Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Dunn, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Brunswick, 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. Dunn
Dr. Michael Dunn is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Brunswick, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dunn performed 4,162 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dunn received a total of $3,158 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 40 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. Dunn 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 8% volume in GA
$3,158 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,162
Medicare services
Top 8% in GA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$38
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
954 | $18 | $49 |
| 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. |
424 | $85 | $212 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 401 | $16 | $50 |
| 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. |
277 | $62 | $151 |
| 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. |
228 | $26 | $110 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
220 | $23 | $68 |
| 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. |
212 | $19 | $95 |
| 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. |
176 | $39 | $92 |
| 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. |
138 | $23 | $100 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
134 | $4 | $18 |
| 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. |
119 | $106 | $274 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 112 | $5 | $20 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
80 | $23 | $110 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
77 | $37 | $110 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
72 | $35 | $125 |
| 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. |
66 | $69 | $182 |
| 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. |
60 | $22 | $90 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
59 | $42 | $137 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
42 | $148 | $1,400 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
35 | $0 | $11 |
| Injection, mepivacaine hydrochloride, per 10 ml | 34 | $2 | $11 |
| 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. |
33 | $29 | $120 |
| 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. |
31 | $73 | $177 |
| Limited needle EMG of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in specific muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function in a targeted area. |
30 | $45 | $125 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 29 | $75 | $165 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
22 | $10 | $75 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
21 | $43 | $215 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
16 | $370 | $2,450 |
| Adult fiberglass long arm splint supplies Supplies for a fiberglass splint applied to the upper arm and forearm for patients aged 11 and older. |
15 | $12 | $75 |
| 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. |
12 | $135 | $1,500 |
| Aspiration or injection of tendon cyst This procedure involves draining fluid from a cyst on a tendon or injecting medication into it. |
11 | $44 | $115 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
11 | $274 | $1,850 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
11 | $187 | $1,800 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
14.0% medium
85.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,158
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $451/year across 7 years
Top 46% in GA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
40
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
$38
2023
$125
2022
$1,344
2021
$110
2020
$1,282
2019
$127
2018
$131
Payments by company (2024)
Team 1, Llc
$22
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,234
Catalyst OrthoScience
$681
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$663
Stryker Corporation
$144
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$71
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$65
SI-BONE, Inc.
$64
Team 1, Llc
$47
Sonex Health, Inc.
$32
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$27
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$23
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$16
Mallinckrodt LLC
$16
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$16
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 81.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AEQUALIS PERFORM · CAVUX Cervical Cage · Catalyst Total CSR · ClosureFast · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · HYMOVIS · Hymovis · LYRICA · MONOVISC · OFIRMEV · ORTHOVISC · PICO · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE · SYNVISC-ONE · TRIATHLON · Tricera Handpiece · Trigger Finger Release Tome · Zilretta · iFuse Implant
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
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
1
County median income
$68,546
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM- BRUNSWICK CAMPUS
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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. Dunn is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in GA), 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. Dunn experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dunn performed 954 physical therapy exercise, per 15 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. Dunn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dunn received a total of $3,158 from 18 companies across 40 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. Dunn's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Brunswick?
Dr. Dunn's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Dunn) 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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