Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Terrell, M.D.
Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Marietta, 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. Terrell
Dr. William Terrell is an orthopaedic trauma physician in Marietta, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Terrell performed 7,163 Medicare services across 1,573 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Terrell received a total of $657,445 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 207 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic trauma 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. Terrell 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 11% volume in GA
$657,445 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,163
Medicare services
Top 11% in GA for orthopaedic trauma physician
1,573
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
2,325 | $7 | $20 |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 1,001 | $1 | $3 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection, 1 mg An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space. This procedure delivers 1 mg of the substance directly into the affected joint. |
1,000 | $8 | $18 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
605 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
407 | $94 | $321 |
| 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. |
333 | $67 | $230 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
277 | $55 | $271 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
133 | $27 | $96 |
| 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. |
120 | $27 | $97 |
| 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. |
115 | $30 | $114 |
| 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. |
104 | $115 | $420 |
| 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. |
99 | $30 | $121 |
| 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. |
77 | $26 | $101 |
| 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. |
52 | $24 | $95 |
| 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. |
49 | $30 | $120 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient. |
47 | $32 | $124 |
| Short leg cast application Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing. |
43 | $52 | $248 |
| 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. |
38 | $30 | $110 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper arm that captures at least two different views to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
34 | $25 | $91 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
32 | $257 | $2,091 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower leg using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
31 | $23 | $88 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
31 | $42 | $181 |
| Release of arm or leg nerve A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on a nerve in the arm or leg. This is done to reduce pain or restore function. |
29 | $237 | $1,607 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
29 | $25 | $86 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
28 | $115 | $1,433 |
| External bone stabilizer placement to arm or leg A device is attached to the outside of the arm or leg to stabilize a bone fracture. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure correct placement. |
21 | $862 | $4,257 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 19 | $6 | $15 |
| Removal of external bone stabilizing device under anesthesia This procedure involves the removal of an external device used to stabilize bones while the patient is under anesthesia. |
18 | $180 | $1,322 |
| Open ankle joint fusion A surgical procedure to permanently join the bones of the ankle joint. This is performed through an open incision to stabilize the joint. |
15 | $654 | $3,823 |
| Drug delivery implant insertion A procedure to place an implant that releases medication into the body's tissue. |
14 | $30 | $439 |
| 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. |
13 | $84 | $280 |
| Treatment of broken top of upper arm bone This procedure involves the medical management of a fracture at the proximal end of the humerus. It focuses on stabilizing the bone to facilitate healing. |
12 | $723 | $3,024 |
| 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. |
12 | $23 | $114 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
59.4% medium
40.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$657,445
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $93,921/year across 7 years
Top 10% in GA for orthopaedic trauma physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
207
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
$655,477 (99.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,968 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$92,034
2023
$105,235
2022
$106,031
2021
$122,054
2020
$64,484
2019
$79,166
2018
$88,440
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$92,016
ERMI Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$655,477
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$873
SI-BONE, Inc.
$714
PolyNovo North America LLC
$98
ERMI LLC
$44
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$37
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$33
PFIZER INC.
$29
Stryker Corporation
$25
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
$22
ERMI Inc.
$18
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$16
GE Healthcare
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AHN · ANKLE HINDFOOT NAILING SYSTEM · Ankle Compression Nail (ACN) · Ankle Compression Nail (Acn) · Ankle Compression Nailing System · Caldolor · CellerateRx · Contours VPS Volar Plate · EVOS · FITBONE · Firebird Deformity Correction System · Fitbone · GALAXY FIXATION SYSTEM · GRAFIX XC · HEALICOIL · IFUSE IMPLANT · JUNIORTHO PLATING SYSTEM · KRYSTEXXA · LRS ADVanced · Lrs Pediatric · NA · PRECICE · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · Pertrochanteric Fixator · Physio-Stim · Small DAF · TL-HEX · TL-HEX TRUELOK HEXAPOD SYSTEM · Tl-Hex · TrueLok · TrueLok Ring Fixation System · Truelok Ring Fixation System · Truelok System · Veronail Titanium Trochanteric Nail · XARELTO
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for orthopaedic trauma physician in GA.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic trauma physicians within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$98,712
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Terrell is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in GA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of GA peers, 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. Terrell experienced with joint lubricant injection (trivisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Terrell performed 2,325 joint lubricant injection (trivisc) 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. Terrell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Terrell received a total of $657,445 from 16 companies across 207 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. Terrell's costs compare to other orthopaedic trauma physicians in Marietta?
Dr. Terrell's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Terrell) 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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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.
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