Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Jones, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Stuart, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1050 SE MONTEREY RD STE 400, Stuart, FL 34994
7722882400
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1265744205 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. Jones 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. Jones

Dr. Daniel Jones is an orthopedic surgery in Stuart, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jones performed 6,509 Medicare services across 2,762 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jones received a total of $2,947 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 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. Jones 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in FL$ $2,947 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,509
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for orthopedic surgery
2,762
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~434 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
Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc)2,000$7$27
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)870$99$440
Joint injection, major joint692$49$239
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg538$6$25
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views347$36$141
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views296$36$130
Knee X-ray, 3 views221$32$113
Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose208$58$200
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)186$63$324
New patient office visit (45-59 min)162$119$575
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min130$18$88
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg84$9$67
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)80$0$15
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement77$95$681
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast64$101$1,009
Total knee replacement55$1,128$6,593
Total hip replacement52$1,121$6,480
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg51$0$15
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views46$26$95
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast39$111$1,030
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle35$11$69
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views34$26$112
Functional activity therapy32$25$95
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast28$117$1,005
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views23$51$194
Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement22$1,045$4,606
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast22$86$970
Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose19$554$1,600
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views18$31$125
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)18$116$616
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant17$1,102$4,875
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views16$28$97
Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis14$1,538$7,502
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity13$101$403
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.
2.0% high complexity
59.3% medium
38.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,947
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $421/year across 7 years
Bottom 37% in FL for orthopedic surgery
6
Companies
62
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
$2,947 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$402
2023
$499
2022
$832
2021
$558
2020
$412
2019
$142
2018
$103

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$2,087
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$426
Stryker Corporation
$268
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$103
Medtronic, Inc.
$34
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$30
Top 3 companies account for 94.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUAMANTYS(TM) · Accelero-None · Arcos · CORI · EVOS · INSIGNIA · JET-X Bar · JOURNEY II · Journey Uni · LEGION Revision · MAKO · MAVERICK · MONOVISC · Navio Surgical System · Persona · Persona Revision · ROSA · ROSA-Knee · TANDEM · TRIGEN · TRIGEN Femoral (FAN/TAN/Meta Nail) · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRIGEN META-NAIL · Tapestry · VISIONAIRE · VLP Foot · mymobility Platform
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 $45 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
42
Per 100K population
26.2
County median income
$80,701
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN NORTH HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Jones is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Jones experienced with joint lubricant injection (trivisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jones performed 2,000 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. Jones receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jones received a total of $2,947 from 6 companies across 62 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. Jones's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Stuart?
Dr. Jones's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Jones) 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 →