Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stewart Eidelson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Delray Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Eidelson
Dr. Stewart Eidelson is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Delray Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Eidelson performed 3,793 Medicare services across 2,373 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Eidelson received a total of $410,350 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 147 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. Eidelson 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 22% volume in FL
$410,350 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 | 55593 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗3,793
Medicare services
Top 22% in FL for orthopedic surgery
2,373
Unique beneficiaries
$139
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
778 | $71 | $130 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 452 | $5 | $7 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
295 | $0 | $10 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
259 | $228 | $450 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
245 | $105 | $225 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
229 | $178 | $300 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
223 | $94 | $200 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
214 | $30 | $60 |
| 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. |
163 | $45 | $85 |
| 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. |
149 | $133 | $250 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
78 | $192 | $350 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
77 | $99 | $250 |
| 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. |
75 | $353 | $995 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
50 | $363 | $846 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
49 | $197 | $400 |
| 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. |
44 | $149 | $270 |
| Spinal decompression surgery, more than 2 segments A surgical procedure to remove bone from the spine and sever nerve roots across more than two spinal segments to relieve pressure. |
43 | $553 | $1,800 |
| 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. |
41 | $1,205 | $2,200 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
37 | $207 | $500 |
| 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. |
37 | $515 | $1,550 |
| 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. |
37 | $88 | $200 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
31 | $233 | $450 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
30 | $669 | $1,248 |
| Partial bone removal of additional lower back spine segment during fusion This procedure involves the partial removal of bone from an additional segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed as part of a spinal fusion surgery in the lower back. |
28 | $206 | $350 |
| 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. |
25 | $1,486 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
20 | $229 | $450 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views with bending An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using 2 to 3 views, including bending positions. |
19 | $33 | $75 |
| 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. |
17 | $354 | $1,224 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
13 | $681 | $1,248 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
12 | $354 | $700 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
12 | $207 | $500 |
| Spinal fusion with partial bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to join additional segments of the spine. It involves the partial removal of spine bone and disc tissue. |
11 | $437 | $750 |
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.
7.0% high complexity
49.0% medium
44.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$410,350
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $58,621/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for orthopedic surgery
15
Companies
147
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
$394,737 (96.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,558 (3.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,055 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,224
2023
$29,483
2022
$22,605
2021
$38,913
2020
$68,630
2019
$109,992
2018
$128,502
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Captiva Spine Inc
$126,617
Stryker Corporation
$73,588
Spinevision SAS
$58,900
Life Spine, Inc.
$43,847
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$32,994
Spineart USA Inc
$27,355
Sintea Plustek, LLC
$18,900
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$11,183
Medicrea USA, Corp.
$8,212
SPINEART USA INC
$5,456
Cerapedics, Inc.
$3,055
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$125
Augmedics Inc.
$59
Abbott Laboratories
$42
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 63.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALEUTIAN · Biologics · CASCADIA · CapLOX II · ES2 · ETERNA · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · Invictus MIS · JULIET PO/OL Ti · JULIET TL Ti · MECTALIF · MYSPINE · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · Nautilus · ORTHOVISC · Other - Miscellaneous · PASS-LP · PERLA C · ProLift · Prolift · ROMEO 2 · SERRATO · TRITANIUM · TowerLOX EXT · Transfasten · XIA · Xvision
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 (96%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for orthopedic surgery in FL.
Equivalent to $10,819 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
182
Per 100K population
12.1
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Eidelson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in FL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 5% of FL peers, 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. Eidelson experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Eidelson performed 778 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Eidelson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Eidelson received a total of $410,350 from 15 companies across 147 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. Eidelson's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Delray Beach?
Dr. Eidelson's average Medicare payment per service is $139. 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. Eidelson) 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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