Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sean Bak, MD

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Dearborn, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
23874 KEAN ST, Dearborn, MI 48124
2484655140
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1386746675 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. Bak 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. Bak

Dr. Sean Bak is a sports medicine physician in Dearborn, MI, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bak performed 732 Medicare services across 485 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bak received a total of $61,964 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 115 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (orthopaedic 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. Bak 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 38% volume in MI $61,964 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
732
Medicare services
Top 38% in MI for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
485
Unique beneficiaries
$111
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~39 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
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.
266 $7 $17
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
180 $1 $5
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.
82 $48 $84
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.
70 $77 $124
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.
40 $106 $171
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.
39 $1,206 $2,687
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.
23 $69 $227
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
20 $48 $370
Revision of total shoulder repair
A surgical procedure to revise or repair a previously performed total shoulder replacement.
12 $1,382 $3,240
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 ↗
$61,964
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,852/year across 7 years
Top 9% in MI for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
115
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
$46,436 (74.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,088 (16.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,440 (8.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$17,496
2023
$18,450
2022
$12,630
2021
$2,769
2020
$19
2019
$4,311
2018
$6,289

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$11,427
Catalyst OrthoScience
$5,921
Arthrex, Inc.
$87
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
Stryker Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Catalyst OrthoScience
$24,030
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$13,244
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$10,195
Pinnacle, Inc
$6,249
Arthrex, Inc.
$6,039
Stryker Corporation
$2,052
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$44
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$30
Avanos Medical
$29
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 76.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUFEX DIRECTOR · ALPHAVENT · Ascend Flex · CSR & R1 Reverse Total Shoulder Systems · Catalyst CSR Shoulder System · Catalyst Total CSR · Comprehensive Micro Stem · Comprehensive Shoulder System · Connected Health-MyMobility · DJO SURGICAL · GRAFIX · INSPACE · MAKO · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · REUNION · Subscapularis Repair Kits · TRIATHLON · TSR · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · ZIPSEAL 16 SURGICAL SKIN CLOSURE KIT · mymobility Platform
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 (75%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician in MI.

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Geographic Context

Sports medicine physicians within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - DEARBORN
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. Bak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of MI peers, 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. Bak experienced with shoulder x-ray, 2+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bak performed 266 shoulder x-ray, 2+ 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. Bak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bak received a total of $61,964 from 11 companies across 115 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. Bak's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Dearborn?
Dr. Bak's average Medicare payment per service is $111. 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. Bak) 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 →