Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Harrison, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Melbourne, 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. Harrison
Dr. Richard Harrison is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Melbourne, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Harrison performed 1,575 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Harrison received a total of $12,359 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 84 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. Harrison 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 46% volume in FL
$12,359 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 | 110018 | 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 ↗1,575
Medicare services
Top 46% in FL for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$114
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
334 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
228 | $92 | $334 |
| 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. |
170 | $29 | $128 |
| 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. |
97 | $117 | $509 |
| 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. |
83 | $24 | $100 |
| 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. |
64 | $77 | $314 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
51 | $130 | $448 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
37 | $192 | $1,334 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
37 | $15 | $45 |
| 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. |
36 | $29 | $139 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
32 | $1,111 | $4,693 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
31 | $116 | $458 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
27 | $33 | $200 |
| 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. |
25 | $33 | $128 |
| 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. |
23 | $395 | $2,491 |
| Partial collarbone removal via endoscope This procedure involves the surgical removal of a portion of the collarbone (clavicle) using an endoscope, a small camera inserted through a tiny incision to guide the surgeon. |
23 | $310 | $2,147 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
23 | $140 | $1,277 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 23 | $160 | $637 |
| Wrist tendon sheath incision A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist. |
22 | $135 | $1,099 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
20 | $621 | $2,617 |
| 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. |
20 | $70 | $224 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
19 | $185 | $2,007 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $26 | $129 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
16 | $44 | $196 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
15 | $63 | $224 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
14 | $866 | $3,395 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
14 | $41 | $163 |
| 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. |
14 | $137 | $614 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder labrum repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair the shoulder socket using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
12 | $459 | $3,264 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
12 | $363 | $2,907 |
| 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. |
12 | $324 | $1,820 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
11 | $64 | $245 |
| Treatment of upper arm bone broken at shoulder joint This procedure involves the medical management of a fracture in the humerus bone at the shoulder joint. It focuses on stabilizing the broken bone to facilitate healing. |
11 | $327 | $2,459 |
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.
3.4% high complexity
28.7% medium
67.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,359
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,766/year across 7 years
Top 33% in FL for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
84
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.
2024
$702
2023
$221
2022
$1,556
2021
$4,064
2020
$780
2019
$2,193
2018
$2,842
Payments by company (2024)
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
$210
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$144
Amgen Inc.
$130
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Stryker Corporation
$75
Reel Surgical, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 68.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$6,291
Fones Marketing Management, Inc.
$2,986
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$986
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$462
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
$210
Stryker Corporation
$186
Lima USA, Inc.
$146
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$144
Reel Surgical, Inc.
$139
Amgen Inc.
$130
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$98
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$66
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$57
EXACTECH, INC.
$54
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$53
Embody, Inc.
$51
ERMI Inc.
$36
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$24
Vericel Corporation
$22
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$21
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$17
Sonex Health, Inc.
$15
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$14
ERMI LLC
$13
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 83.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AQUAMANTYS · Actishield · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES SOFT TISSUE REPAIR ARTHROFLEX · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · EBI Bone Healing System · EQUINOXE · EVENITY · EVOS · EVOS WRIST · EXPAREL · Exparel · FREEDOM WRIST · HOFFMANN · HemiCAP Shoulder · HemiCAP Wrist · InSet System · LANTERN SURGICAL ASSISTANT · MACI · MONOVISC · Multiloc · PRIME SERIES · Physio-Stim · REGENETEN Shoulder · Regeneten · Shoulder System · Sx-One Microknife · TRIGEN Humeral Nail System · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRIGEN InterTAN
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
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
42
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ORLANDO HEALTH MELBOURNE HOSPITAL
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0.0 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 2024 |
| 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. Harrison is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 18 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. Harrison experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Harrison performed 334 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Harrison receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Harrison received a total of $12,359 from 26 companies across 84 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. Harrison's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Melbourne?
Dr. Harrison's average Medicare payment per service is $114. 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. Harrison) 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.
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