Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Seng, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Canton, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
470 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD STE 160, Canton, GA 30115
7702926500
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1477674877 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. Seng

Dr. Brian Seng is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Canton, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Seng performed 3,786 Medicare services across 2,905 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Seng received a total of $13,700 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 95 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Seng 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 in practice ▲ Top 14% volume in GA $13,700 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,786
Medicare services
Top 14% in GA for orthopedic surgery
2,905
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~199 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
460 $0 $4
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.
458 $65 $274
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
393 $35 $164
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.
372 $35 $143
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
269 $55 $226
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.
264 $80 $339
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
198 $30 $126
Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space.
165 $100 $673
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.
163 $90 $387
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
154 $5 $35
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.
139 $112 $504
Total knee replacement 118 $1,009 $4,003
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
114 $11 $48
Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg
An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg.
108 $0 $5
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure
A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution.
102 $114 $441
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
96 $1,010 $3,971
Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing.
61 $5 $20
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.
53 $29 $120
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
49 $43 $164
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.
28 $136 $541
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.
11 $921 $3,729
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
11 $102 $394
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.
8.3% high complexity
33.5% medium
58.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$13,700
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,957/year across 7 years
Top 22% in GA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
95
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,184 (52.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,500 (25.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,016 (22.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,057
2023
$789
2022
$4,409
2021
$851
2020
$12
2019
$1,932
2018
$4,649

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LinkBio Corp
$456
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$319
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$150
Stryker Corporation
$66
Next Science LLC
$57
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 87.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Next Science LLC
$3,625
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$3,016
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,545
Medacta USA, Inc.
$1,356
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$771
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$675
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$481
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$464
Stryker Corporation
$460
LinkBio Corp
$456
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$186
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$181
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$164
Medtronic, Inc.
$64
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$61
Lima USA, Inc.
$56
Avanos Medical
$32
ConvaTec Inc.
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Bioventus LLC
$12
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 59.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABVISER · AMIStem · APONVIE · AQUAMANTYS · ATTUNE · All Osseotite Implants · CellerateRx · DJO Surgical TaperFill Hip System · Exogen · GENERATOR · GMK REVISION · GMK SPHERE · GMK Sphere · GMK Sphere Revision System · H-MAX SYSTEM · HYALGAN · Hips-None · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JOURNEY II · M-VIZION · M-Vizion · MAKO · MPO Medial Pivot Knee · Moto Partial Knee · MyKnee · OR3O Dual Mobility · ORTHOVISC · PALACOS · PICO 14 · PNB AND ACCESSORIES · Persona · REAL INTELLIGENCE · ROSA · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC-ONE · SurgX · TRIATHLON · Velys · Xperience · ZIPSEAL 16 SURGICAL SKIN CLOSURE KIT · ZYNRELEF · Zilretta · Zynrelef
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 →

Most payments (52%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
174
Per 100K population
63.4
County median income
$105,442
Nearest hospital
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
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. Seng is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Seng experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Seng performed 460 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Seng receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Seng received a total of $13,700 from 24 companies across 95 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. Seng's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Canton?
Dr. Seng's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Seng) 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 →