Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Haglund, MD

Neurological Surgery · Durham, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
2100 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27710
9196204467
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1568546612 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. Haglund 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. Haglund

Dr. Michael Haglund is a neurological surgery specialist in Durham, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Haglund performed 476 Medicare services across 409 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Haglund received a total of $115,487 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 66 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. Haglund 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 23% volume in NC $115,487 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
476
Medicare services
Top 23% in NC for neurological surgery
409
Unique beneficiaries
$437
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~25 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
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc 141 $291 $2,500
Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc
This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve.
86 $1,250 $9,021
Graft of donor bone to spine 80 $81 $596
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.
60 $112 $390
Spinal stabilization device placement, 4-7 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of the spine across four to seven bone segments.
51 $548 $6,595
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.
31 $120 $344
Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments.
27 $538 $6,088
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.
47.7% high complexity
0.0% medium
52.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$115,487
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $19,248/year across 6 years
Top 12% in NC for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
5
Companies
66
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
$114,790 (99.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$698 (0.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$18,603
2022
$61,578
2021
$34,835
2020
$48
2019
$295
2018
$128

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$11,824
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$6,579
Medtronic, Inc.
$200
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$43,944
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$39,935
NuVasive, Inc.
$31,347
Medtronic, Inc.
$226
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$35
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATLANTIS ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · Biologics · C360 · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CENTERPIECE · COHERE · IdentiTi · MAZOR X SYSTEM · NAVIGATION · Other - Miscellaneous · SafeOp · Trestle Luxe · Trestle Luxe II
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 (99%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
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. Haglund is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Haglund experienced with fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Haglund performed 141 fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc 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. Haglund receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Haglund received a total of $115,487 from 5 companies across 66 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. Haglund's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Durham?
Dr. Haglund's average Medicare payment per service is $437. 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. Haglund) 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 →