Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael McGraw, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Raleigh, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
11550 COMMON OAKS DR STE 100, Raleigh, NC 27614
9192205255
Registered in NPPES since 2011
NPI: 1629363551 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. McGraw

Dr. Michael McGraw is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Raleigh, NC, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McGraw performed 3,980 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McGraw received a total of $10,692 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 110 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 Dr. McGraw 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 11% volume in NC $10,692 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,980
Medicare services
Top 11% in NC for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$27
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
Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) 1,489 $7 $26
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
1,290 $1 $4
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
263 $49 $212
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.
236 $64 $154
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.
168 $91 $231
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.
142 $29 $96
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.
87 $33 $90
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.
74 $75 $220
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.
56 $25 $89
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
39 $38 $93
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.
31 $109 $334
Tendon injection at attachment site
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle.
27 $38 $165
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.
24 $31 $99
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
21 $100 $986
Total knee replacement 19 $960 $5,609
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
14 $981 $5,387
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.
0.8% high complexity
77.6% medium
21.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,692
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,782/year across 6 years
Top 30% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
110
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
$2,189
2023
$1,521
2022
$1,086
2021
$495
2019
$3,653
2018
$1,748

Payments by company (2024)

Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$1,588
Arthrex, Inc.
$465
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc.
$114
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$22
Top 3 companies account for 99.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$3,308
Stryker Corporation
$1,896
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,802
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$1,588
SouthTech Orthopedics
$1,182
TriCoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$448
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc.
$114
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$107
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$61
Davol Inc.
$52
Bioventus LLC
$43
Tenex Health Inc.
$36
Ethicon US, LLC
$32
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$22
Top 3 companies account for 65.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCULIF · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · AccuFill · Avenir · Comprehensive Primary Stem · Comprehensive Shoulder · DARZALEX · Durolane · Erleada · Hips Product Portfolio · Knees Product Portfolio · Persona · REUNION · ROSA · STRATAFIX · SURG - SYSTEM 8 · TRIATHLON · Taperloc · ZIPSEAL 24 SURGICAL SKIN CLOSURE KIT · ZYTIGA
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 →
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
167
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TRIANGLE SPRINGS
8.9 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

Dr. McGraw is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NC), 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. McGraw experienced with joint lubricant injection (synvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McGraw performed 1,489 joint lubricant injection (synvisc) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. McGraw receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McGraw received a total of $10,692 from 14 companies across 110 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 Dr. McGraw's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Raleigh?
Dr. McGraw's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. McGraw) 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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About this page

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.

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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →