Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ali Mortazavi, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Austell, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
2041 MESA VALLEY WAY, Austell, GA 30106
7709441100
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1609863802 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. Mortazavi

Dr. Ali Mortazavi is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Austell, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mortazavi performed 672 Medicare services across 609 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mortazavi received a total of $170,873 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mortazavi 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 672 Medicare services $170,873 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
672
Medicare services
Bottom 29% in GA for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
609
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~34 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
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.
128 $88 $329
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.
122 $28 $181
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.
79 $20 $165
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.
75 $62 $213
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.
69 $100 $2,441
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.
44 $26 $173
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.
32 $74 $2,337
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 31 $5 $25
Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points.
27 $39 $281
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.
23 $112 $518
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
19 $112 $453
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.
12 $75 $333
Fusion of spine in lower back 11 $1,294 $11,222
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.
1.6% high complexity
23.7% medium
74.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$170,873
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $24,410/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$164,538 (96.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,335 (3.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,811
2023
$1,101
2022
$9,591
2021
$29,969
2020
$27,898
2019
$42,880
2018
$57,624

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$1,661
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$150
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$166,840
Spineology Inc.
$1,822
Xtant Medical Inc
$562
Boston Scientific Corporation
$387
4WEB, INC.
$229
Bioventus LLC
$150
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$150
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$122
Medline Industries, Inc.
$122
Nevro Corp.
$121
Spine Wave, Inc.
$119
PAINTEQ LLC
$106
Vertiflex, Inc.
$72
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$51
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$20
Top 3 companies account for 99.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AERIAL · ASSURE · Accell Evo3c · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · CABLE · CANOPY · CITADEL · COALITION · COALITION AGX / AGX RP · COALITION MIS · CREO 5.5 · CREO Threaded · Citadel · ELSA · Excelsius3D Imaging System · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FORGE Oblique · FORTRESS · General - Pain Management · HEDRON · HYMOVIS · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · INDEPENDENCE · Independence · MARS · MONUMENT · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · PAINTEQ · RAYOS · RISE · RISE-L · SABLE · SI-LOK · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · Senza · Spinal Implants · Superion ISS · VIP SYSTEM · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XLIF
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for orthopedic surgery in GA.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
229
Per 100K population
29.8
County median income
$98,712
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR COBB MEDICAL CENTER
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 2024
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Mortazavi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of GA peers, with 20 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. Mortazavi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mortazavi performed 128 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Mortazavi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mortazavi received a total of $170,873 from 15 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. Mortazavi's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Austell?
Dr. Mortazavi's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Mortazavi) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →