Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bradley Ellison, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Concord, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
354 COPPERFIELD BLVD NE, Concord, NC 28025
7043232000
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1205037116 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. Ellison 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. Ellison

Dr. Bradley Ellison is an adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician in Concord, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ellison performed 1,559 Medicare services across 1,080 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ellison received a total of $480,712 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 291 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician. 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. Ellison 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 ▲ 1,559 Medicare services $480,712 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,559
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in NC for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
1,080
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~82 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
363 $1 $8
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.
277 $86 $236
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
231 $27 $92
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.
186 $59 $151
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
114 $47 $209
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
108 $32 $84
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.
65 $106 $390
X-ray of multiple joints
An X-ray imaging test that captures images of several joints simultaneously to evaluate their structure and alignment.
63 $35 $141
Total knee replacement 56 $984 $4,694
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
36 $100 $1,199
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
24 $984 $4,244
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.
24 $78 $1,346
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures at least five different views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment.
12 $43 $161
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.
5.1% high complexity
34.4% medium
60.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$480,712
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $68,673/year across 7 years
Top 23% in NC for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
291
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
$367,410 (76.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$93,973 (19.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,487 (3.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,842 (0.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$117,744
2023
$98,491
2022
$77,241
2021
$101,131
2020
$31,656
2019
$49,656
2018
$4,792

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$108,686
Globus Medical, Inc.
$7,879
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$1,070
Maxx Orthopedics, Inc.
$110
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$447,543
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$11,274
Globus Medical, Inc.
$7,879
Medacta USA, Inc.
$7,213
Innovation Technologies Inc
$1,500
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$1,398
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$1,342
Bone Support Inc.
$1,250
Maxx Orthopedics, Inc.
$446
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$344
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$115
Abyrx, Inc
$105
OrthoGrid Systems Inc
$94
ORTHO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$86
Kinamed, Inc.
$62
Stryker Corporation
$62
Top 3 companies account for 97.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Actify · Balanced Knee Revision System · Biomet Orthopak · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical 3DKnee System · DJO Surgical Alians Proximal Humerus Fracture Plate · DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DJO Surgical CLP Hip System · DJO Surgical Cobalt HV Bone Cement · DJO Surgical Empowr Acetabular System · DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Hip · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Knee · DJO Surgical FMP Acetabular System · DJO Surgical Foundation Hip System · DJO Surgical Linear Hip System · DJO Surgical TaperFill Hip System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · GMK EFFECIENCY · GMK REVISION · GMK SPHERE · GMK Sphere · GMK Sphere Revision System · HEALICOIL · Irrisept · MAKO · Montage Settable Resorbable Hemostatic Bone Putty · Moto Partial Knee · Onvoy · OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST · Proven Gen-Flex PS Knee System · ROSA · Unifi Technology · Vanguard
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.

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Geographic Context

Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$86,084
Nearest hospital
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST
0.0 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. Ellison is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement, 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. Ellison experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ellison performed 363 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Ellison receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ellison received a total of $480,712 from 16 companies across 291 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. Ellison's costs compare to other adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in Concord?
Dr. Ellison's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Ellison) 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 →