Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Erik Nilssen, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nilssen
Dr. Erik Nilssen is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Pensacola, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nilssen performed 2,071 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nilssen received a total of $242,614 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 156 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. Nilssen 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 38% volume in FL
$242,614 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 | 99816 | Clear | January 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 ↗2,071
Medicare services
Top 38% in FL for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$83
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
497 | $25 | $92 |
| CT scan of leg, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the leg's internal structures. |
424 | $83 | $600 |
| 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. |
283 | $93 | $310 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
193 | $27 | $99 |
| 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. |
132 | $117 | $483 |
| 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. |
75 | $62 | $210 |
| Short leg splint application A splint is applied to the lower leg, extending from the calf down to the foot, to support and immobilize the area. |
56 | $56 | $211 |
| Adult short leg plaster splint supplies Materials for a short leg splint made of plaster, intended for patients aged 11 years and older. |
56 | $11 | $15 |
| Short leg cast application Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing. |
51 | $59 | $245 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient. |
51 | $38 | $125 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 39 | $42 | $314 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 31 | $137 | $599 |
| Removal of surface implant from bone A surgical procedure to remove an implant that is attached to the surface of a bone. |
29 | $220 | $1,145 |
| 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. |
24 | $139 | $417 |
| Peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode through the skin into a peripheral nerve. This electrode is part of a neurostimulator system used to deliver electrical impulses. |
22 | $1,223 | $6,700 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance. |
21 | $166 | $1,113 |
| Partial removal of foot or heel bone Surgical removal of a portion of a bone in the foot or heel. This procedure involves cutting away part of the affected bone structure. |
20 | $234 | $1,351 |
| Bone graft harvest from large bone Surgical removal of bone tissue from a large bone to be used as a graft for another part of the body. |
14 | $112 | $976 |
| Partial removal of infected foot or heel bone Surgical removal of a portion of the infected bone in the foot or heel to treat infection. |
14 | $240 | $1,492 |
| Partial removal of foot bone to straighten toe A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of a foot bone, excluding the big toe, to correct toe alignment. |
14 | $184 | $1,130 |
| 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. |
13 | $87 | $315 |
| Bunion correction with midfoot bone realignment A surgical procedure to correct a bunion by realigning the midfoot bone toward the toe area. |
12 | $354 | $1,574 |
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 ↗$242,614
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $34,659/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
156
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
$1,029
2023
$26,516
2022
$35,620
2021
$34,869
2020
$43,710
2019
$68,399
2018
$32,469
Payments by company (2024)
Globus Medical, Inc.
$956
Curonix LLC
$73
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$188,628
Globus Medical, Inc.
$24,246
Curonix LLC
$21,770
Medartis Inc.
$4,000
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$3,167
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$202
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$88
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$77
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$54
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$52
3M Company
$38
DJO, LLC
$36
Bioventus LLC
$34
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$30
Nevro Corp.
$28
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$25
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$25
Organogenesis Inc.
$23
AXOGEN
$21
Baudax Bio Inc.
$18
ACELL, INC.
$14
Egalet US Inc
$14
Stryker Corporation
$12
Paragon 28, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 96.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANJESO · ANTHEM · APTUS · AUGMENT · Absolute Bi-Polar Shoulder · AccuFill · AccuPort · AccuPort Cannula · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Biomet Orthopak · Biomet SpinalPak · Biowick · Bone Healing Product Portfolio · Bone Healing-None · CANNULATED SCREWS · CAPTIVATE · CFNS StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · CMF OL1000 · CROSSCHECK · Captivate VL · Clarity Orthodontic Bracket · Clavical Fixation (16-186) · Clavicular Fracture Fixation · EBI Bone Healing System · Excelsius Robotics System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · Exogen · FUSEFORCE · Foot and Ankle · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HAMMERLOCK · HYMOVIS · Headless Compression Screw · Joust · Nalu Neurostimulation System · ORTHOLOC · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · Puraply · RISE-L · SCP Foot & Ankle Kit · SPRIX · Senza · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Trauma · Trauma Compression Screw
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
50
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
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. Nilssen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Nilssen experienced with foot x-ray, 3+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nilssen performed 497 foot x-ray, 3+ views 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. Nilssen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nilssen received a total of $242,614 from 24 companies across 156 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. Nilssen's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Pensacola?
Dr. Nilssen's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Nilssen) 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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