Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Bohl, MD
Neurological Surgery · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Bohl
Dr. Michael Bohl is a neurological surgery specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bohl performed 959 Medicare services across 666 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bohl received a total of $71,932 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 207 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bohl 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in NC
$71,932 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗959
Medicare services
Top 5% in NC for neurological surgery
666
Unique beneficiaries
$232
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
201 | $286 | $1,634 |
| 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. |
138 | $49 | $149 |
| 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. |
108 | $125 | $277 |
| Additional spine bone segment removal Surgical removal of an additional segment of bone from the spine during the same procedure. |
65 | $269 | $1,510 |
| 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. |
59 | $90 | $213 |
| 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. |
49 | $184 | $1,073 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
30 | $72 | $174 |
| Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones A surgical procedure involving the placement of hardware or devices into the pelvic bones. |
27 | $258 | $1,455 |
| 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. |
27 | $90 | $1,475 |
| 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. |
26 | $1,154 | $8,064 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 7-12 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the back involving 7 to 12 spine bone segments. |
22 | $604 | $3,483 |
| 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. |
21 | $36 | $595 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 19 | $1,057 | $5,656 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
19 | $565 | $3,145 |
| 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. |
19 | $174 | $1,334 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
18 | $52 | $1,475 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
17 | $38 | $80 |
| CT scan of middle spine, without contrast A CT scan of the middle spine performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of the vertebrae and surrounding structures. |
16 | $38 | $595 |
| 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 | $76 | $1,475 |
| 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. |
14 | $534 | $3,995 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
14 | $24 | $84 |
| Spinal fusion with partial bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to join additional segments of the spine. It involves the partial removal of spine bone and disc tissue. |
13 | $358 | $2,289 |
| Lower spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the lower spine. |
11 | $565 | $5,370 |
| 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. |
11 | $66 | $138 |
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.
34.1% high complexity
10.1% medium
55.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$71,932
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,276/year across 7 years
Top 15% in NC for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
207
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$46,952 (65.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$19,068 (26.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,911 (8.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,453
2023
$17,773
2022
$4,075
2021
$8,610
2020
$12,775
2019
$8,397
2018
$1,849
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$17,011
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$535
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$531
icotec Medical Inc.
$140
Ethicon US, LLC
$98
Carlsmed, Inc.
$84
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Globus Medical, Inc.
$16
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$34,565
Stryker Corporation
$8,186
MiRus, LLC
$8,012
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$5,155
NuVasive, Inc.
$3,841
Globus Medical, Inc.
$3,452
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$2,630
Biocomposites Inc
$1,500
Spine Wave, Inc.
$1,427
Medicrea USA, Corp.
$1,369
Carlsmed, Inc.
$398
Medtronic, Inc.
$236
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$184
Ethicon US, LLC
$183
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$174
icotec Medical Inc.
$140
ulrich medical USA, Inc.
$110
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$75
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$55
DJO, LLC
$42
Spineology Inc.
$34
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$27
Aesculap, Inc.
$24
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 70.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALIF · Adaptix · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · CMF · CMF SPINALOGIC · COHERE · CONDUIT · CORE · CREO · CREO 5.5 · CREO MIS · CellerateRx · DERMABOND PRINEO · ELAN 4 · ELSA · ETHICON · EUROPA Pedicle Screw System · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · EXCELSIUS GPS · EXPEDIUM · Excelsius - GPS · Excelsius Robotics System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · GENERAL K2M PRODUCT DISCUSSION · Gliadel · I/C Graft Chamber · IdentiTi · MAZOR X SYSTEM · NAV -3INAVIGATION PLATFORM · NEURO FIXATION · NSE - HIGH SPEED DRILLS · O-ARM-Spine · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · PASS-LP · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · RELINE · RISE · RISE-L · Radian · Rise-L · SALVO SPINE SYSTEM · SYMPHONY · SYNFIX · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Spine · Stimulan · T2 STRATOSPHERE · TLIF · TLX · VIPER · Vader Pedicle System · X-CORE · XLIF · aprevo
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 →
The majority of payments (65%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH
1.8 mi
1.8 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. Bohl is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 15% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bohl experienced with spinal fusion of additional segment?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bohl performed 201 spinal fusion of additional segment 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. Bohl receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bohl received a total of $71,932 from 25 companies across 207 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. Bohl's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Charlotte?
Dr. Bohl's average Medicare payment per service is $232. 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. Bohl) 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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