Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Paul Morin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Winter Haven, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3000 WOODMONT AVE, Winter Haven, FL 33884
8632931191
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1992713788 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Morin

Dr. Paul Morin is an orthopedic surgery in Winter Haven, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morin performed 4,101 Medicare services across 2,752 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morin received a total of $596 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 22 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. Morin 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 20% volume in FL$ $596 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,101
Medicare services
Top 20% in FL for orthopedic surgery
2,752
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~216 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 injection, major joint673$41$192
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg632$9$24
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)444$62$150
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)319$89$218
Knee X-ray, 3 views271$27$115
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min206$19$93
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views186$25$97
New patient office visit (45-59 min)159$107$333
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)145$37$113
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views126$36$128
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views92$24$98
New patient office visit (30-44 min)90$68$217
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg82$5$13
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views59$35$142
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views48$33$132
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views46$26$102
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast44$161$671
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views38$27$102
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint34$26$156
Screening test for pathogenic organisms29$6$28
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)28$4$9
Sed rate test (inflammation marker)28$3$5
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential27$8$16
Coagulation assessment blood test, plasma or whole blood27$6$12
Chest X-ray, 2 views25$25$96
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast24$150$675
Blood draw (venipuncture)22$8$9
Total knee replacement20$1,037$4,331
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views20$25$114
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and20$37$107
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views19$24$91
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel19$10$21
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead19$11$51
Body fluid cell count with cell identification15$5$11
Crystal identification from tissue or body fluid15$7$15
Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope14$358$2,128
Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope13$140$563
Bacterial culture, any other source except urine, blood or stool, aerobic12$8$17
Urinalysis with microscopic exam11$3$6
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.
0.5% high complexity
36.3% medium
63.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$596
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $99/year across 6 years
Bottom 20% in FL for orthopedic surgery
10
Companies
22
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
$596 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$199
2023
$168
2022
$143
2021
$29
2020
$20
2018
$37

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$250
Curonix LLC
$79
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$58
Bioventus LLC
$43
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC
$40
Abbott Laboratories
$37
Stryker Corporation
$34
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$25
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 64.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Avance · BioWick X · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · DUROLANE · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · INSPACE · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · Persona · REGENETEN Shoulder · STRATAFIX · Tapestry · 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 $15 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
4.9 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. Morin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Morin experienced with joint injection, major joint?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morin performed 673 joint injection, major joint 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. Morin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morin received a total of $596 from 10 companies across 22 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. Morin's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Winter Haven?
Dr. Morin's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Morin) 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 →