Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stephen Lucey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Asheboro, NC
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Mixed engagement
600 W SALISBURY ST, Asheboro, NC 27203
3365455030
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1932152527 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. Lucey 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. Lucey

Dr. Stephen Lucey is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Asheboro, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lucey performed 41 Medicare services across 38 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lucey received a total of $136,163 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 144 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Lucey 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 ▲ 41 Medicare services $136,163 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
41
Medicare services
Bottom 5% in NC for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
38
Unique beneficiaries
$940
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2 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
Total knee replacement 41 $940 $4,735
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.
100.0% high complexity
0.0% medium
0.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$136,163
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $19,452/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
144
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
$76,689 (56.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$40,448 (29.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16,167 (11.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,858 (2.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$68,306
2023
$9,287
2022
$16,943
2021
$531
2020
$10,699
2019
$13,394
2018
$17,003

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$60,629
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$7,487
Piedmont Plus Innovation
$153
Fortis Surgical, LLC
$37
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$118,133
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$16,255
Stryker Corporation
$535
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$346
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$235
Piedmont Plus Innovation
$191
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$162
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$52
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$45
Fortis Surgical, LLC
$37
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$25
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Conformis, Inc.
$21
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$20
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
ERMI Inc.
$17
Linvatec Corporation
$16
Ethicon US, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 99.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS KNEE & HIP ARTHROPLASTY UNI KNEE · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS KNEE ARTHROPLASTY UNI KNEE · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS PARTIAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY UNI KNEE · ARTHROPLASTY INSTRUMENTS KNEE & HIP ARTHROPLASTY UNI KNEE · ARTHROPLASTY INSTRUMENTS KNEE ARTHROPLASTY UNI KNEE · ARTHROPLASTY INSTRUMENTS PARTIAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY UNI KNEE · ATTUNE · Arthrex · Biomet Orthopak · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical 3DKnee System · DJO Surgical TaperFill Hip System · EXPAREL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HYALGAN · INSIGNIA · Linvatec Arthroscopy · MAKO · MPO Hip System · Megadyne Ace Blade 700 · Morphabond ER · PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS · Persona · ROSA · SYNVISC-ONE · TRIATHLON · Zilretta · iTotal PS
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 6% for orthopedic surgery in NC.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
25.5
County median income
$59,047
Nearest hospital
RANDOLPH HOSPITAL
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. Lucey is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of NC 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. Lucey experienced with total knee replacement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lucey performed 41 total knee replacement 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. Lucey receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lucey received a total of $136,163 from 19 companies across 144 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. Lucey's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Asheboro?
Dr. Lucey's average Medicare payment per service is $940. 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. Lucey) 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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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 →