Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Todd Irwin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
2001 VAIL AVE, Charlotte, NC 28207
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In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1386777191 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. Irwin 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. Irwin

Dr. Todd Irwin is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Irwin performed 864 Medicare services across 672 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Irwin received a total of $239,190 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 244 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic 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. Irwin 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 ▲ 864 Medicare services $239,190 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
864
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in NC for orthopedic surgery
672
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~45 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
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
229 $24 $84
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
114 $26 $83
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.
99 $88 $237
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.
93 $61 $151
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
53 $5 $11
X-ray of foot, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints.
43 $18 $77
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less
Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less.
41 $12 $164
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.
25 $97 $390
X-ray of ankle, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
23 $23 $77
Correction of toe joint deformity
A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance.
22 $183 $1,188
CT scan of leg, without contrast
A computed tomography scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the leg's internal structures.
21 $66 $541
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
19 $37 $177
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.
18 $77 $275
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
Big toe joint fusion with foot
Surgical procedure to fuse the big toe joint to the foot. This stabilizes the joint by connecting the bones.
13 $446 $2,307
Bone graft harvest from large bone
Surgical removal of bone tissue from a large bone to be used as a graft for another part of the body.
12 $106 $1,837
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement
Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
12 $89 $209
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
11 $44 $213
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.
1.5% high complexity
16.8% medium
81.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$239,190
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $34,170/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
244
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
$133,141 (55.7%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$82,098 (34.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,188 (6.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,763 (3.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$40,477
2023
$29,966
2022
$61,597
2021
$29,296
2020
$36,516
2019
$28,746
2018
$12,592

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Paragon 28, Inc.
$25,973
VILEX LLC
$7,002
GLW, Inc
$2,632
Medline Industries LP
$2,470
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$721
Arthrex, Inc.
$479
Stryker Corporation
$242
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$183
Kerecis Limited
$176
restor3d, inc.
$141
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$139
Bioventus LLC
$118
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$101
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$100
Top 3 companies account for 88.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Paragon 28, Inc.
$188,001
Medline Industries, Inc.
$16,517
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$10,556
VILEX LLC
$7,002
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$4,242
Medline Industries LP
$2,672
GLW, Inc
$2,632
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$2,185
Stryker Corporation
$589
Arthrex, Inc.
$557
Bioventus LLC
$419
restor3d, inc.
$374
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$373
Bone Support Inc.
$360
Embody, Inc.
$351
OSSIO INC
$290
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$274
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$242
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$215
Kerecis Limited
$176
ACUMED LLC
$160
MedShape, Inc.
$150
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$147
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$139
Novastep Inc.
$136
ERMI LLC
$108
X-spine Systems, Inc.
$104
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$88
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$86
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$24
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 89.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7 X 23MM CITRELOCK IMPLANT · ACUMED · ALPHALOK Calc Fx - R&D · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Alps Foot · Apex 3D · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · CellerateRx · Creed HammerThread · DARCO · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION OTHER · DJO SURGICAL · DUEXIS · DUROLANE · Dermatology and Wound Care · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Foot and Ankle · Foot and Ankle Implants · INBONE · INFINITY · INFINITY ADAPTIS · Inc. · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MEDLINE UNITE · MOTOBAND · Medline · Medline Industries · Medline Unite Foot Plating System · Monkey Bars · OsteoAMP · PECA Bunion Correction System · PICO · PRIME SERIES · PRODUCT PORTFOLIO · PROSTEP · Physio-Stim · Portfolio · Product Portfolio · Silverback · TTC Nail · Unifi Technology
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 (56%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% 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. Irwin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Irwin experienced with foot x-ray, 3+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Irwin performed 229 foot x-ray, 3+ views 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. Irwin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Irwin received a total of $239,190 from 31 companies across 244 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. Irwin's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte?
Dr. Irwin's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Irwin) 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 →