Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Maurice Jove, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Decatur, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2801 N DECATUR RD, Decatur, GA 30033
4042965005
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1427153089 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Jove 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. Jove

Dr. Maurice Jove is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Decatur, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jove performed 2,900 Medicare services across 1,608 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jove received a total of $13,775 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 75 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. Jove 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 19% volume in GA $13,775 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,900
Medicare services
Top 19% in GA for orthopedic surgery
1,608
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~153 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.
833 $62 $450
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg
An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication.
509 $9 $80
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
402 $43 $250
Knee X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
310 $24 $210
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.
142 $35 $240
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.
107 $78 $650
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.
99 $10 $116
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.
89 $25 $240
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
75 $0 $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.
61 $27 $230
X-ray of foot, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints.
44 $19 $220
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
32 $121 $650
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.
27 $32 $260
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
23 $147 $2,000
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
21 $42 $145
Total knee replacement 21 $957 $35,000
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
21 $23 $250
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.
20 $20 $320
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.
18 $155 $2,000
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.
18 $168 $2,000
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.
14 $24 $180
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.
14 $25 $180
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.
0.7% high complexity
40.2% medium
59.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$13,775
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,968/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.
23
Companies
75
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
$13,775 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$8,726
2023
$448
2022
$1,850
2021
$413
2020
$112
2019
$919
2018
$1,307

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LinkBio Corp
$7,918
Shalby Advanced Technologies, Inc.
$244
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$130
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$126
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$125
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$106
NextStep Arthropedix, LLC
$61
Stryker Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 95.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
LinkBio Corp
$8,097
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$2,445
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$768
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$473
Shalby Advanced Technologies, Inc.
$432
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$341
United Orthopedics LLC
$160
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$159
ORTHALIGN INC
$148
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$130
Biocomposites Inc
$130
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$126
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$103
NextStep Arthropedix, LLC
$61
Ascension Orthopedics, Inc.
$38
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$35
Trevena, Inc.
$23
Avanos Medical
$22
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$21
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$16
Stryker Corporation
$16
Baxter Healthcare
$16
Vericel Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 82.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVL ARTIFICIAL DISC · AQUAMANTYS · AS COLUMBUS CR · AS ENDURO · AS VEGA SYSTEM PS · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · Bioraptor Knotless · COLUMBUS AS · COLUMBUS AS REVISION · COLUMBUS CR · CONSENSUS KNEE SYSTEM · COREHIP PRIMARY · Comprehensive Shoulder System · Consensus Knee System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DUEXIS · FREEDOM WRIST · GMK Sphere Revision System · HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK · MACI _ PEAK Study · METHA MONO · METHA SHORT HIP STEM · MILAGRO · N/A · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORTHOPILOT · Olinvyk · OrthAlign Plus System · ROSA · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · STIMULAN · SYSTEM 9 CD NXT · Stimulan · TISSEEL · Tahoe Uni Knee System · UniSyn Hip System · VEGA SYSTEM · Versalok Orthocord · WEREWOLF · iNSitu Hip System
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 (100%) 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
291
Per 100K population
38.2
County median income
$77,683
Nearest hospital
EMORY DECATUR HOSPITAL
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. Jove is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% 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. Jove experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jove performed 833 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. Jove receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jove received a total of $13,775 from 23 companies across 75 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. Jove's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Decatur?
Dr. Jove's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Jove) 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 →