Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Mendelson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Warren, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Jeffrey Mendelson is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Warren, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mendelson performed 3,592 Medicare services across 2,373 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mendelson received a total of $6,565 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 55 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. 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 in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in MI
$6,565 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,592
Medicare services
Top 9% in MI for orthopedic surgery
2,373
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
972 | $93 | $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. |
590 | $46 | $245 |
| 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. |
263 | $88 | $1,258 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
231 | $5 | $21 |
| 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. |
194 | $32 | $212 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
181 | $5 | $22 |
| 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. |
147 | $30 | $150 |
| 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. |
147 | $34 | $120 |
| 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. |
117 | $30 | $135 |
| 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. |
107 | $116 | $352 |
| 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. |
102 | $21 | $90 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 72 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
70 | $61 | $190 |
| 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. |
56 | $23 | $145 |
| 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. |
35 | $29 | $120 |
| 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. |
30 | $30 | $140 |
| Knee ligament release using endoscope A minimally invasive procedure to cut or loosen ligaments on the outer side of the knee joint using a small camera and surgical instruments. |
29 | $108 | $3,254 |
| Knee arthroscopy with drilling or scraping A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to examine the knee joint. The surgeon uses instruments to drill or scrape tissue inside the joint. |
29 | $559 | $3,252 |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | 28 | $133 | $3,647 |
| 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. |
27 | $22 | $112 |
| Total knee replacement | 25 | $942 | $6,570 |
| 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. |
25 | $42 | $105 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
22 | $1,045 | $7,500 |
| 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. |
21 | $123 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
20 | $407 | $1,409 |
| 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 | $25 | $155 |
| Partial collarbone removal via endoscope This procedure involves the surgical removal of a portion of the collarbone (clavicle) using an endoscope, a small camera inserted through a tiny incision to guide the surgeon. |
12 | $176 | $3,940 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
12 | $146 | $3,275 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
12 | $57 | $164 |
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.
2.2% high complexity
21.4% medium
76.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,565
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $938/year across 7 years
Top 35% in MI for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
55
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
$6,565 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,437
2023
$182
2022
$1,457
2021
$494
2020
$36
2019
$105
2018
$854
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$3,401
Pinnacle, Inc
$20
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$5,896
Stryker Corporation
$160
BIONESS INC
$137
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$69
Lundbeck LLC
$51
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$36
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$22
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
Pinnacle, Inc
$20
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
ConvaTec Inc.
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Linvatec Corporation
$12
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 94.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTISHIELD · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · Arcos · Comprehensive Primary Stem · Comprehensive Shoulder System · Dynasplint · ILARIS · LINVATEC EXTREMITIES · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · PENNSAID · Persona · Persona Revision · Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder · Stimrouter for Pain · TREMFYA · Taperloc · UBRELVY · VYEPTI · XIAFLEX · Zip Pen · Zynrelef
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
363
Per 100K population
41.4
County median income
$76,399
Nearest hospital
Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital
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. Mendelson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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 972 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Mendelson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mendelson received a total of $6,565 from 18 companies across 55 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. Mendelson's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Warren?
Dr. Mendelson's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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 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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