Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Prokopis, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Peabody, MA
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. Prokopis
Dr. Peter Prokopis is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Peabody, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Prokopis performed 4,168 Medicare services across 2,242 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Prokopis received a total of $36,803 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 37 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery 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. Prokopis 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 11% volume in MA
$36,803 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,168
Medicare services
Top 11% in MA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
2,242
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~208 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 (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. |
786 | $96 | $341 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
709 | $1 | $42 |
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
544 | $13 | $36 |
| 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. |
318 | $38 | $157 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
311 | $39 | $202 |
| 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. |
266 | $68 | $210 |
| 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. |
230 | $35 | $140 |
| 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. |
141 | $122 | $475 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
130 | $47 | $270 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
112 | $32 | $206 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
85 | $29 | $211 |
| 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. |
71 | $26 | $147 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 38 | $76 | $328 |
| Adult fiberglass gauntlet cast Application of a fiberglass cast covering the lower forearm and hand for patients aged 11 and older. |
37 | $25 | $50 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
34 | $57 | $175 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
33 | $11 | $50 |
| Hand and lower forearm cast application Application of a cast to immobilize the hand and lower forearm. This procedure is used to stabilize injuries or fractures in these areas. |
30 | $78 | $235 |
| 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. |
29 | $26 | $137 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
26 | $59 | $366 |
| Adult fiberglass long arm cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to an adult's arm. |
26 | $25 | $67 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
25 | $42 | $191 |
| Extensive removal of soft tissue growth, palm side of wrist This procedure involves the extensive surgical removal of a growth located in the soft tissue structures on the palm side of the wrist. |
25 | $636 | $5,682 |
| Shoulder to hand cast application A cast is applied to immobilize the arm from the shoulder down to the hand. This procedure is used to stabilize and protect the limb during healing. |
24 | $73 | $302 |
| 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. |
23 | $26 | $134 |
| Tendon repair, finger or palm Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the finger or palm of the hand. |
22 | $311 | $1,929 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
17 | $35 | $199 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
17 | $17 | $75 |
| Adult fiberglass long arm splint supplies Supplies for a fiberglass splint applied to the upper arm and forearm for patients aged 11 and older. |
17 | $14 | $84 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture. |
16 | $290 | $1,022 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
15 | $70 | $300 |
| 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. |
11 | $76 | $350 |
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 ↗$36,803
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,258/year across 7 years
Top 10% in MA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
37
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
$36,000 (97.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$803 (2.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$95
2023
$45
2022
$49
2021
$64
2020
$60
2019
$26,671
2018
$9,817
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medline Industries LP
$25
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Bioventus LLC
$24
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 78.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$36,000
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$207
ACUMED LLC
$80
Bioventus LLC
$77
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Abbott Laboratories
$49
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$36
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$32
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$31
Stryker Corporation
$29
Radius Health, Inc.
$27
Medline Industries LP
$25
ConvaTec Inc.
$23
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$20
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
ZIMVIE INC.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Lilly USA, LLC
$11
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$10
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 98.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUACEL AG · AXSOS · Biomet OrthoPak Non-invasive Bone Growth Stimulator System · EUFLEXXA · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · FORTEO · GELSYN-3 · Hand Fracture System · Hyalobone · Inc. · Knees-MyMobility · LAMITRODE TRIPOLE · Medline Industries · ORTHOVISC · Orthovisc-T · PALACOS · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO7 · PROCLAIM · Physio-Stim · SYNVISC-ONE · Tymlos · XARELTO · XTAMPZA · Zilretta
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 (98%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for orthopaedic hand surgery physician in MA.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$99,431
Nearest hospital
NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER -
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. Prokopis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in MA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Prokopis experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Prokopis performed 786 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Prokopis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Prokopis received a total of $36,803 from 21 companies across 37 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. Prokopis's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Peabody?
Dr. Prokopis's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Prokopis) 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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