Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kurt Wohlrab, MD, MPH
Orthopedic Surgery · Pinehurst, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Wohlrab
Dr. Kurt Wohlrab is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Pinehurst, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wohlrab performed 36,103 Medicare services across 3,319 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wohlrab received a total of $13,639 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 97 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Wohlrab 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 0% volume in NC
$13,639 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗36,103
Medicare services
Top 0% in NC for orthopedic surgery
3,319
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (Gel-Syn) An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to supplement joint fluid. |
23,016 | $1 | $3 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
4,809 | $1 | $7 |
| Hymovis intra-articular injection An injection of Hymovis, a hyaluronan derivative, administered directly into a joint space. |
4,368 | $13 | $58 |
| 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. |
1,102 | $62 | $230 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
801 | $52 | $280 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
294 | $35 | $203 |
| 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. |
263 | $28 | $151 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
234 | $24 | $155 |
| 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. |
174 | $33 | $148 |
| 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. |
170 | $87 | $336 |
| 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. |
106 | $16 | $81 |
| 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. |
89 | $75 | $298 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
82 | $98 | $982 |
| Total knee replacement | 71 | $992 | $5,990 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
71 | $4 | $33 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
60 | $99 | $858 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
43 | $82 | $303 |
| High osmolar contrast material, 250-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 43 | $0 | $1 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
39 | $0 | $24 |
| 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. |
29 | $28 | $146 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
24 | $986 | $5,263 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
22 | $1,110 | $4,861 |
| 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. |
22 | $61 | $518 |
| 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. |
21 | $95 | $723 |
| 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. |
19 | $47 | $198 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
18 | $943 | $4,134 |
| 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. |
17 | $27 | $143 |
| 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. |
16 | $63 | $640 |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | 15 | $307 | $2,839 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or abnormal tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments. |
15 | $209 | $2,051 |
| Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff Surgical repair of a long-standing tear in the shoulder's rotator cuff tendons to restore function and reduce pain. |
14 | $658 | $3,542 |
| CT scan of arm, without contrast A CT scan of the arm that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the arm's internal structures without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $79 | $527 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
12 | $32 | $168 |
| 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. |
11 | $124 | $496 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
92.1% medium
7.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,639
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,948/year across 7 years
Top 26% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
97
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,937 (80.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,325 (17.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$378 (2.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,446
2023
$5,655
2022
$573
2021
$773
2020
$1,214
2019
$1,573
2018
$1,405
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,325
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$82
Linvatec Corporation
$24
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 99.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$5,088
STERIS CORPORATION
$3,889
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,453
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$721
TriCoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$468
SouthTech Orthopedics
$378
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$183
Bioventus LLC
$162
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$102
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$70
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Stryker Corporation
$25
Linvatec Corporation
$24
Innovation Technologies Inc
$17
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$15
Kerecis Limited
$12
Top 3 companies account for 83.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATTUNE · BIOBRACE 23MM · Comprehensive Shoulder System · Connected Health-MyMobility · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · GELSYN 3 · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · HarmonyAIR · Hymovis · IRRISEPT · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · MONOVISC · OMEGA · Oxford · REUNION · SCP Bone Substitute · Zilretta
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 →
Most payments (80%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
23
Per 100K population
22.4
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. Wohlrab is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NC), with low-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. Wohlrab experienced with joint lubricant injection (gel-syn)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wohlrab performed 23,016 joint lubricant injection (gel-syn) 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. Wohlrab receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wohlrab received a total of $13,639 from 16 companies across 97 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. Wohlrab's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Pinehurst?
Dr. Wohlrab's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Wohlrab) 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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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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