Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chad Muxlow, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Gainesville, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1315 JESSE JEWELL PKWY NE STE 300, Gainesville, GA 30501
7708486190
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1649471764 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. Muxlow

Dr. Chad Muxlow is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Gainesville, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Muxlow performed 741 Medicare services across 494 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Muxlow received a total of $43,472 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Muxlow 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 ▲ 741 Medicare services $43,472 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
741
Medicare services
Bottom 31% in GA for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
494
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~39 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
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 119 $6 $12
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
100 $1 $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.
89 $67 $145
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.
78 $22 $110
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
77 $46 $279
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.
65 $92 $217
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
43 $31 $132
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.
40 $113 $334
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.
30 $73 $218
Partial collarbone removal via endoscope
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a portion of the collarbone (clavicle) using an endoscope, a small camera inserted through a tiny incision to guide the surgeon.
23 $183 $2,277
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair
A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament.
23 $119 $2,342
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
23 $837 $3,813
Endoscopic release of biceps tendon
A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder.
17 $346 $3,103
Arthroscopic shoulder debridement
A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
14 $134 $3,024
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.
3.1% high complexity
39.9% medium
57.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$43,472
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,210/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.
13
Companies
146
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$39,935 (91.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,537 (8.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,862
2023
$1,266
2022
$324
2021
$10,990
2020
$1,580
2019
$15,368
2018
$11,082

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,549
United Orthopedics LLC
$193
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$120
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$36,021
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC
$6,372
United Orthopedics LLC
$367
Fortis Surgical, LLC
$163
Stryker Corporation
$144
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$132
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$120
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$54
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$40
Vericel Corporation
$18
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$11
Top 3 companies account for 98.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
FIRSTPASS · Fibulink · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · KNEE & HIP IMPLANTS SUSPENSORY FIXATION ACL TIGHTROPE · MACI · OMEGA · Persona · SHOULDER IMPLANTS SWIVELOCKS COMPOSITE ANCHORS · Shoulder System · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Tymlos · Zilretta
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 →

The majority of payments (92%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for orthopedic surgery in GA.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
57
Per 100K population
27.4
County median income
$77,430
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC
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. Muxlow is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% of GA peers, 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. Muxlow experienced with injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Muxlow performed 119 injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 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. Muxlow receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Muxlow received a total of $43,472 from 13 companies across 146 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. Muxlow's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Gainesville?
Dr. Muxlow's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Muxlow) 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 →