Medicare Enrolled

Dr. George White, M.D.

Surgery of the Hand · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
801 N ORANGE AVE, Orlando, FL 32801
4078412100
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1003890716 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. White 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. White

Dr. George White is a surgery of the hand in Orlando, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. White performed 11,105 Medicare services across 4,889 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. White received a total of $930 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 21 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery of the hand. 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. White 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 5% volume in FL$ $930 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
11,105
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for surgery of the hand
4,889
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~555 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)4,412$1$14
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,265$63$263
Injection into tendon or ligament1,196$29$174
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint713$26$158
X-ray of hand, 2 views589$22$90
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)571$95$379
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views501$24$101
Joint injection, major joint485$47$194
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint222$34$166
New patient office visit (30-44 min)208$73$334
New patient office visit (45-59 min)151$122$496
X-ray of wrist, 2 views142$23$99
Injection of carpal tunnel101$71$331
X-ray of elbow, 2 views70$21$85
Release and/or relocation of hand nerve65$324$1,328
Incision of tendon covering of finger52$141$893
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder49$831$4,495
Anchoring of biceps tendon35$232$2,298
Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers26$652$2,556
Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint26$51$197
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope25$343$1,569
Cast supplies, short arm splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass25$11$66
Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit23$684$2,577
Transfer of tendon to back of hand23$316$2,335
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views22$29$107
Limited removal of abnormal shoulder joint tissue using endoscope19$52$1,678
Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope18$395$2,102
Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, each additional digit17$221$815
Release of tissue of palm16$137$952
Removal of growth of muscle of hand or finger, less than 1.5 cm14$383$1,621
Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon12$43$188
Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff12$617$2,581
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 ↗
$930
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $186/year across 5 years
Bottom 38% in FL for surgery of the hand
10
Companies
21
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
$930 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$432
2021
$39
2020
$170
2019
$51
2018
$238

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$380
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$180
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$122
Stryker Corporation
$76
In2Bones USA, LLC
$71
Medtronic, Inc.
$33
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$21
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$15
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$13
Top 3 companies account for 73.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Comp Primary Revision Stem · Comp Reverse Humeral Tray · DJO Surgical 3DKnee System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · EBI Bone Healing System · EXPAREL · Geminus · IBS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Kimyrsa · Knees-MyMobility · LCP PLATES & SCREWS · SILICONE MCPX · Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder · TRAUMA · VARIAX · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $8 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgery of the Hands within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO
1.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. White is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

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. White experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. White performed 4,412 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. White receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. White received a total of $930 from 10 companies across 21 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. White's costs compare to other surgery of the hands in Orlando?
Dr. White's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. White) 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 →