Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ki-Hon Lin, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Carrollton, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lin
Dr. Ki-Hon Lin is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Carrollton, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lin performed 3,312 Medicare services across 1,261 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lin received a total of $125,127 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 335 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician. 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. Lin 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in GA
$125,127 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,312
Medicare services
Top 6% in GA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
1,261
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~158 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. |
1,593 | $0 | $1 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
278 | $1 | $9 |
| 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. |
210 | $60 | $186 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
194 | $0 | $46 |
| 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. |
183 | $92 | $235 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
132 | $8 | $20 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
100 | $209 | $1,291 |
| 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. |
70 | $95 | $314 |
| 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. |
64 | $27 | $116 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
59 | $80 | $500 |
| 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. |
56 | $86 | $1,500 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
37 | $42 | $178 |
| 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. |
32 | $198 | $700 |
| 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. |
31 | $68 | $1,500 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
31 | $72 | $248 |
| 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 | $22 | $110 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $63 | $286 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 19 | $6 | $11 |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | 16 | $54 | $700 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
15 | $1,356 | $9,285 |
| Gadolinium MRI contrast injection Administration of a gadolinium-based contrast agent to enhance magnetic resonance imaging. The dose is measured per milliliter of the agent injected. |
15 | $1 | $4 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
14 | $8 | $16 |
| MRI of lower spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
14 | $158 | $2,200 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
14 | $5 | $35 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
13 | $581 | $4,140 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
12 | $586 | $4,600 |
| 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. |
12 | $19 | $84 |
| 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. |
12 | $99 | $383 |
| 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. |
11 | $462 | $5,665 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
11 | $198 | $650 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas. |
11 | $46 | $140 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
76.3% medium
21.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$125,127
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,875/year across 7 years
Top 33% in GA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
335
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
$88,895 (71.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$22,049 (17.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$14,046 (11.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$137 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$38,175
2023
$26,285
2022
$33,186
2021
$15,414
2020
$5,081
2019
$5,952
2018
$1,033
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Royal Biologics, Inc.
$35,669
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,956
Stryker Corporation
$208
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$137
4WEB, Inc.
$43
Globus Medical, Inc.
$42
Cerapedics Inc.
$36
Spineology Inc.
$32
Ethicon US, LLC
$29
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 99.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Royal Biologics, Inc.
$97,895
4WEB, INC.
$10,922
4WEB, Inc.
$9,291
Stryker Corporation
$2,698
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,969
Globus Medical, Inc.
$763
Camber Spine Technologies
$601
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$312
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$137
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$100
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$79
Spineology Inc.
$55
SI-BONE, Inc.
$50
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$45
Cerapedics Inc.
$36
TITAN SPINE, LLC
$35
Ethicon US, LLC
$29
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
SPINEART USA INC
$23
SI-BONE, INC.
$22
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
MEDICAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
$7
Top 3 companies account for 94.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AERO-LL · AVS NAVIGATOR · Allograft · BIO-REIGN BIOACTIVE · Bio-Reign 3D · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CLYDESDALE · COALITION MIS · COALITION MIS / MIS Ti · CREO 5.5 · DUEXIS · ELSA · ELSA AL/ATP · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · Fortify / Fortify-I · HEDRON · HEDRON P · Hedron IA · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT · INSIGNIA · INTERSTIM · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · M6-C · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MESA SPINAL SYSTEM · MOJAVE EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · Magnify-S / Magnify · MaxxCell · Monument · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · RELISTOR · SABLE · SCARLET AC-T · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · SPINEMAP · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · STRATAFIX · VISTASEAL · XIA 3 · XTAMPZA · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit · nanoLOCK
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.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$72,327
Nearest hospital
TANNER MEDICAL CENTER - CARROLLTON
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. Lin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in GA), with mixed engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Lin experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lin performed 1,593 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. Lin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lin received a total of $125,127 from 23 companies across 335 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. Lin's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Carrollton?
Dr. Lin's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Lin) 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.
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