Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Hinson, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Palm Beach Gardens, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hinson
Dr. John Hinson is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hinson performed 4,432 Medicare services across 1,922 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hinson received a total of $7,820 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 179 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. Hinson 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in FL
$7,820 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,432
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for orthopedic surgery
1,922
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,910 | $1 | $60 |
| 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. |
871 | $97 | $678 |
| 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. |
457 | $26 | $151 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
436 | $55 | $379 |
| 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. |
130 | $109 | $886 |
| 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. |
91 | $25 | $149 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
72 | $41 | $310 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
54 | $27 | $151 |
| 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. |
53 | $133 | $949 |
| 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. |
42 | $69 | $478 |
| 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. |
37 | $35 | $193 |
| 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. |
35 | $32 | $176 |
| 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. |
35 | $139 | $1,044 |
| 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. |
26 | $1,410 | $8,085 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
25 | $68 | $536 |
| 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. |
23 | $31 | $161 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
21 | $13 | $388 |
| 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. |
20 | $31 | $180 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
17 | $985 | $6,320 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $166 | $1,171 |
| 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. |
14 | $29 | $175 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant. |
13 | $1,029 | $5,449 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
12 | $918 | $5,773 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $108 | $713 |
| 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. |
11 | $149 | $4,788 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
55.0% medium
44.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,820
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,117/year across 7 years
Top 42% in FL for orthopedic surgery
19
Companies
179
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
$5,712 (73.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,108 (27.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$969
2023
$609
2022
$817
2021
$2,450
2020
$502
2019
$792
2018
$1,682
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$2,529
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$2,211
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$1,277
ERMI Inc.
$454
Arthrex, Inc.
$333
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$248
Stryker Corporation
$165
Exactech, Inc.
$155
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$86
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$80
DJO, LLC
$69
Abbott Laboratories
$50
ERMI LLC
$40
Bioventus LLC
$29
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$21
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$20
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
KCI USA, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 76.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACCORD · AETOS Shoulder System · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY & FRACTURE REVERS · Accu-pass · Biceptor · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CMF · CMF OL1000 · Cannulated Screws · Coblation Wands · DUEXIS · EVOS · EVOS MINI · EVOS SMALL · EVOS WRIST · Equinoxe · Evos Mini · Exparel · FAST-FIX · FIRSTPASS · GAMMA · GELSYN-3 · HEALICOIL · HEALICOIL Suture Anchor · Hat-Trick · JET-X · JET-X Mini · Jet-X · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Katalyst · Katalyst Bipolar Radial Head System · Large QWIX · MICRORAPTOR Suture Anchor · MONOVISC · ORTHOVISC · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · PERI-LOC · PREVENA · Panta 2 · Parcus Suture Anchors · Peri-Loc · Physio-Stim · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Q-FIX · Regeneten · SMALL CANNULATED SCREW · THROMBIN-JMI · TRIGEN · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRIGEN InterTAN · TRIGEN META-NAIL · TWINFIX · Tactoset
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 (73%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $176 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
95
Per 100K population
6.3
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Hinson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Hinson experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hinson performed 1,910 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. Hinson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hinson received a total of $7,820 from 19 companies across 179 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. Hinson's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Palm Beach Gardens?
Dr. Hinson's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Hinson) 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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