Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joshua Hirsch, MD

Neuroradiology Physician · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
50 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114
6177261767
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1720047491 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hirsch from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hirsch

Dr. Joshua Hirsch is a neuroradiology physician in Boston, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hirsch performed 206 Medicare services across 193 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hirsch received a total of $531,482 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 394 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neuroradiology physician. 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. Hirsch 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 ▲ 206 Medicare services $531,482 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
206
Medicare services
Bottom 15% in MA for neuroradiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
193
Unique beneficiaries
$368
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~10 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
Spinal stabilization device placement
Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device.
 80 $405 $1,966
Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance
A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment.
 75 $430 $2,105
Lower spine stabilization surgery
A surgical procedure to stabilize the bones of the lower spine.
 26 $252 $1,677
Spinal stabilization device, each additional segment
Placement of a stabilizing device on an additional segment of a broken spine bone. This code is used for each extra segment treated beyond the initial one.
 25 $183 $890
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.
12.6% high complexity
36.4% medium
51.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$531,482
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $75,926/year across 7 years
Top 5% in MA for neuroradiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
394
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
$270,264 (50.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$217,234 (40.9%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$43,701 (8.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$282 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$117,120
2023
$191,857
2022
$61,444
2021
$38,564
2020
$12,731
2019
$61,092
2018
$48,674

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$53,064
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42,635
SI-BONE, INC.
$20,872
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$550
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$180,541
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$124,203
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$61,906
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$46,410
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$43,701
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42,635
SI-BONE, INC.
$20,872
Balt USA, LLC
$5,790
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$5,182
Rapid Medical Ltd
$242
Top 3 companies account for 69.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Accurian · DBS · EMBOGUARD · ENTERPRISE · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Prestige Coil System · SYNCHROMEDII · TARGETSTIM · TIGERTRIEVER 17 REVASCULARIZATION DEVICE · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VenaSeal
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 (51%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for neuroradiology physician in MA.

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Geographic Context

Neuroradiology physicians within 10 mi
77
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
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. Hirsch is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 5% of MA 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. Hirsch experienced with spinal stabilization device placement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hirsch performed 80 spinal stabilization device placement 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. Hirsch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hirsch received a total of $531,482 from 10 companies across 394 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. Hirsch's costs compare to other neuroradiology physicians in Boston?
Dr. Hirsch's average Medicare payment per service is $368. 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. Hirsch) 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.

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 →