Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Clapp, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Clapp
Dr. John Clapp is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Augusta, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Clapp performed 1,515 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Clapp received a total of $3,990 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Clapp is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 43% volume in GA
$3,990 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,515
Medicare services
Top 43% in GA for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$113
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
384 | $59 | $110 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
299 | $91 | $160 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
206 | $25 | $102 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
103 | $139 | $1,200 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
87 | $19 | $75 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
64 | $25 | $108 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
60 | $73 | $188 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
35 | $144 | $1,200 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
31 | $201 | $1,400 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
31 | $623 | $4,175 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $119 | $265 |
| X-ray of spine, 1 view A single-view X-ray image of the spine to visualize the bones and alignment. |
29 | $13 | $63 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
27 | $152 | $1,007 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
25 | $71 | $155 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
16 | $569 | $4,800 |
| Spinal fusion and bone/disc removal, 1 disc A surgical procedure involving the fusion of lower spine bones and the partial removal of a spine bone or disc through the back. |
15 | $1,174 | $4,100 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
15 | $31 | $76 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $26 | $90 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 12 | $1,148 | $4,100 |
| Lower spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the lower spine. |
11 | $587 | $3,830 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
11 | $596 | $5,500 |
| X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of the middle and lower sections of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
11 | $21 | $88 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
3.8% high complexity
9.1% medium
87.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,990
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $570/year across 7 years
Top 48% in GA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
49
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$234
2023
$874
2022
$1,831
2021
$437
2020
$235
2019
$99
2018
$278
Payments by company (2024)
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$104
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$77
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Solventum Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 93.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$2,239
NuVasive, Inc.
$379
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$241
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$184
4WEB, INC.
$145
Brainlab, Inc.
$96
4WEB, Inc.
$94
ZSFab, Inc.
$92
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$88
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$77
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$71
Boston Scientific Corporation
$68
Spineology Inc.
$58
Medtronic, Inc.
$41
Augmedics Inc.
$29
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Solventum Corporation
$16
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$12
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 71.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ANTHEM · Airo · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · CONDUIT · CREO · EVOS · EXCELSIUS GPS · EXPAREL · Excelsius GPS · Excelsius Robotics System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · General - Pain Management · INTEllIO LINK WEREWOLF · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · NA · NO_PRODUCT · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · Oxford · PENNSAID · RAYOS · RELINE · Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion System · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · SYNVISC-ONE · T-PLIF · TFN-Advance · TLIF · TRIGEN INTERTAN · VIPER · XLIF · Xvision
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
81
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Clapp is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Clapp experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Clapp performed 384 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Clapp receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Clapp received a total of $3,990 from 21 companies across 49 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Clapp's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Augusta?
Dr. Clapp's average Medicare payment per service is $113. 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. Clapp) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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