Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Edward Dupay, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3033 WINKLER AVENUE, Fort Myers, FL 33916
2392777070
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1962490375 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. Dupay 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. Dupay

Dr. Edward Dupay is an orthopedic surgery in Fort Myers, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dupay performed 2,444 Medicare services across 1,334 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dupay received a total of $3,566 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 72 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Dupay 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 34% volume in FL$ $3,566 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,444
Medicare services
Top 34% in FL for orthopedic surgery
1,334
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~122 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)801$0$1
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)378$72$191
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views153$34$97
Joint injection, major joint147$53$160
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)143$92$267
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views139$26$73
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views117$36$99
New patient office visit (30-44 min)92$83$238
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement78$91$245
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)74$0$1
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views57$30$77
New patient office visit (45-59 min)57$130$354
Knee X-ray, 3 views49$31$86
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views45$30$86
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)32$37$120
X-ray of elbow, 2 views25$22$62
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and19$40$111
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint15$37$118
Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml12$1$1
Total knee replacement11$1,103$2,868
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.
0.5% high complexity
42.4% medium
57.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,566
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $509/year across 7 years
Bottom 41% in FL for orthopedic surgery
27
Companies
72
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
$2,432 (68.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,134 (31.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$790
2023
$213
2022
$128
2021
$135
2020
$1,266
2019
$580
2018
$455

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,134
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$429
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$288
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$257
Stryker Corporation
$146
ORTHALIGN INC
$137
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$126
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$123
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$118
Radius Health, Inc.
$101
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$87
PFIZER INC.
$83
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$81
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$62
Medtronic, Inc.
$53
ERMI Inc.
$52
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$46
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Curonix LLC
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Acacia Pharma Inc
$19
Orthogenrx Inc.
$17
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$16
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$16
Avanos Medical
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
4.5 and 5.5mm Knotless Anchor · BYFAVO · CHANTIX · CLOSURERFS · Dyonics Powermini/Powermax · ELIQUIS · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · Exparel · Footprint Ultra PK. SL · GenVisc 850 · GoFlo Pole Pump · Hymovis · MONOVISC · MPO Hip System · Mepilex Border Post-Op · ORTHALIGN PLUS · ORTHOVISC · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PRODIGY · Persona · REAL INTELLIGENCE · SYNVISC-ONE · Sports Medicine Product Portfolio · TRITANIUM · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · Tymlos · XIAFLEX · Zilretta
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 (68%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $146 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
56
Per 100K population
7.1
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2.8 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. Dupay is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Dupay experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dupay performed 801 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Dupay receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dupay received a total of $3,566 from 27 companies across 72 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. Dupay's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Fort Myers?
Dr. Dupay's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Dupay) 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 →