Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Spencer Summers, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · West Palm Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
300 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
5616574600
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1598128811 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. Summers 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. Summers

Dr. Spencer Summers is an adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician in West Palm Beach, FL, with 10 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Summers performed 3,485 Medicare services across 2,819 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Summers received a total of $41,873 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Summers 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.

✓ 10 years in practice▲ Top 39% volume in FL$ $41,873 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,485
Medicare services
Top 39% in FL for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
2,819
Unique beneficiaries
$123
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~348 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
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views445$34$134
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg352$6$19
Joint injection, major joint340$55$207
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views320$40$142
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)275$103$341
New patient office visit (30-44 min)255$78$344
New patient office visit (45-59 min)240$120$521
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views236$29$114
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)211$71$233
Knee X-ray, 3 views178$35$121
Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose138$556$1,539
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes115$69$180
Total hip replacement78$1,106$7,137
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure67$125$1,005
Total knee replacement59$1,088$8,264
Computer-assisted, fluoroscopic image-guided musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation39$213$750
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)32$43$142
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views30$40$156
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)25$125$459
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views19$34$112
Replacement of knee joint on side of knee16$986$5,583
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views15$23$103
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.
6.3% high complexity
23.8% medium
69.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$41,873
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,979/year across 6 years
Top 30% in FL for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
11
Companies
89
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$34,556 (82.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,374 (12.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,943 (4.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$31,266
2023
$1,671
2022
$6,777
2021
$217
2020
$1,643
2018
$300

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$28,778
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$6,171
Stryker Corporation
$1,997
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,697
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
$1,643
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$763
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$633
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$107
Biocomposites Inc
$39
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Ethicon US, LLC
$22
Top 3 companies account for 88.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATTUNE · DALL-MILES · ETHICON · EVOS · G7 · HOFFMANN · INSIGNIA · JOURNEY II · K-15 PORK · Legion Revision · MAKO · MONOVISC · MPO Medial Pivot Knee · ORTHOVISC · Persona · Pico 14 · REAL INTELLIGENCE · ROSA · Stimulan Rapid Cure · TRIATHLON · TRIGEN INTERTAN · Velys · ZYNRELEF · 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 →

The majority of payments (82%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $1,202 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
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. Summers is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and consulting-driven industry engagement.

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. Summers experienced with hip x-ray, 2-3 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Summers performed 445 hip x-ray, 2-3 views 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. Summers receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Summers received a total of $41,873 from 11 companies across 89 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. Summers's costs compare to other adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in West Palm Beach?
Dr. Summers's average Medicare payment per service is $123. 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. Summers) 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 →