Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gregory Kolovich, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Savannah, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kolovich
Dr. Gregory Kolovich is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Savannah, GA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kolovich performed 3,172 Medicare services across 1,952 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kolovich received a total of $81,340 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 144 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kolovich 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in GA
$81,340 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,172
Medicare services
Top 17% in GA for orthopedic surgery
1,952
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,269 | $1 | $7 |
| 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. |
353 | $80 | $411 |
| 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. |
273 | $107 | $544 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
196 | $37 | $214 |
| 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. |
161 | $55 | $290 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
158 | $37 | $280 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
130 | $332 | $2,336 |
| 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. |
69 | $28 | $187 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
59 | $159 | $2,513 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
55 | $38 | $177 |
| 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. |
53 | $25 | $118 |
| 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. |
47 | $68 | $364 |
| Elbow nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve. |
36 | $459 | $3,113 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
33 | $631 | $3,796 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
32 | $35 | $212 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
28 | $68 | $330 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
27 | $39 | $267 |
| Palm connective tissue removal and finger release Surgical removal of abnormal connective tissue in the palm to release tension on the first finger. |
27 | $614 | $3,798 |
| Additional finger release, connective tissue removal This procedure involves the removal of connective tissue in the palm and the release of an additional finger during the same session. |
25 | $209 | $1,320 |
| Tendon transfer to back of hand A surgical procedure where a tendon is moved to a new location on the back of the hand to restore function. |
22 | $313 | $3,416 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 21 | $59 | $281 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
21 | $200 | $2,262 |
| 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. |
15 | $69 | $1,891 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
13 | $30 | $183 |
| Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand. |
13 | $225 | $2,537 |
| Fusion of finger joint, initial joint A surgical procedure to fuse the bones of a finger joint together to create a single, stable bone. |
13 | $377 | $2,537 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $22 | $129 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
11 | $156 | $1,018 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
54.6% medium
45.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$81,340
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,620/year across 7 years
Top 7% in GA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
144
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$44,596 (54.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$24,649 (30.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,095 (14.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,518
2023
$29,023
2022
$19,334
2021
$3,583
2020
$17,188
2019
$2,813
2018
$2,882
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,750
AXOGEN
$2,429
Bone Support Inc.
$146
Boston Scientific Corporation
$136
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$37
Team 1, Llc
$20
Top 3 companies account for 97.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AXOGEN
$61,982
Arthrex, Inc.
$4,870
TEAM 1, LLC
$4,466
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$3,061
Medartis Inc.
$2,223
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,152
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$838
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$385
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$311
Acumed LLC
$216
Stryker Corporation
$161
Skeletal Dynamics LLC
$152
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$147
Bone Support Inc.
$146
ACUMED LLC
$134
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$132
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$117
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$104
TriMed, Inc.
$103
Sonex Health, Inc.
$100
Merz North America, Inc.
$95
Trice Medical, Inc.
$90
Innovation Technologies Inc
$76
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$38
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$37
Alafair Biosciences,Inc.
$29
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$22
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$22
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$21
Horizon Pharma plc
$21
Team 1, Llc
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Paragon 28, Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 87.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · AVANCE NERVE GRAFT · Acu-Loc/Acu-Loc 2 Wrist Plating System · Approach · Aptus · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BOTOX · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · Checkpoint Stimulators · DUEXIS · EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM · Exparel · FREEDOM WRIST · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · Geminus · IRRISEPT · KRYSTEXXA · LATITUDE EV · NO_PRODUCT · PALACOS · PENNSAID · Robotics · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · Segway blade or mieye camera · ULTRAGUIDECTR · VersaWrap Tendon Protector · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Wedges
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 (55%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for orthopedic surgery in GA.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
42
Per 100K population
14.1
County median income
$69,575
Nearest hospital
CANDLER HOSPITAL
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. Kolovich is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in GA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of GA peers, with 15 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. Kolovich experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kolovich performed 1,269 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Kolovich receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kolovich received a total of $81,340 from 35 companies across 144 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. Kolovich's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Savannah?
Dr. Kolovich's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Kolovich) 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.
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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