Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Bahner, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Wilmington, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Bahner
Dr. Richard Bahner is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Wilmington, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bahner performed 4,059 Medicare services across 1,526 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bahner received a total of $18,942 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 149 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. Bahner 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in NC
$18,942 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,059
Medicare services
Top 11% in NC for orthopedic surgery
1,526
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collagenase injection, 0.01 mg An injection of collagenase enzyme to break down collagen tissue. The dose specified is 0.01 milligrams. |
2,070 | $52 | $68 |
| 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. |
333 | $62 | $221 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
299 | $1 | $3 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
278 | $26 | $109 |
| 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. |
260 | $86 | $312 |
| 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. |
109 | $25 | $94 |
| 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. |
105 | $75 | $273 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
68 | $265 | $1,516 |
| 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 | $116 | $407 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
61 | $42 | $219 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
52 | $30 | $114 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
46 | $50 | $236 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
44 | $167 | $2,037 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
34 | $23 | $88 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
24 | $604 | $3,243 |
| Medication injection into palm A procedure involving the injection of medication into the palm of the hand. |
23 | $65 | $296 |
| Tendon relocation of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist to restore proper function or alignment. |
21 | $253 | $2,127 |
| 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. |
21 | $97 | $651 |
| Finger manipulation for connective tissue release A procedure involving the manipulation of a finger to release connective tissue after an enzyme injection has been administered. |
20 | $86 | $399 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
19 | $132 | $705 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
19 | $439 | $3,140 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
18 | $39 | $181 |
| 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. |
17 | $1,111 | $5,704 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
14 | $824 | $3,660 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
14 | $18 | $56 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
13 | $95 | $2,032 |
| Other procedure on forearm or wrist A surgical or medical intervention performed on the forearm or wrist that does not fall under other specific categories. |
11 | $375 | $1,919 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
62.5% medium
37.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,942
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,706/year across 7 years
Top 22% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
149
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
$15,727 (83.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,215 (17.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,686
2023
$3,244
2022
$3,542
2021
$237
2020
$1,921
2019
$1,859
2018
$4,453
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$1,823
Arthrex, Inc.
$974
Stryker Corporation
$569
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$133
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$122
Endo USA, Inc.
$28
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$22
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 91.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$4,591
TriMed, Inc.
$3,074
AXOGEN
$2,392
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$2,037
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$1,552
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,012
TriCoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$921
Stryker Corporation
$736
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$580
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$389
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$316
Davol Inc.
$290
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$257
Linvatec Corporation
$217
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$140
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$116
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$111
ACUMED LLC
$35
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Endo USA, Inc.
$28
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$26
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$22
Sonex Health, Inc.
$16
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 53.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · AxoTouch · BIOBRACE 23MM · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · COMPREHENSIVE · Checkpoint Stimulators · Comp Reverse Humeral Tray · DELTA · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE ANCHORS · DJO SURGICAL · DSUVIA · DUEXIS · EXPAREL · Exparel · FREEDOM WRIST · GLOBAL · LIVATEC KNEE PRESERVATION SYSTEM · MAKO · Persona · Physio-Stim · REVERSE SHOULDER · Regeneten · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE · Sports Medicine-None · TENOGLIDE · TITAN Shoulder · TORNIER PERFORM REVERSED GLENOID · TRIATHLON · Tactoset · XIAFLEX · Zynrelef
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 (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
15.6
County median income
$72,892
Nearest hospital
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER
7.1 mi
7.1 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. Bahner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Bahner experienced with collagenase injection, 0.01 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bahner performed 2,070 collagenase injection, 0.01 mg 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. Bahner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bahner received a total of $18,942 from 26 companies across 149 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. Bahner's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Wilmington?
Dr. Bahner's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Bahner) 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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