Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Leo Chen, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Fort Walton 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. Chen 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. Chen
Dr. Leo Chen is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chen performed 5,930 Medicare services across 1,157 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chen received a total of $46,281 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 149 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. Chen 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 13% volume in FL
$46,281 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 | 86347 | 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 ↗5,930
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for orthopedic surgery
1,157
Unique beneficiaries
$432
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carepatch application, per square centimeter Application of a therapeutic patch to the skin, measured by area in square centimeters. |
2,318 | $1,050 | $1,410 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,562 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
530 | $65 | $109 |
| 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. |
440 | $86 | $170 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
197 | $72 | $250 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
128 | $30 | $75 |
| 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. |
117 | $24 | $60 |
| 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. |
93 | $23 | $65 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
86 | $50 | $150 |
| 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. |
85 | $71 | $198 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
85 | $58 | $150 |
| 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. |
63 | $32 | $65 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
30 | $23 | $60 |
| 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. |
27 | $30 | $85 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
25 | $40 | $120 |
| 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. |
20 | $99 | $282 |
| 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. |
19 | $24 | $85 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
18 | $25 | $60 |
| 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. |
16 | $90 | $638 |
| Knee arthroscopy with synovectomy A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to remove the inflamed lining of the knee joint. |
15 | $419 | $1,800 |
| 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. |
15 | $41 | $500 |
| 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. |
15 | $18 | $60 |
| Knee arthroscopy for removal of loose body or cartilage shaving A surgical knee arthroscopy procedure to remove loose bodies or foreign objects, or to shave damaged articular cartilage. This is performed in a different compartment of the knee during another surgical knee arthroscopy. |
14 | $65 | $250 |
| 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. |
12 | $137 | $300 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$46,281
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,612/year across 7 years
Top 16% in FL for orthopedic surgery
22
Companies
149
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
$21,466 (46.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$20,808 (45.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,967 (8.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$40 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$11,331
2023
$11,676
2022
$5,560
2021
$1,924
2020
$1,589
2019
$9,742
2018
$4,460
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$23,132
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$7,091
SI-BONE, Inc.
$4,748
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,967
Stryker Corporation
$3,591
Life Spine, Inc.
$1,563
Conformis, Inc.
$1,353
SI-BONE, INC.
$134
DJO, LLC
$126
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$101
Vericel Corporation
$91
Bioventus LLC
$75
Avanos Medical
$71
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$45
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$45
Medtronic, Inc.
$40
Organogenesis Inc.
$32
Curonix LLC
$23
ConvaTec Inc.
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$14
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
ACELL, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 75.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BIORAPTOR · Biceptor · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · CORAIL · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DJO Surgical CLP Hip System · DJO Surgical TaperFill Hip System · DONJOY · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · HEALICOIL · HEALICOIL Suture Anchor · HEALIX · HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK · Healicoil · Hip · IFUSE IMPLANT · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Identity PS · JOURNEY II BCS · Journey II XR · MACI · MAKO · MICRORAPTOR Knotless Anchor · MICRORAPTOR Knotless Shoulder · MULTIFIX S · NA · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · POLARCUP · Q-FIX · R3 ACETABULAR · REDAPT · REGENESORB · REUNION · Regeneten · SImpact · Santyl · TRAUMA NAVIGATION SYSTEM · Ultra Vac · VERILAST Hips · XIAFLEX · ZUK Uni
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 $780 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
27
Per 100K population
12.6
County median income
$79,097
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN 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. Chen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of FL peers, with 20 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. Chen experienced with carepatch application, per square centimeter?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chen performed 2,318 carepatch application, per square centimeter 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. Chen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chen received a total of $46,281 from 22 companies across 149 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. Chen's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Walton Beach?
Dr. Chen's average Medicare payment per service is $432. 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. Chen) 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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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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