Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Paul Segebarth, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
2001 RANDOLPH RD, Charlotte, NC 28207
7043232000
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1508913476 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. Segebarth 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. Segebarth

Dr. Paul Segebarth is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Segebarth performed 1,383 Medicare services across 689 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Segebarth received a total of $67,027 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 194 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Segebarth 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 in practice ▲ Top 41% volume in NC $67,027 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,383
Medicare services
Top 41% in NC for orthopedic surgery
689
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~73 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
582 $0 $1
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.
146 $91 $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.
113 $28 $106
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)
A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures.
67 $0 $2
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.
66 $57 $151
Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance
An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
60 $208 $1,310
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.
60 $79 $1,346
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.
42 $296 $1,298
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.
30 $28 $98
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.
28 $184 $841
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.
26 $149 $617
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.
25 $52 $129
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.
23 $55 $275
MRI of pelvis, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed without the use of contrast dye.
17 $113 $1,203
Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging
An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging.
16 $86 $448
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.
16 $133 $344
Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back.
15 $578 $2,449
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.
14 $87 $1,213
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.
14 $110 $390
Fusion of spine in lower back 12 $1,211 $4,602
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.
11 $53 $1,346
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.
5.9% high complexity
59.8% medium
34.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$67,027
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,575/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
194
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26,152 (39.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$25,342 (37.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,814 (19.1%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$2,720 (4.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$16,397
2023
$13,357
2022
$14,626
2021
$6,472
2020
$2,567
2019
$9,650
2018
$3,959

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Synthes GmbH
$12,494
Globus Medical, Inc.
$3,499
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$199
Abbott Laboratories
$101
Nevro Corp.
$80
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 98.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Synthes GmbH
$37,893
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$8,161
NuVasive, Inc.
$7,651
Globus Medical, Inc.
$3,887
Cutting Edge Spine, LLC
$2,720
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$1,928
MML US, Inc.
$1,653
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$909
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$639
Nevro Corp.
$317
Abbott Laboratories
$237
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$220
K2M, Inc.
$181
Boston Scientific Corporation
$161
Medtronic, Inc.
$151
Stryker Corporation
$149
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$56
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$33
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$22
Bioventus LLC
$21
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$14
PFIZER INC.
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 80.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACIS · ACP · ALIF · ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · All Spine Stimulation · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · Biomet SpinalPak · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · DUEXIS · Durolane · ETERNA · EXCELSIUS GPS · EXPAREL · EXPEDIUM · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · General K2M Product Discussion · Intracept · LessRay · Modulus · Omnia · Other - Miscellaneous · PROCLAIM · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Pulse · RELINE · ReActiv8 · SYMPHONY · Sentio · Senza · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Spinal-Stim · THROMBIN-JMI · TLIF · TRITANIUM · Trestle Luxe · VIPER · VuePoint · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XLIF
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 (39%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for orthopedic surgery in NC.

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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

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. Segebarth is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NC peers, 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. Segebarth experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Segebarth performed 582 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Segebarth receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Segebarth received a total of $67,027 from 23 companies across 194 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. Segebarth's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte?
Dr. Segebarth's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Segebarth) 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 →
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 →