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. Meadows is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Meadows experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Meadows performed 736 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Meadows receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Meadows received a total of $15,034 from 28 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. Meadows's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Delray Beach?
Dr. Meadows's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Meadows) 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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