Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Gloystein, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Columbus, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gloystein
Dr. David Gloystein is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Columbus, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gloystein performed 1,984 Medicare services across 1,484 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gloystein received a total of $49,583 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 204 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. Gloystein 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 31% volume in GA
$49,583 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,984
Medicare services
Top 31% in GA for orthopedic surgery
1,484
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
488 | $62 | $238 |
| 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. |
281 | $27 | $163 |
| 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. |
149 | $85 | $344 |
| 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. |
135 | $26 | $148 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
106 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
96 | $104 | $495 |
| 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. |
84 | $84 | $1,200 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
76 | $1 | $14 |
| 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. |
72 | $173 | $1,188 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 53 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
52 | $77 | $313 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
41 | $285 | $1,964 |
| 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. |
35 | $79 | $1,112 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
34 | $52 | $230 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
27 | $154 | $1,499 |
| 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. |
25 | $9 | $49 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 21 | $994 | $8,990 |
| 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. |
21 | $648 | $6,259 |
| 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. |
21 | $63 | $183 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
20 | $30 | $168 |
| 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. |
19 | $21 | $151 |
| 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. |
18 | $1,280 | $8,898 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | 18 | $301 | $2,221 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
18 | $390 | $8,142 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
16 | $479 | $4,453 |
| 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. |
16 | $31 | $150 |
| Virtual check-in for established patient A brief communication service provided by a qualified healthcare professional to an established patient via technology, such as a virtual check-in. |
15 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
14 | $519 | $6,963 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
13 | $507 | $7,126 |
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.
9.5% high complexity
21.8% medium
68.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$49,583
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,083/year across 7 years
Top 9% in GA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
204
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
$31,342 (63.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16,741 (33.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,500 (3.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,206
2023
$4,893
2022
$8,505
2021
$13,722
2020
$1,720
2019
$7,300
2018
$11,237
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$831
4WEB, Inc.
$492
Spineology Inc.
$242
Cgg Medical Inc
$197
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$146
Globus Medical, Inc.
$110
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$78
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$66
Vericel Corporation
$26
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 70.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Synthes GmbH
$23,092
4WEB, Inc.
$5,722
Curiteva, Inc.
$3,704
Globus Medical, Inc.
$2,250
NuVasive, Inc.
$2,146
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,917
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$1,569
Integrity Implants Inc.
$1,094
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$1,085
Spineology Inc.
$1,056
Stryker Corporation
$1,025
Invuity, Inc.
$667
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$539
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$427
Abbott Laboratories
$272
Medacta USA, Inc.
$266
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$259
Vericel Corporation
$257
4WEB, INC.
$243
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$228
Cgg Medical Inc
$197
Centinel Spine, LLC
$190
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$152
Nexxt Spine LLC
$131
Brainlab, Inc.
$119
TissueTech, Inc.
$118
Exactech, Inc.
$116
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$105
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$102
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$100
Avanos Medical
$73
ulrich medical USA, Inc.
$67
Bioventus LLC
$66
Camber Spine Technologies
$57
CGG Medical Inc
$37
IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
$35
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$24
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$19
Paragon 28, Inc.
$19
KCI USA, Inc
$12
Innovation Technologies Inc
$12
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7D Surgical System · ALIF · AVS NAVIGATOR · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CONDUIT · CORBEL · CREO · Cervical-STIM · DUO TI EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · Durolane · ELSA · ES2 · EXCELSIUS GPS · Excelsius Robotics System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix · FlareHawk · Hedron IA · INDEPENDENCE · INFINITY · IRRISEPT · Image Guided Surgical Device · Katana · MACI · MAGNIFY · MAKO · MYSPINE · Mariner · Mariner MIS · Mazor X Stealth Edition · Medical Device · Medical Devices · Meridian WaveForm A · Modulus · NA · NEOX · NorthStar · Novation · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · ORTHOLOC · OsteoStrand Plus · Other - Miscellaneous · PALISADE PEDICULAR FIXATION SYSTEM · PICO · PREVENA · PROCLAIM · PRODISC L · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · Photonblade · Pico 14 · Posterior Cervical Products · Product Portfolio · Prokera · Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion System · Rampart Duo Ti Interbody Fusion System · Reef TO · Regeneten · SABLE · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · STALIF C · STEALTH AUTOGUIDE SYSTEM · SYMPHONY · Spinal-Stim · Subchondroplasty · T2 · TRIATHLON · VersaWrap · X-Core Mini · XLIF
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 (63%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for orthopedic surgery in GA.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
50
Per 100K population
24.5
County median income
$56,622
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE
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. Gloystein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Gloystein experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gloystein performed 488 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Gloystein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gloystein received a total of $49,583 from 42 companies across 204 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. Gloystein's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Columbus?
Dr. Gloystein's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Gloystein) 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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