Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Matthew McGirt, M.D.
Neurological Surgery · Charlotte, NC
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. McGirt
Dr. Matthew McGirt is a neurological surgery specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McGirt performed 624 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McGirt received a total of $734,091 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 294 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. McGirt 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 13% volume in NC
$734,091 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗624
Medicare services
Top 13% in NC for neurological surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$241
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
86 | $82 | $244 |
| 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. |
80 | $296 | $1,653 |
| 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. |
57 | $159 | $893 |
| 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. |
56 | $68 | $138 |
| 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. |
55 | $29 | $125 |
| 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. |
37 | $90 | $1,475 |
| 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. |
30 | $43 | $100 |
| 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. |
22 | $191 | $1,107 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
22 | $49 | $595 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
20 | $578 | $3,145 |
| 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. |
18 | $605 | $3,995 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment Surgical removal of part of the spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in one segment. |
17 | $607 | $4,425 |
| 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. |
17 | $29 | $96 |
| 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. |
17 | $56 | $213 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 16 | $1,188 | $5,888 |
| Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck. |
14 | $923 | $4,716 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
13 | $1,380 | $8,488 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
12 | $574 | $3,187 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
12 | $196 | $1,448 |
| 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. |
12 | $79 | $363 |
| 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. |
11 | $66 | $1,475 |
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.
25.2% high complexity
11.2% medium
63.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$734,091
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $104,870/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NC for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
294
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
$74,556
2023
$35,888
2022
$92,191
2021
$130,903
2020
$74,139
2019
$257,495
2018
$68,919
Payments by company (2024)
Stryker Corporation
$42,197
Globus Medical, Inc.
$13,910
MiRus, LLC
$12,397
Bioventus LLC
$6,000
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$52
Top 3 companies account for 91.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
MiRus, LLC
$463,190
Stryker Corporation
$165,314
Globus Medical, Inc.
$88,400
SpineSmith Holdings, LLC
$10,275
Bioventus LLC
$6,089
Carlsmed, Inc.
$214
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$211
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$118
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$49
Kerecis Limited
$43
Aesculap, Inc.
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$33
icotec Medical Inc.
$28
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$28
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$26
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Spine Wave, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 97.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCULIF · AERO · ALIF Instruments (Universal) · ALIF PLATE · ARIA · AVS NAVIGATOR · BONESCALPEL & SONICONE (O.R.) · CALIBER · CANYON RETRACTOR SYSTEMS · CASCADIA · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CD HORIZON · COALITION AGX · CORBEL · CYGNUS Anterior Cervical Plate · Captivate VL · ELAN 4 · ELSA · ELSA ATP · ES2 · EUROPA Pedicle Screw System · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · Excelsius GPS · Excelsius Robotics System · Excelsius Spine 1.1 · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · Gliadel · Handpiece Power System · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MAGNETOS · MAKO · MAZOR X SYSTEM · N/A · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · NIAGARA LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM · OASYS · Oscillating High Speed Drill · Oscillating System · POWEREASE · RIO · RISE-L · SABLE · SERRATO · SHUNTASSISTANT · SYMPHONY · Spinal Implants · TRITANIUM · XIA · XIA 3 · aprevo · icotec BlackArmor Spine System
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
Neurological surgerists in nearby ZIP areas
46
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH
1.8 mi
1.8 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. McGirt is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NC), with 19 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. McGirt experienced with new patient office visit (30-44 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McGirt performed 86 new patient office visit (30-44 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. McGirt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McGirt received a total of $734,091 from 17 companies across 294 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. McGirt's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Charlotte?
Dr. McGirt's average Medicare payment per service is $241. 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. McGirt) 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.
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