Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Lins, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Royal Palm Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
440 N STATE ROAD 7 STE C, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
5617986600
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1801878327 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. Lins 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. Lins

Dr. Robert Lins is an orthopedic surgery in Royal Palm Beach, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lins performed 2,256 Medicare services across 1,127 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lins received a total of $976,280 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 90 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lins 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 36% volume in FL$ $976,280 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,256
Medicare services
Top 36% in FL for orthopedic surgery
1,127
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~113 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)853$1$12
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)475$70$234
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)139$101$339
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views118$28$134
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views114$22$125
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views109$31$200
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles101$43$199
New patient office visit (30-44 min)76$84$356
Injection into tendon or ligament46$39$223
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views42$42$199
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement35$45$233
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level30$233$1,510
New patient office visit (45-59 min)23$136$511
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast22$148$2,152
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views16$27$157
Joint injection, major joint15$57$281
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views15$25$133
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views15$28$139
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast12$158$1,975
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 ↗
$976,280
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $139,469/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for orthopedic surgery
14
Companies
90
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$883,774 (90.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$91,861 (9.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$645 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$129,670
2023
$142,022
2022
$181,704
2021
$77,377
2020
$101,783
2019
$149,216
2018
$194,508

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Captiva Spine Inc
$552,976
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$238,448
ZIMVIE INC.
$136,046
Highridge Medical LLC
$48,166
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$236
Medtronic, Inc.
$153
Abbott Laboratories
$79
Stryker Corporation
$65
Sonex Health, Inc.
$26
Zyla Life Sciences
$22
ACELL, INC.
$19
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
Radius Health, Inc.
$15
Bioventus LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 95.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASPEN MIS FUSION SYSTEM · Aspen · CapLOX II · Durolane · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Proclaim IPG · SPRIX · Sx-One Microknife · Sx-one Microknife · Tymlos · VARIAX · XIAFLEX · Zyston Straight Interbody Fusion System
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for orthopedic surgery in FL.

Equivalent to $43,275 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
119
Per 100K population
7.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5.5 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. Lins is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 2%), 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. Lins experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lins performed 853 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. Lins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lins received a total of $976,280 from 14 companies across 90 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. Lins's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Royal Palm Beach?
Dr. Lins'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. Lins) 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 →