Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Hurford, M.D., PH.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Jacksonville, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hurford
Dr. Robert Hurford is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Jacksonville, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hurford performed 1,444 Medicare services across 1,256 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hurford received a total of $4,026 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 41 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. Hurford 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 50% volume in FL
$4,026 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 | 107092 | 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 ↗1,444
Medicare services
Top 50% in FL for orthopedic surgery
1,256
Unique beneficiaries
$170
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~76 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 (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. |
377 | $95 | $389 |
| 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. |
225 | $29 | $116 |
| 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. |
203 | $65 | $274 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
141 | $145 | $622 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
59 | $29 | $115 |
| 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. |
49 | $214 | $839 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
48 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
44 | $841 | $37,000 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
35 | $178 | $14,553 |
| 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. |
27 | $1,476 | $16,877 |
| 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. |
24 | $217 | $836 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
24 | $136 | $621 |
| 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. |
24 | $74 | $338 |
| 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. |
24 | $107 | $507 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
21 | $136 | $621 |
| Intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation, lower back A procedure that uses heat to destroy the basivertebral nerve located within the bone of the lower spine. This is performed on additional vertebral levels beyond the initial treatment site. |
18 | $179 | $690 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
16 | $642 | $7,340 |
| Heat destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve in bones of spine in lower back, first two bones | 16 | $377 | $1,454 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
16 | $24 | $96 |
| 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. |
15 | $340 | $7,867 |
| 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. |
15 | $634 | $18,075 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
12 | $1,438 | $12,575 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
11 | $616 | $7,145 |
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.
10.0% high complexity
16.2% medium
73.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,026
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $575/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in FL for orthopedic surgery
14
Companies
41
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
$3,828 (95.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$198 (4.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$52
2023
$111
2022
$367
2021
$363
2020
$1,014
2019
$1,566
2018
$552
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$2,235
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$435
Medtronic, Inc.
$336
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$217
Cerapedics Inc.
$198
Stryker Corporation
$147
Abbott Laboratories
$130
Spine Wave, Inc.
$124
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$83
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$48
SI-BONE, INC.
$32
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 74.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
10MM · ACTIVOS 10 BONE CEMENT · CAPSTONE · CASCADIA TL 3D · CD HORIZON · CLYDESDALE · COFLEX INTERLAMINAR TECHNOLOGY · Cervical-Stim · Cervical-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · DIVERGENCE-L · Fixation · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT · Intracept · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · MAZOR X SYSTEM · Mazor X Stealth Edition · Mepilex Border Post-Op · Mobi-C · PENNSAID · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · UNID_PASS
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $279 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
118
Per 100K population
11.7
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
5.7 mi
5.7 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. Hurford is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Hurford experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hurford performed 377 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Hurford receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hurford received a total of $4,026 from 14 companies across 41 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. Hurford's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Jacksonville?
Dr. Hurford's average Medicare payment per service is $170. 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. Hurford) 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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