Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Srinivasu Kusuma, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Calumet City, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Kusuma
Dr. Srinivasu Kusuma is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Calumet City, IL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kusuma performed 1,914 Medicare services across 1,013 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kusuma received a total of $5,326 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 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. Kusuma 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 40% volume in IL
$5,326 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,914
Medicare services
Top 40% in IL for orthopedic surgery
1,013
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~113 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. |
460 | $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. |
308 | $67 | $163 |
| 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. |
212 | $30 | $98 |
| 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. |
117 | $97 | $239 |
| 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. |
90 | $78 | $244 |
| 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. |
61 | $30 | $92 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
60 | $369 | $2,779 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
58 | $41 | $89 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
57 | $191 | $2,735 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
53 | $47 | $252 |
| 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. |
51 | $143 | $322 |
| 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. |
50 | $129 | $369 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
41 | $243 | $1,350 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
35 | $67 | $162 |
| 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. |
32 | $35 | $99 |
| 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. |
31 | $35 | $252 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
29 | $111 | $424 |
| 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. |
25 | $38 | $114 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
24 | $222 | $1,100 |
| Partial bone removal of additional lower back spine segment during fusion This procedure involves the partial removal of bone from an additional segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed as part of a spinal fusion surgery in the lower back. |
24 | $215 | $780 |
| 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. |
19 | $26 | $130 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
18 | $586 | $8,035 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
17 | $720 | $6,750 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $147 | $510 |
| 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. |
15 | $27 | $88 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
11 | $1,685 | $13,196 |
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.
7.1% high complexity
26.8% medium
66.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,326
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $761/year across 7 years
Top 41% in IL for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
94
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
$5,326 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,110
2023
$426
2022
$746
2021
$140
2020
$506
2019
$274
2018
$1,123
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$915
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$542
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$441
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$181
SI-BONE, INC.
$31
Top 3 companies account for 89.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$1,572
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$1,133
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$958
K2M, Inc.
$698
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$441
DJO, LLC
$177
Boston Scientific Corporation
$153
NuVasive, Inc.
$79
SI-BONE, INC.
$31
SI-BONE, Inc.
$29
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 68.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACP · AERO · ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems · Allograft · BACS · BENGAL · C360 · CASCADIA Interbody System · CMF SPINALOGIC · COHERE · CONDUIT · Cervical-STIM · Cervical-Stim · ES2 · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · EXPEDIUM · Exparel · Expedium VERSE · FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · GAMMA · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL K2M PRODUCT DISCUSSION · General K2M Product Discussion · NA · NAV - SPINEMAP 3D NAVIGATION SOFTWARE AND INSTRUMENTATION · Other - Miscellaneous · Physio-Stim · RAVINE Lateral Access System · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · STRATAFIX · SYMPHONY · Spinal-Stim · Spinal-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation · TRITANIUM · UNIUM · VECTRA · X-PAC · 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
360
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
5.2 mi
5.2 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. Kusuma is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Kusuma experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kusuma performed 460 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. Kusuma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kusuma received a total of $5,326 from 13 companies across 94 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. Kusuma's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Calumet City?
Dr. Kusuma's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Kusuma) 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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