Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Langworthy, MD
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · North Dartmouth, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Langworthy
Dr. Michael Langworthy is an adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician in North Dartmouth, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Langworthy performed 3,120 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Langworthy received a total of $726,940 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 314 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Langworthy 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 38% volume in MA
$726,940 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,120
Medicare services
Top 38% in MA for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
554 | $20 | $81 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
486 | $28 | $113 |
| 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. |
464 | $101 | $392 |
| 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. |
260 | $21 | $84 |
| 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. |
199 | $23 | $91 |
| 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. |
190 | $28 | $115 |
| 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. |
143 | $69 | $278 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
120 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
115 | $43 | $169 |
| 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. |
94 | $25 | $101 |
| Total knee replacement | 72 | $1,053 | $7,283 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
66 | $55 | $348 |
| 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. |
64 | $18 | $83 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
63 | $1,039 | $7,292 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 62 | $165 | $674 |
| 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. |
37 | $16 | $63 |
| 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. |
35 | $142 | $551 |
| X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least five different views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
28 | $36 | $148 |
| 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. |
19 | $20 | $77 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 14 | $6 | $14 |
| Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis This procedure involves replacing the bone components of a total knee replacement that connect to the thigh and lower leg bones. It is performed to update or fix parts of the existing knee joint prosthesis. |
12 | $1,378 | $9,460 |
| 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. |
12 | $43 | $174 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
11 | $1,173 | $7,811 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
4.3% high complexity
6.4% medium
89.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$726,940
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $103,849/year across 7 years
Top 4% in MA for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
314
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$101,836
2023
$94,600
2022
$88,296
2021
$84,736
2020
$82,292
2019
$128,360
2018
$146,820
Payments by company (2024)
ORTHO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$81,510
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$16,220
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,271
Maxx Orthopedics, Inc.
$1,187
UOC USA INC
$835
Catalyst OrthoScience
$395
Stryker Corporation
$149
Kerecis Limited
$105
Kinamed, Inc.
$91
ORTHALIGN INC
$75
Top 3 companies account for 97.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ORTHO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$482,929
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$89,882
Ortho Development Corporation
$77,768
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$34,425
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$17,963
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$11,136
UOC USA INC
$6,082
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$2,900
Maxx Orthopedics, Inc.
$1,187
Stryker Corporation
$639
Catalyst OrthoScience
$395
LinkBio Corp
$330
Globus Medical, Inc.
$252
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$249
Kinamed, Inc.
$160
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$145
Kerecis Limited
$105
ConvaTec Inc.
$92
IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
$76
ORTHALIGN INC
$75
Bioventus LLC
$65
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$55
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$31
Top 3 companies account for 89.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BBA - Spine · BKS Primary · BKS Revision · BKS Revision II · BKS TriMax · BKS Uni · Balanced Knee Revision System · Balanced Knee System · CONVATEC INC. · Catalyst CSR Shoulder System · Conformity · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Hip · Durolane · EVOS · EXPAREL · Exparel · FREEDOM WRIST · GAMMA · HTX-011 · Integra · Iovera · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Locking Cage · MAKO · MICROMATRIX · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · ORTHALIGN PLUS · Ovation · Ovation Hip Stem · Ovation Tribute Hip Stem · PRO · PSA · PSI · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · Resolve and Momentum · SYNVISC · SYNVISC-ONE · Spine · TRIATHLON · TRIDENT · TSS · U-Motion II · U-Motion II and USTAR II · U-Star II · U2 · U2 Press-fit and PSI · U2 Pressfit · U2 and USTAR II · USTAR II · UTF · UTS · VITOSS · ZYNRELEF · Zilretta · Zynrelef
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$84,198
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SOUTHCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Langworthy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Langworthy experienced with shoulder x-ray, 2+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Langworthy performed 554 shoulder x-ray, 2+ views services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Langworthy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Langworthy received a total of $726,940 from 23 companies across 314 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Langworthy's costs compare to other adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in North Dartmouth?
Dr. Langworthy's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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. Langworthy) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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