Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nilesh Patel, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Dearborn, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Nilesh Patel is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Dearborn, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 1,353 Medicare services across 1,140 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $410,269 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 385 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Patel 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 19% volume in MI
$410,269 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,353
Medicare services
Top 19% in MI for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
1,140
Unique beneficiaries
$139
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
250 | $39 | $345 |
| 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. |
136 | $134 | $1,025 |
| 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. |
127 | $39 | $320 |
| 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. |
108 | $92 | $760 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 107 | $168 | $1,463 |
| 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. |
106 | $65 | $515 |
| 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. |
84 | $129 | $1,163 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
78 | $31 | $248 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
54 | $216 | $2,163 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
36 | $73 | $1,740 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
31 | $344 | $2,858 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
29 | $76 | $280 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
28 | $54 | $190 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
25 | $185 | $1,607 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
24 | $29 | $235 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
23 | $1,584 | $13,468 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
23 | $227 | $2,200 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
18 | $672 | $5,578 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
18 | $92 | $1,694 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
18 | $24 | $240 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
17 | $665 | $5,555 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
13 | $484 | $8,615 |
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.
9.7% high complexity
4.0% medium
86.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$410,269
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $58,610/year across 7 years
Top 10% in MI for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
385
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$271,468 (66.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$123,012 (30.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,920 (3.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,869 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$62,684
2023
$62,317
2022
$73,180
2021
$60,343
2020
$41,099
2019
$66,995
2018
$43,650
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$30,213
Choice Spine, LLC
$24,235
XTANT MEDICAL INC
$7,670
Nevro Corp.
$301
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$126
Centinel Spine, LLC
$100
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Choice Spine, LLC
$94,607
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$91,434
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$80,905
The Institute of Musculoskeletal Science and Education
$29,772
HD LifeSciences LLC
$27,165
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$24,718
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$17,165
Stryker Corporation
$13,186
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$9,880
XTANT MEDICAL INC
$7,670
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$6,511
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$2,341
Xtant Medical Inc
$1,188
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,109
Baylis Medical Technologies Inc.
$400
Nevro Corp.
$369
Boston Scientific Corporation
$291
Camber Spine Technologies
$238
Centinel Spine, LLC
$217
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$156
7D Surgical ULC
$142
SI-BONE, INC.
$134
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$119
K2M, Inc.
$88
Abbott Laboratories
$64
AXOGEN
$56
PARADIGM SPINE, LLC
$56
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$49
Vertiflex, Inc.
$34
PAINTEQ LLC
$31
Amgen Inc.
$30
SI-BONE, Inc.
$27
HydroCision, Inc.
$20
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$18
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$17
Celgene Corporation
$15
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Kaleo, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 65.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in MI.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - DEARBORN
0.0 mi
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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in MI), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of MI 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. Patel experienced with x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 250 x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $410,269 from 39 companies across 385 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. Patel's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Dearborn?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $139. 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. Patel) 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.
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