Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arthur Sharkey, M.D.
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician · Gainesville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sharkey
Dr. Arthur Sharkey is a surgery of the hand physician in Gainesville, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharkey performed 3,347 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharkey received a total of $2,117 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 14 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sharkey is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 12% volume in FL
$2,117 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 | 69416 | 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,347
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for surgery of the hand (plastic surgery) physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
658 | $63 | $220 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
546 | $26 | $96 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
448 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
265 | $29 | $104 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
214 | $28 | $364 |
| 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. |
211 | $26 | $102 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
205 | $38 | $136 |
| 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. |
99 | $70 | $328 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
87 | $153 | $1,113 |
| 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. |
80 | $91 | $325 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
73 | $251 | $1,981 |
| 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. |
68 | $19 | $93 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
40 | $17 | $59 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
36 | $655 | $2,875 |
| Tendon transfer to back of hand A surgical procedure where a tendon is moved to a new location on the back of the hand to restore function. |
35 | $304 | $2,279 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 34 | $14 | $84 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
31 | $39 | $375 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
29 | $67 | $194 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
25 | $427 | $1,970 |
| 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. |
23 | $50 | $123 |
| Open treatment of distal radius fracture with internal fixation Surgical repair of a broken wrist bone involving three or more fragments on the thumb side, stabilized with an internal device. |
22 | $809 | $3,292 |
| Finger or hand ligament and joint repair Surgical repair of damaged ligaments in the finger or hand, including the associated finger joint. |
18 | $417 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
18 | $41 | $132 |
| Elbow nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve. |
17 | $460 | $2,498 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
16 | $11 | $37 |
| Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand. |
13 | $192 | $1,034 |
| 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. |
12 | $242 | $950 |
| Palm connective tissue removal and finger release Surgical removal of abnormal connective tissue in the palm to release tension on the first finger. |
12 | $671 | $2,907 |
| Transfer of tendon to thumb, palm, or wrist | 12 | $709 | $2,675 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$2,117
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $529/year across 4 years
Bottom 33% in FL for surgery of the hand (plastic surgery) physician
6
Companies
14
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$21
2022
$34
2021
$20
2018
$2,043
Payments by company (2023)
AXOGEN
$21
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,992
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$51
AXOGEN
$21
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$20
Bioventus LLC
$17
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 97.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Avance Nerve Graft · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · TENOGLIDE · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Surgery of the hand physicians in nearby ZIP areas
5
County median income
$59,659
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL
3.5 mi
3.5 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Sharkey is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Sharkey experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharkey performed 658 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Sharkey receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sharkey received a total of $2,117 from 6 companies across 14 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Sharkey's costs compare to other surgery of the hand physicians in Gainesville?
Dr. Sharkey's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Sharkey) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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