Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lindsay Flynn, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Gainesville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-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. Flynn 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. Flynn
Dr. Lindsay Flynn is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Gainesville, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Flynn performed 6,121 Medicare services across 2,103 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Flynn received a total of $6,181 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. 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. Flynn 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in FL
$6,181 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 | 145649 | 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 ↗6,121
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
2,103
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collagenase injection, 0.01 mg An injection of collagenase enzyme to break down collagen tissue. The dose specified is 0.01 milligrams. |
2,700 | $51 | $136 |
| 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. |
977 | $62 | $220 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 586 | $6 | $21 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
296 | $36 | $136 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
246 | $33 | $376 |
| 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. |
201 | $90 | $325 |
| 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. |
200 | $29 | $104 |
| 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. |
146 | $25 | $96 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
106 | $364 | $1,818 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
73 | $155 | $1,113 |
| 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. |
72 | $26 | $102 |
| 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. |
56 | $77 | $328 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
46 | $69 | $194 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
44 | $18 | $59 |
| 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. |
40 | $121 | $501 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
32 | $42 | $398 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
32 | $10 | $37 |
| 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. |
31 | $35 | $125 |
| 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. |
29 | $16 | $93 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
26 | $213 | $1,981 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $86 | $320 |
| Finger manipulation for connective tissue release A procedure involving the manipulation of a finger to release connective tissue after an enzyme injection has been administered. |
24 | $73 | $234 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
23 | $1 | $5 |
| Medication injection into palm A procedure involving the injection of medication into the palm of the hand. |
20 | $55 | $210 |
| 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. |
20 | $455 | $2,498 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
19 | $648 | $2,875 |
| 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. |
19 | $828 | $3,379 |
| 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. |
16 | $327 | $2,279 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
15 | $41 | $111 |
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 ↗$6,181
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $1,236/year across 5 years
Top 34% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
18
Companies
82
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
$3,460 (56.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,721 (44.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$377
2023
$2,035
2022
$3,224
2021
$392
2020
$153
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,315
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$972
CGG Medical Inc
$468
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$310
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$157
PRIME SURGICAL, LLC
$143
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$126
Allergan, Inc.
$125
Boston Scientific Corporation
$106
Endo USA, Inc.
$102
Sonex Health, Inc.
$98
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$81
Stryker Corporation
$47
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
Linvatec Corporation
$28
Bioventus LLC
$22
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 76.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BIOBRACE 23MM · BOTOX · CONEXTIONS TR TENDON REPAIR SYSTEM-IMPLANT MECHANISM · Checkpoint Stimulators · D-RAD SMART PAK · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS HAND & WRIST DISTAL RADIUS · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA MINI FRAGMENT · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · GRAFIX PL · Geminus · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · INTEGRA WOUND MATRIX (THIN) · MemoFix · NA · NEURAGEN · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE · TENOGLIDE · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XIAFLEX · ZYNRELEF · Zynrelef
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 (56%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $101 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.8
County median income
$59,659
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL
3.5 mi
3.5 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. Flynn is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement.
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. Flynn experienced with collagenase injection, 0.01 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Flynn performed 2,700 collagenase injection, 0.01 mg 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. Flynn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Flynn received a total of $6,181 from 18 companies across 82 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. Flynn's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Gainesville?
Dr. Flynn's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Flynn) 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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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.
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