Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alexander Lemons, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Pinehurst, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lemons
Dr. Alexander Lemons is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Pinehurst, NC, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lemons performed 2,161 Medicare services across 1,800 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lemons received a total of $317,045 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 468 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician. 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. Lemons 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in NC
$317,045 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,161
Medicare services
Top 9% in NC for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
1,800
Unique beneficiaries
$247
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
259 | $93 | $394 |
| 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. |
212 | $62 | $261 |
| 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. |
160 | $195 | $948 |
| 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. |
148 | $292 | $1,445 |
| 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. |
121 | $92 | $1,021 |
| 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. |
108 | $36 | $191 |
| 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. |
101 | $28 | $145 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
94 | $16 | $80 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
90 | $4 | $37 |
| 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. |
66 | $124 | $509 |
| 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. |
64 | $85 | $1,030 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
56 | $572 | $3,374 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | 53 | $300 | $1,393 |
| 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. |
45 | $526 | $4,466 |
| 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. |
44 | $155 | $1,018 |
| 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. |
42 | $40 | $196 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
41 | $550 | $3,046 |
| 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. |
35 | $27 | $140 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
33 | $1,133 | $5,464 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
33 | $56 | $555 |
| 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. |
32 | $1,257 | $6,104 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
29 | $8 | $24 |
| 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. |
27 | $64 | $275 |
| 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. |
26 | $944 | $4,601 |
| 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. |
25 | $1,379 | $6,533 |
| 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. |
22 | $68 | $1,013 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
21 | $63 | $547 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
20 | $247 | $1,309 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 20 | $1,178 | $5,839 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
20 | $8 | $37 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device. |
19 | $4,368 | $16,617 |
| 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. |
19 | $572 | $2,917 |
| 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. |
19 | $196 | $952 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
18 | $8 | $47 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
14 | $149 | $1,397 |
| Spinal bone removal for neurostimulator electrode insertion This procedure involves removing a portion of the spine bone to create space for inserting a neurostimulator electrode plate into the spinal area. |
13 | $592 | $3,203 |
| Pelvic joint fusion with imaging guidance A surgical procedure to join bones in the pelvic joint together. Imaging technology is used to guide the surgeon during the operation. |
12 | $467 | $3,578 |
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.
25.4% high complexity
12.1% medium
62.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$317,045
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $45,292/year across 7 years
Top 11% in NC for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
468
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
$231,811 (73.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$39,264 (12.4%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$33,292 (10.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12,679 (4.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$157,206
2023
$73,734
2022
$49,057
2021
$16,079
2020
$7,153
2019
$9,019
2018
$4,798
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$60,111
Nexxt Spine LLC
$33,292
Medtronic, Inc.
$22,569
SPINEART USA INC
$17,312
Arthrex, Inc.
$12,179
Royal Biologics, Inc.
$7,200
Life Spine, Inc.
$2,105
DeGen Medical, Inc.
$1,050
ZIMVIE INC.
$600
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$335
Nevro Corp.
$189
Abbott Laboratories
$103
Innovation Technologies Inc
$83
SI-BONE, INC.
$31
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$22
Top 3 companies account for 73.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$79,874
Nexxt Spine LLC
$54,746
SPINEART USA INC
$39,604
Arthrex, Inc.
$33,790
Life Spine, Inc.
$29,292
Spineart USA Inc
$29,042
Medtronic, Inc.
$22,605
Royal Biologics, Inc.
$7,200
Choice Spine, LLC
$5,387
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$3,861
Abbott Laboratories
$1,870
TriCoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$1,204
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$1,121
DeGen Medical, Inc.
$1,050
SPINEART SA
$762
ZIMVIE INC.
$749
SI-BONE, INC.
$733
Nevro Corp.
$675
Cerapedics, Inc.
$605
Southtech Orthopedics
$594
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$464
Globus Medical, Inc.
$287
SI-BONE, Inc.
$232
Innovation Technologies Inc
$229
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$168
Stryker Corporation
$164
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$131
K2M, Inc.
$102
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$96
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$84
Boston Scientific Corporation
$50
Innovasis Inc
$46
Nexus Spine, LLC
$41
Baxter Healthcare
$36
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$25
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$25
DJO, LLC
$24
Ethicon US, LLC
$16
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Amgen Inc.
$13
PARADIGM SPINE, LLC
$12
Synaptive Medical Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 55.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
5.5 Modular Screw system · ACTIVOS 10 BONE CEMENT · ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · AQUAMANTYS · AQUAMANTYS(TM) · ARx · Arthrex · Arx · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES BONE REPAIR CELLULAR BONE GRAFTING KIT · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES BONE REPAIR IOBP · Biomet SpinalPak · Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System · Blackhawk · Blackhawk Ti · Brightmatter Guide/Modus V · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · CLYDESDALE PTC SPINAL SYSTEM · CMF SPINALOGIC · CREO Degen · Cadaver Lab review of Pedicle Screw and TLIF devices · Cervical AM · Connexx MIS & Open Systems · Connexx Open System · Convexx and Lateral Plate · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS FOOT & ANKLE METAL COMPRESSION SCREWS · ETERNA · EVEREST Spinal System · Excelsius - GPS · FLOSEAL · Horizant · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IRRISEPT · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Inertia Connexx MIS System · Inertia Connexx Systems · JULIET LL · JULIET LL - LATERAL CAGE PEEK · JULIET TL Ti · Karma · LCP PLATES & SCREWS · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MIDAS REX · Matrixx Lateral System · Medical Device · Medical Devices · Minuteman · Modular Fixation System · Nexxt Matrixx Systems · Nexxt Matrixx Lateral · PD-Spine-New Product · PERLA C · PERLA TL · PROCLAIM · PROLIFT · Perla TL · ProLift Lateral · ProLift Lateral Fixated · Proclaim IPG · Prolia · RISE-L · SCARLET · SCARLET AC-T · SCARLET AL-T · SIGNATURE · STRATAFIX · SYMPHONY · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Struxxure MCS · Struxxure MCS System · Struxxure-L System · TRYPTIK · Tiger Shark · TruLift · Trulift Lateral · VITAL · Zilretta · coflex · i-FACTOR Putty · iFuse Implant
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 (73%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$82,837
Nearest hospital
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Lemons is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 11% of NC peers, with 15 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. Lemons experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lemons performed 259 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Lemons receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lemons received a total of $317,045 from 43 companies across 468 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. Lemons's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Pinehurst?
Dr. Lemons's average Medicare payment per service is $247. 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. Lemons) 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 →
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