Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Peyton Hays, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Worcester, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
281 LINCOLN ST, Worcester, MA 01605
5083348015
Registered in NPPES since 2007
NPI: 1912059429 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hays

Dr. Peyton Hays is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Worcester, MA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hays performed 1,689 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hays is 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.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 27% volume in MA

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,689
Medicare services
Top 27% in MA for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$86
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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
 531 $0 $5
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.
 326 $107 $411
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.
 270 $140 $586
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
 179 $49 $389
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.
 157 $78 $299
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.
 59 $98 $401
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
 46 $344 $1,833
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
 43 $174 $2,169
Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand
A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand.
 19 $243 $3,197
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.
 18 $156 $577
Aspiration or injection of tendon cyst
This procedure involves draining fluid from a cyst on a tendon or injecting medication into it.
 15 $60 $320
Elbow nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve.
 14 $598 $3,090
Tendon repair, finger or palm
Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the finger or palm of the hand.
 12 $469 $2,650
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.
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
80
County median income
$93,561
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ADCARE HOSPITAL OF WORCESTER INC
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 — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hays is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in MA), with 19 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. Hays experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hays performed 531 dexamethasone injection (steroid) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
How do Dr. Hays's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Worcester?
Dr. Hays's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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 High for Dr. Hays) 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 ↗, 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →