Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ponnavolu Reddy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Sebring, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5115 US HIGHWAY 27 N STE 100, Sebring, FL 33870
8633852222
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1154327781 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. Reddy 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. Reddy

Dr. Ponnavolu Reddy is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Sebring, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Reddy performed 5,888 Medicare services across 2,379 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Reddy received a total of $716 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 13 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. Reddy 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 13% volume in FL $716 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 85679 Clear January 31, 2027
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,888
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for orthopedic surgery
2,379
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~294 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
Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) 2,150 $7 $47
Betamethasone steroid injection 1,129 $5 $21
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 783 $64 $321
Joint injection, major joint 341 $53 $291
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 247 $81 $396
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 138 $87 $453
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle 123 $40 $201
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 111 $25 $120
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 90 $101 $591
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 79 $24 $118
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 60 $40 $223
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 57 $27 $123
Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose 57 $61 $317
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 47 $39 $199
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 45 $26 $139
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 45 $26 $128
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 45 $24 $120
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 38 $30 $141
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 32 $19 $97
X-ray of hand, 2 views 30 $24 $108
X-ray of ankle, 2 views 28 $24 $112
Release and/or relocation of hand nerve 27 $331 $1,559
X-ray of foot, 2 views 27 $21 $98
X-ray of elbow, 2 views 24 $21 $90
X-ray of wrist, 2 views 24 $25 $117
Incision of tendon covering of finger 23 $182 $2,039
Injection of carpal tunnel 17 $72 $361
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 17 $189 $1,206
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 17 $106 $585
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 15 $29 $135
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 11 $199 $913
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 11 $34 $198
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 2023 ↗
$716
Total received (2019-2023)
Avg $143/year across 5 years
Bottom 21% in FL for orthopedic surgery
4
Companies
13
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
$716 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$113
2022
$26
2021
$174
2020
$343
2019
$60

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
TissueTech, Inc.
$343
Arthrex, Inc.
$234
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC
$113
Stryker Corporation
$26
Top 3 companies account for 96.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Prokera
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 $12 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
10.6
County median income
$55,581
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL
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 2023
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. Reddy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Reddy experienced with joint lubricant injection (trivisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Reddy performed 2,150 joint lubricant injection (trivisc) 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. Reddy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Reddy received a total of $716 from 4 companies across 13 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. Reddy's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sebring?
Dr. Reddy'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. Reddy) 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 →