Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amir-Kianoosh Fallahi, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Livonia, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fallahi
Dr. Amir-Kianoosh Fallahi is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Livonia, MI, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fallahi performed 2,618 Medicare services across 1,542 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fallahi received a total of $25,905 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 133 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Fallahi 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in MI
$25,905 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,618
Medicare services
Top 15% in MI for orthopedic surgery
1,542
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
432 | $22 | $51 |
| 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. |
288 | $67 | $121 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 233 | $15 | $45 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 215 | $6 | $18 |
| 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. |
173 | $29 | $75 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
147 | $19 | $48 |
| 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. |
131 | $26 | $56 |
| 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. |
105 | $40 | $85 |
| 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. |
99 | $82 | $173 |
| 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. |
98 | $29 | $92 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
92 | $36 | $92 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
70 | $52 | $135 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
66 | $41 | $185 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
63 | $356 | $1,642 |
| 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. |
56 | $24 | $62 |
| 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. |
54 | $26 | $63 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 36 | $17 | $169 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
25 | $62 | $135 |
| 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. |
24 | $30 | $83 |
| Emergency department visit, straightforward decision making An emergency department visit for a patient with a straightforward medical decision making process. |
24 | $32 | $125 |
| 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. |
22 | $124 | $255 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
20 | $79 | $200 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
18 | $132 | $1,007 |
| Tendon release of palm and finger A surgical procedure to release a tendon in the palm or finger to restore movement or relieve tension. |
18 | $672 | $1,750 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
17 | $18 | $39 |
| 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. |
16 | $86 | $162 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $101 | $187 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 14 | $67 | $120 |
| Palm connective tissue removal and finger release Surgical removal of abnormal connective tissue in the palm to release tension on the first finger. |
13 | $637 | $1,479 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
12 | $9 | $25 |
| 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. |
11 | $266 | $526 |
| Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand. |
11 | $184 | $886 |
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 ↗$25,905
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,701/year across 7 years
Top 16% in MI for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
133
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13,731 (53.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,175 (47.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,525
2023
$6,862
2022
$3,026
2021
$2,583
2020
$4,130
2019
$504
2018
$275
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Trimed, Inc.
$8,313
Globus Medical, Inc.
$60
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$42
Avanos Medical
$38
Stryker Corporation
$29
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$15
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$14
Solventum Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 98.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
TriMed, Inc.
$11,982
Trimed, Inc.
$8,313
Pinnacle, Inc
$4,038
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$221
Horizon Pharma plc
$140
Stryker Corporation
$136
Bioventus LLC
$108
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$107
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$103
ACUMED LLC
$80
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$78
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$75
Globus Medical, Inc.
$60
Trice Medical, Inc.
$50
Davol Inc.
$43
Avanos Medical
$38
Linvatec Corporation
$35
Amgen Inc.
$34
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Radius Health, Inc.
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$20
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$19
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
ERMI Inc.
$18
Osteomed LLC
$17
Medartis Inc.
$17
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$16
Medwest Associates
$16
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$14
Solventum Corporation
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 93.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUFEX · ANTHOLOGY · APTUS · Acu-Loc/Acu-Loc 2 Wrist Plating System · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Cervical-Stim · DERMABOND Portfolio · DUEXIS · DYNASPLINT · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · EVOS · EXT-Extremilock Foot · Elbow Plates · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FORTEO · GELSYN 3 · HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREWS · Hymovis · INJECTAFER · INSIGNIA · KRYSTEXXA · LINVATEC HIP PRESERVATION SYSTEM · NA · NEUROFLEX · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORTHOVISC · PENNSAID · PREVENA · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Progel · RAYOS · STRYKER · Segway blade or mieye camera · TRIGEN INTERTAN · Tapestry · Tools - AFS · Tools - RSO · Tools - WFS · Troch Nail · Tymlos · 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 (53%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
445
Per 100K population
25.1
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA
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. Fallahi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in MI), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 16% of MI peers, with 18 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. Fallahi experienced with functional capacity test, per 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fallahi performed 432 functional capacity test, per 15 minutes 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. Fallahi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fallahi received a total of $25,905 from 33 companies across 133 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. Fallahi's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Livonia?
Dr. Fallahi's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Fallahi) 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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