Medicare Enrolled
Aaron Danison
Neurological Surgery · Greenville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Danison
Aaron Danison is a neurological surgery specialist in Greenville, NC, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Danison performed 880 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Danison received a total of $5,070 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 121 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Danison 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in NC
$5,070 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗880
Medicare services
Top 6% in NC for neurological surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$217
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
199 | $295 | $880 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
87 | $24 | $122 |
| 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. |
82 | $91 | $232 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
57 | $28 | $117 |
| 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. |
45 | $159 | $474 |
| 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. |
43 | $61 | $185 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
42 | $571 | $1,719 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
40 | $173 | $563 |
| 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. |
39 | $19 | $84 |
| 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. |
34 | $21 | $61 |
| 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. |
25 | $185 | $640 |
| 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. |
22 | $129 | $313 |
| 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. |
21 | $570 | $2,378 |
| 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. |
20 | $109 | $357 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $98 | $337 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 18 | $1,167 | $3,487 |
| Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck. |
17 | $712 | $2,744 |
| X-ray of middle spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the middle spine using at least four different views to capture detailed images of the vertebrae and surrounding structures. |
15 | $25 | $99 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
15 | $61 | $178 |
| 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. |
14 | $38 | $96 |
| 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. |
13 | $1,379 | $4,450 |
| 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. |
12 | $190 | $1,115 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
32.3% high complexity
0.0% medium
67.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,070
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $724/year across 7 years
Top 47% in NC for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
121
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$56
2023
$163
2022
$545
2021
$239
2020
$254
2019
$1,734
2018
$2,078
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,586
Medtronic, Inc.
$740
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$700
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$629
SI-BONE, Inc.
$75
Stryker Corporation
$54
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$51
Boston Scientific Corporation
$50
IRRAS USA, Inc.
$42
Monteris Medical Corporation
$38
Nevro Corp.
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24
Nanovis LLC
$15
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$13
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 79.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · AQUAMANTYS · All Spine Stimulation · Anatomic PEEK · BRAINLAB · Biomet SpinalPak · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CD HORIZON · CLYDESDALE PTC SPINAL SYSTEM · CONCORDE · CONDUIT · Cervical-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · DIVERGENCE-L · EXPEDIUM · General - Therapies · INFINITY · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IRRAFLOW · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MEDTRONIC REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS · MIDAS REX · NAVIGATOR · Neuroblate · O-ARM · O-ARM-ST · O-ARM-Spine · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · Omnia · PICO7 · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · PlasmaBlade · STEALTH AUTOGUIDE SYSTEM · STRATA · Sentio · Space-D · StealthStation · UNID_PASS · VERCISE · VIPER · VIVIGEN MIS DELIVERY SYSTEM · iFuse Implant
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists in nearby ZIP areas
10
County median income
$58,851
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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
Danison is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NC), with 16 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Danison experienced with spinal fusion of additional segment?
Based on Medicare claims data, Danison performed 199 spinal fusion of additional segment services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Danison receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Danison received a total of $5,070 from 16 companies across 121 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Danison's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Greenville?
Danison's average Medicare payment per service is $217. 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 Danison) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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