Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Fleischman, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Bay City, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4 COLUMBUS AVE STE 160, Bay City, MI 48708
9893774477
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1275762676 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. Fleischman 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. Fleischman

Dr. Michael Fleischman is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Bay City, MI, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fleischman performed 801 Medicare services across 528 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fleischman received a total of $5,676 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 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. Fleischman 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 44% volume in MI $5,676 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
801
Medicare services
Top 44% in MI for orthopedic surgery
528
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~47 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
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
148 $54 $120
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
142 $11 $20
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.
132 $64 $170
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.
77 $79 $205
Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space.
71 $101 $320
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.
69 $8 $20
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 58 $6 $18
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.
40 $101 $240
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.
20 $6 $20
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.
19 $7 $15
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.
13 $114 $310
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 $46 $105
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 ↗
$5,676
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $811/year across 7 years
Top 38% in MI for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
48
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
$3,253 (57.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,423 (42.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,061
2023
$101
2022
$2,481
2021
$34
2020
$24
2019
$502
2018
$472

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,498
Globus Medical, Inc.
$211
Stryker Corporation
$179
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$114
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 91.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Pinnacle, Inc
$2,423
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,498
Stryker Corporation
$503
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$456
Globus Medical, Inc.
$211
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$148
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$114
Conformis, Inc.
$73
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$68
Bioventus LLC
$61
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$20
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$13
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 77.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Avenir · BIOLOX · BOTOX · DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System · Distal Femur Plate System · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · MAKO · MONOVISC · MPO Medial Pivot Knee · NONE · Nalu Neurostimulation System · ORTHOVISC · PENNSAID · SIGMA · T2 ALPHA · TRIATHLON · Tapestry · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · ZYNRELEF · Zilretta · iTotal CR
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
25.2
County median income
$60,523
Nearest hospital
MCLAREN BAY REGION
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. Fleischman 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. Fleischman experienced with joint injection, major joint?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fleischman performed 148 joint injection, major joint 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. Fleischman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fleischman received a total of $5,676 from 17 companies across 48 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. Fleischman's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bay City?
Dr. Fleischman's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Fleischman) 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 →
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 →