Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jacob Stirton, M.D.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Blairsville, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Stirton
Dr. Jacob Stirton is a sports medicine physician in Blairsville, GA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stirton performed 2,263 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stirton received a total of $59,107 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 88 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. Stirton 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 24% volume in GA
$59,107 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,263
Medicare services
Top 24% in GA for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$109
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
439 | $33 | $278 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
302 | $24 | $119 |
| 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. |
222 | $85 | $237 |
| 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. |
147 | $33 | $185 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
126 | $25 | $200 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 103 | $6 | $45 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
100 | $41 | $133 |
| 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. |
92 | $109 | $360 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
87 | $9 | $90 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
65 | $25 | $183 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
59 | $29 | $187 |
| Total knee replacement | 55 | $969 | $3,075 |
| 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. |
49 | $60 | $161 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
43 | $23 | $117 |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | 34 | $282 | $1,671 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
34 | $1,091 | $3,298 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
34 | $24 | $174 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
32 | $155 | $1,213 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
32 | $318 | $962 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
29 | $23 | $200 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
22 | $130 | $499 |
| 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. |
21 | $72 | $236 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
18 | $975 | $3,076 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
18 | $94 | $1,382 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
17 | $131 | $402 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
17 | $792 | $2,377 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
17 | $381 | $2,045 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower leg using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $21 | $206 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
12 | $29 | $107 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
12 | $929 | $2,787 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
11 | $34 | $282 |
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.
4.0% high complexity
15.2% medium
80.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$59,107
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,444/year across 7 years
Top 10% in GA for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
88
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
$343
2023
$3,303
2022
$15,586
2021
$4,553
2020
$354
2019
$9,826
2018
$25,143
Payments by company (2024)
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$260
Abbott Laboratories
$32
Arthrex, Inc.
$31
Stryker Corporation
$20
Top 3 companies account for 94.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$24,307
EXACTECH, INC.
$15,740
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$6,909
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$4,599
Exactech, Inc.
$3,353
Alpha Orthopedic Systems
$1,889
ACUMED LLC
$1,194
Stryker Corporation
$560
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$226
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$84
SMOKY MOUNTAIN SURGICAL LLC
$82
Bioventus LLC
$62
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Abbott Laboratories
$32
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 79.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTIS · AEQUALIS PERFORM · Acu-Loc/Acu-Loc 2 Wrist Plating System · Arthrex · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CORAIL · EQUINOXE · EUFLEXXA · EX-FIX · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FREEDOM WRIST · Fast-Fix 360 · Hand Fracture System · INTERMAXILLARY FIXATION · MICRORAPTOR · OCTRODE · OVOMOTION · REUNION · Regeneten · SPATIAL FRAME · T2
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
Sports medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2
County median income
$65,697
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Stirton is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in GA).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Stirton experienced with knee x-ray, 4 or more views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stirton performed 439 knee x-ray, 4 or more views 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. Stirton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stirton received a total of $59,107 from 16 companies across 88 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. Stirton's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Blairsville?
Dr. Stirton's average Medicare payment per service is $109. 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. Stirton) 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.
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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