Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Philip Ploska, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Stockbridge, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Ploska
Dr. Philip Ploska is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Stockbridge, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ploska performed 4,381 Medicare services across 2,549 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ploska received a total of $112,224 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 174 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. Ploska 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 12% volume in GA
$112,224 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,381
Medicare services
Top 12% in GA for orthopedic surgery
2,549
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~219 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. |
836 | $64 | $640 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
454 | $26 | $214 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 322 | $5 | $153 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
250 | $17 | $162 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
242 | $48 | $935 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
231 | $20 | $181 |
| 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. |
230 | $27 | $540 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 223 | $17 | $147 |
| 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. |
171 | $28 | $198 |
| 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. |
146 | $85 | $945 |
| 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. |
133 | $74 | $951 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
104 | $0 | $25 |
| 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. |
103 | $100 | $3,045 |
| 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. |
98 | $35 | $538 |
| 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. |
91 | $28 | $396 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
81 | $38 | $533 |
| Group therapy session A therapeutic session conducted with multiple patients simultaneously. This code covers the provision of therapy services in a group setting. |
79 | $11 | $64 |
| 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. |
70 | $26 | $350 |
| 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. |
64 | $11 | $180 |
| 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. |
62 | $19 | $372 |
| Self-care/home management training, per 15 min Instruction provided to help patients manage their own care or daily activities at home. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
55 | $19 | $122 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 42 | $79 | $443 |
| 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. |
27 | $96 | $2,723 |
| 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. |
25 | $24 | $432 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
24 | $118 | $3,216 |
| X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of the middle and lower sections of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
22 | $21 | $476 |
| 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. |
20 | $121 | $3,249 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
19 | $4 | $30 |
| 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. |
18 | $78 | $493 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
17 | $37 | $584 |
| 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. |
17 | $25 | $460 |
| 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. |
17 | $43 | $450 |
| Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 16 | $53 | $299 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
15 | $33 | $493 |
| Limited needle EMG of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in specific muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function in a targeted area. |
15 | $49 | $359 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
14 | $34 | $554 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 14 | $76 | $443 |
| 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. |
14 | $112 | $1,447 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$112,224
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,032/year across 7 years
Top 6% in GA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
174
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
$94,289 (84.0%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$9,570 (8.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,365 (7.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$826
2023
$631
2022
$1,783
2021
$479
2020
$16,285
2019
$49,161
2018
$43,059
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$397
Spine Wave, Inc.
$170
Boston Scientific Corporation
$132
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$79
Globus Medical, Inc.
$32
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 84.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$80,000
Osseus Fusion Systems, LLC
$15,410
SI-BONE, Inc.
$8,517
Spine Wave, Inc.
$2,739
NuVasive, Inc.
$2,091
Stryker Corporation
$778
Nevro Corp.
$486
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$400
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$254
Boston Scientific Corporation
$249
SI-BONE, INC.
$173
Abbott Laboratories
$158
DJO, LLC
$113
7D Surgical ULC
$113
Camber Spine Technologies
$102
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$89
4WEB, Inc.
$83
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$79
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$70
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$66
Globus Medical, Inc.
$32
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$26
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$25
ACACIA PHARMA INC
$25
PFIZER INC.
$23
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$21
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
4WEB, INC.
$19
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Bioventus LLC
$13
Spineology Inc.
$12
Vertiflex, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 92.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7D Surgical System · ALIF · ANNEX ADJACENT LEVEL SYSTEM · Anterior Fusion · BIOFIX · BIOSURE · BYFAVO · CMF · Durolane · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · GAMMA · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTERSTIM · Intracept · Iovera System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · LEVA SPACER SYSTEM · MAKO · Mariner · MySpine · N/A · Octrode SCS Leads · Omnia · OptiMesh Interbody Fusion System · PENNSAID · Posterior Fusion · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Q-FIX · RESTORE · REUNION · SALVO SPINE SYSTEM · SERRATO · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPINAL IMPLANT · SPINE PRODUCT · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · SPRINT PNS System · SUPERION · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Spinal Implants · Superion ISS · Superion Indirect Decompression System · TRIATHLON · TRITANIUM · VELOCITY EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · XLIF · iFuse Implant
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 (84%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for orthopedic surgery in GA.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
187
Per 100K population
76.2
County median income
$81,612
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HENRY 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. Ploska is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in GA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Ploska experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ploska performed 836 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. Ploska receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ploska received a total of $112,224 from 33 companies across 174 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. Ploska's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Stockbridge?
Dr. Ploska's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Ploska) 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.
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