Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anthony Kwon, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kwon
Dr. Anthony Kwon is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kwon performed 1,750 Medicare services across 1,317 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kwon received a total of $1,700,732 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 652 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. Kwon 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 35% volume in NC
$1,700,732 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,750
Medicare services
Top 35% in NC for orthopedic surgery
1,317
Unique beneficiaries
$212
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~88 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. |
352 | $93 | $237 |
| 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. |
230 | $29 | $106 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
192 | $290 | $1,233 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
143 | $192 | $868 |
| 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. |
102 | $66 | $151 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
89 | $158 | $661 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
79 | $204 | $1,051 |
| 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. |
68 | $117 | $390 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 65 | $1,205 | $4,719 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
64 | $499 | $4,533 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
61 | $419 | $3,262 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas. |
59 | $50 | $126 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
52 | $87 | $1,346 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
49 | $578 | $2,453 |
| 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. |
26 | $30 | $98 |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from the patient's body to be used as a graft during spine surgery. |
20 | $127 | $550 |
| Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones A surgical procedure involving the placement of hardware or devices into the pelvic bones. |
20 | $273 | $1,179 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
19 | $23 | $104 |
| Lower spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the lower spine. |
17 | $579 | $4,404 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
15 | $84 | $1,213 |
| Additional spine bone segment removal Surgical removal of an additional segment of bone from the spine during the same procedure. |
14 | $275 | $1,171 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 7-12 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the back involving 7 to 12 spine bone segments. |
14 | $582 | $2,490 |
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.
31.0% high complexity
3.8% medium
65.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,700,732
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $242,962/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
652
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
$1,276,711 (75.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$302,578 (17.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$107,924 (6.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,518 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$362,735
2023
$328,871
2022
$296,875
2021
$80,860
2020
$137,697
2019
$236,828
2018
$256,865
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$308,404
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$53,581
Curiteva, Inc.
$471
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$279
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NuVasive, Inc.
$1,155,281
Globus Medical, Inc.
$416,935
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$125,646
Curiteva, Inc.
$743
MML US, Inc.
$414
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$279
Boston Scientific Corporation
$238
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$199
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$196
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$154
Bioventus LLC
$125
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$120
TrackX Technology, Inc.
$104
TrackX Technology, LLC
$101
Carlsmed, Inc.
$89
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$58
Stryker Corporation
$17
Theragen, Inc.
$17
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACP · ALIF · ALTERA · ActaStim-S · Archon · AttraX · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · Bendini · CALIBER · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · COHERE · CORBEL · CREO · CREO MIS · CellerateRx · CoRoent · Direct Look Lat · ELSA · ELSA ATP · Excelsius - GPS · Excelsius Robotics System · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · FORTIFY · HEDRON · Hedron IA · INDEPENDENCE · INTELLIS · INVICTUS OPEN · IdentiTi · In-Line ALIF · Independence MIS · Intracept · Invictus MIS · Invictus OPEN · KODIAK · LIF · LLIF · LTP · LessRay · MAGEC Spinal Bracing and Distraction System · MAGNETOS · MARS 3VL · MARS 3VL Retractor · MULTIPLE · MaXcess · Modulus · OsseoScrew · OsteoAMP · Osteocel · Other - MIS · Other - Miscellaneous · Pulse · QUARTEX · RELINE · REVERE · REVERE 6.35 · REVERE 6.35 Deformity · REVERE 6.35 Deformity Ti Systm · RISE-L · ReActiv8 · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · Sable · SafeOp · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Spinal-Stim · Spine · TLIF · TLX · VIPER · XLIF · aprevo · iGA
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 1% for orthopedic surgery in NC.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
202
Per 100K population
17.9
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH
2.1 mi
2.1 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. Kwon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Kwon experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kwon performed 352 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. Kwon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kwon received a total of $1,700,732 from 19 companies across 652 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. Kwon's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte?
Dr. Kwon's average Medicare payment per service is $212. 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. Kwon) 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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