Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Mendelson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Sterling Heights, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Mendelson
Dr. Stephen Mendelson is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Sterling Heights, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mendelson performed 2,016 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mendelson received a total of $54,097 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 103 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mendelson 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 20% volume in MI
$54,097 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,016
Medicare services
Top 20% in MI for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$71
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
430 | $92 | $269 |
| 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. |
251 | $41 | $216 |
| 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. |
145 | $28 | $185 |
| 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. |
143 | $89 | $1,231 |
| 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. |
117 | $66 | $190 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
116 | $5 | $21 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
103 | $5 | $22 |
| 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. |
82 | $32 | $120 |
| 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. |
77 | $122 | $352 |
| Peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode through the skin into a peripheral nerve. This electrode is part of a neurostimulator system used to deliver electrical impulses. |
74 | $182 | $3,275 |
| 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. |
71 | $29 | $150 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
71 | $25 | $151 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
60 | $21 | $90 |
| Hyaluronan gel injection for joint An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose. |
42 | $406 | $1,409 |
| 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. |
37 | $29 | $120 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 36 | $6 | $30 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
22 | $30 | $140 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower leg using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
18 | $22 | $112 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
18 | $44 | $450 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
16 | $32 | $135 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, 1 view An X-ray image of the thigh bone (femur) taken from a single angle to visualize the bone structure. |
16 | $20 | $124 |
| 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. |
16 | $134 | $454 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
16 | $42 | $105 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
14 | $59 | $285 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
14 | $120 | $1,500 |
| Total knee replacement | 11 | $970 | $6,570 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
22.5% medium
76.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$54,097
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,728/year across 7 years
Top 9% in MI for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
103
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,450
2023
$4,592
2022
$35,358
2021
$7,579
2020
$1,016
2019
$972
2018
$130
Payments by company (2024)
Bioventus LLC
$2,375
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,827
Medtronic, Inc.
$124
Curonix LLC
$72
Pinnacle, Inc
$37
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 97.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bioventus LLC
$38,777
BIONESS INC
$6,939
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$4,671
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,317
ZIMVIE INC.
$1,194
Stryker Corporation
$285
Medtronic, Inc.
$282
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
$189
Amgen Inc.
$75
Curonix LLC
$72
AbbVie, Inc.
$62
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Pinnacle, Inc
$37
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$22
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$19
AbbVie Inc.
$19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Linvatec Corporation
$12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 93.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTISHIELD · AUTOPLEX · AXSOS · ActivBraid · Avenir · EXPAREL · G7 · Humira · ILARIS · LINVATEC EXTREMITIES · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MONOVISC · NURTEC ODT · Oxford-Knees · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PRECICE · Persona · Persona Revision · Prolia · RINVOQ · ROSA-Knee · SKYRIZI · STIMROUTER IMPLANTABLE KIT · Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder · StimRouter for pain · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Stimrouter for Pain · TREMFYA · The Tether · UBRELVY · XIAFLEX · ZYNRELEF · Zynrelef
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
352
County median income
$76,399
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
THE BEHAVIORAL CENTER OF MICHIGAN
3.7 mi
3.7 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 | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Mendelson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in MI), 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. Mendelson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mendelson performed 430 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Mendelson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mendelson received a total of $54,097 from 22 companies across 103 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Mendelson's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sterling Heights?
Dr. Mendelson's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Mendelson) 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 ↗, 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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