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Dr. Andrew Seltzer, D.O.
Surgery of the Hand · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Seltzer 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. Seltzer
Dr. Andrew Seltzer is a surgery of the hand specialist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Seltzer performed 8,264 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Seltzer received a total of $7,844 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 68 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. Seltzer 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 16% volume in FL
$7,844 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 5301 | Clear | March 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,264
Medicare services
Top 16% in FL for surgery of the hand
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyaluronan joint injection, 1 mg An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space to supplement joint fluid. |
2,541 | $23 | $76 |
| Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
1,427 | $7 | $66 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
1,177 | $5 | $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. |
491 | $68 | $478 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
321 | $55 | $372 |
| 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. |
273 | $82 | $595 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
238 | $24 | $140 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 220 | $17 | $143 |
| 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. |
195 | $31 | $149 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
186 | $40 | $307 |
| 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. |
156 | $84 | $677 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
140 | $30 | $164 |
| 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. |
115 | $111 | $885 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
112 | $26 | $138 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
104 | $45 | $312 |
| 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. |
101 | $28 | $147 |
| 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. |
91 | $28 | $144 |
| 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. |
54 | $27 | $156 |
| 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. |
39 | $45 | $293 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
32 | $217 | $2,841 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
31 | $13 | $388 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
30 | $334 | $2,433 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
28 | $26 | $128 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
25 | $37 | $261 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture. |
25 | $267 | $1,835 |
| 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. |
21 | $29 | $184 |
| 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 | $144 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $35 | $214 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 14 | $67 | $512 |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes | 14 | $75 | $322 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
13 | $706 | $3,875 |
| 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. |
12 | $32 | $173 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,844
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,121/year across 7 years
Top 23% in FL for surgery of the hand
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
68
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
$197
2023
$651
2022
$469
2021
$1,285
2020
$90
2019
$3,437
2018
$1,713
Payments by company (2024)
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$130
Stryker Corporation
$27
Avanos Medical
$23
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 91.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$4,363
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
$1,522
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$447
Stryker Corporation
$424
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$411
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$130
Abbott Laboratories
$78
Medtronic, Inc.
$77
Embody, Inc.
$71
Bioventus LLC
$66
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
AbbVie Inc.
$42
AXOGEN
$30
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$25
DJO, LLC
$25
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Avanos Medical
$23
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · CMF OL1000 · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS HAND & WRIST DISTAL RADIUS · DUEXIS · EVOS · EXPAREL · Echelon · GELSYN-3 · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Integra Spider Limted Wrist Fusion System · KRYSTEXXA · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · Katalyst Bipolar Radial Head System · L360 Thigh System · MAKO · Navio Surgical System · PENNSAID · PROCLAIM · Physio-Stim · ROSA · SPIDER/2 · Spinal-Stim · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · UBRELVY · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VARIAX · XIAFLEX · Zilretta · mymobility Platform
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
Surgery of the hands in nearby ZIP areas
3
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Seltzer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in FL), with 19 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. Seltzer experienced with hyaluronan joint injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Seltzer performed 2,541 hyaluronan joint injection, 1 mg 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. Seltzer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Seltzer received a total of $7,844 from 19 companies across 68 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. Seltzer's costs compare to other surgery of the hands in Palm Beach Gardens?
Dr. Seltzer's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Seltzer) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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