Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Raymond Topp, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Brunswick, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Topp from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Topp
Dr. Raymond Topp is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Brunswick, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Topp performed 2,649 Medicare services across 1,106 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Topp received a total of $204,347 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 164 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. Topp 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
▲ Top 22% volume in GA
$204,347 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,649
Medicare services
Top 22% in GA for orthopedic surgery
1,106
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
774 | $18 | $49 |
| 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. |
339 | $62 | $152 |
| 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. |
313 | $23 | $68 |
| 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. |
291 | $88 | $211 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 142 | $16 | $50 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum 6 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least six views of the lower back and sacral spine to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
141 | $39 | $195 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 70 | $6 | $20 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
69 | $75 | $532 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
65 | $49 | $135 |
| 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. |
58 | $122 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
56 | $27 | $125 |
| 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. |
41 | $202 | $1,800 |
| 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. |
39 | $73 | $182 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
38 | $31 | $145 |
| 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. |
30 | $29 | $120 |
| 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. |
25 | $31 | $140 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 24 | $77 | $165 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
18 | $32 | $260 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
16 | $38 | $125 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | 16 | $311 | $1,700 |
| 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. |
16 | $702 | $6,000 |
| 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. |
16 | $107 | $271 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
15 | $15 | $95 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
13 | $1,334 | $7,800 |
| 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. |
13 | $22 | $100 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
11 | $171 | $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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
2.6% high complexity
10.5% medium
86.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$204,347
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $29,192/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.
32
Companies
164
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
$128,557 (62.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$69,647 (34.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,143 (3.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$23,626
2023
$33,559
2022
$26,645
2021
$20,748
2020
$22,709
2019
$65,058
2018
$12,002
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, L.L.C.
$23,605
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, L.L.C.
$128,557
CoreLink, LLC
$51,425
SurGenTec
$11,097
Precision Spine, Inc.
$4,625
Intelivation Technologies, LLC
$2,500
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$2,230
SI-BONE, Inc.
$1,410
Nevro Corp.
$1,085
Stryker Corporation
$220
Bioventus LLC
$139
Centinel Spine, LLC
$131
Boston Scientific Corporation
$129
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$121
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$98
SI-BONE, INC.
$94
NuVasive, Inc.
$87
Mallinckrodt LLC
$58
Spineology Inc.
$36
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$35
Sonex Health, Inc.
$32
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$31
Allergan Inc.
$28
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$22
DJO, LLC
$19
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$17
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$16
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$16
PFIZER INC.
$16
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 93.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3D spine fusion system · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CMF SPINALOGIC · COFLEX · ClosureFast · Coblation Wands · DSUVIA · EMBEDA · EUFLEXXA · EXPAREL · Evoke · Exparel · General - Pain Management · Golden Isles Pedicle Screw System · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · HEALICOIL · IFUSE IMPLANT · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Lateral Access · Lateral Access System · Lumbar Plate · MAP3 CELLULAR ALLOGENEIC BONE GRAFT · OFIRMEV · Omnia · OsteoAMP · PICO · PRODISC C · RF20000 · Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion System · Rampart Duo Ti Interbody Fusion System · SI Fusion Needle Design · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · SlMMETRY · Speedlock · TiLock · Truepass · ULTRABUTTON · Ultra Fast-Fix · Vault C · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Zilretta · iFuse Implant
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.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
10.6
County median income
$68,546
Nearest hospital
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM- BRUNSWICK CAMPUS
0.0 mi
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. Topp is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in GA), 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. Topp experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Topp performed 774 physical therapy exercise, per 15 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. Topp receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Topp received a total of $204,347 from 32 companies across 164 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. Topp's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Brunswick?
Dr. Topp's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Topp) 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 →
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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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