Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sonya Clark, D.O.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · New Smyrna Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
600 PALMETTO ST, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
3864246845
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1427174374 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Clark 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. Clark

Dr. Sonya Clark is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in New Smyrna Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Clark performed 2,419 Medicare services across 977 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Clark received a total of $21,118 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 73 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. Clark 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 39% volume in FL $21,118 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,419
Medicare services
Top 39% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
977
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~127 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
900 $0 $30
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.
221 $62 $346
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.
150 $89 $411
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.
141 $25 $87
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.
120 $20 $72
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.
104 $103 $676
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min 89 $16 $66
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
87 $31 $193
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
80 $28 $147
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.
80 $39 $135
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
66 $40 $507
Electromyography of arm or leg muscles
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.
62 $68 $279
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
56 $4 $59
Injection for repair of abnormal muscle drainage tract
An injection is administered to repair an abnormal drainage tract within a muscle.
55 $81 $338
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.
43 $26 $113
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
34 $174 $1,418
Nerve conduction studies, 11-12
A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies.
31 $165 $702
Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes 30 $72 $245
Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes
Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments.
28 $8 $35
Injection of carpal tunnel 22 $65 $280
Endoscopic release of wrist ligament
A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist.
20 $354 $2,450
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 ↗
$21,118
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,017/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
18
Companies
73
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
$19,895 (94.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,223 (5.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,462
2023
$16
2022
$950
2021
$1,322
2020
$3,423
2019
$888
2018
$12,057

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medartis Inc.
$12,418
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$2,751
TriMed, Inc.
$1,917
Sonex Health, Inc.
$1,551
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$833
Arthrex, Inc.
$805
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$200
AXOGEN
$195
Abbott Laboratories
$130
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$42
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$32
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$31
DJO, LLC
$16
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$16
Bioventus LLC
$16
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTUS · Aptus · Avance Nerve Graft · Axium INS DRG IPG · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · CMF OL1000 · DUEXIS · EBI Bone Healing System · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FREEDOM WRIST · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · NEURAGEN · ONPATTRO · PENNSAID · RAYOS · REVERSE SHOULDER · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE · Stravix · Tactoset · ULTRAGUIDECTR · WristMotion · XIAFLEX
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $873 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$66,581
Nearest hospital
HALIFAX HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
13.7 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. Clark is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of FL peers, 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. Clark experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Clark performed 900 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Clark receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Clark received a total of $21,118 from 18 companies across 73 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. Clark's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in New Smyrna Beach?
Dr. Clark's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Clark) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →