Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Richard Moore, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Wilmington, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
2716 ASHTON DR, Wilmington, NC 28412
9107637344
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1336141258 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. Moore

Dr. Richard Moore is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Wilmington, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Moore performed 2,679 Medicare services across 1,692 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Moore received a total of $161,259 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 203 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Moore 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 22% volume in NC $161,259 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,679
Medicare services
Top 22% in NC for orthopedic surgery
1,692
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~134 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
592 $1 $3
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.
501 $87 $312
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.
310 $63 $221
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
227 $5 $14
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.
180 $25 $95
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.
149 $26 $114
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
99 $180 $2,037
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
67 $280 $1,516
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
63 $47 $260
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.
50 $93 $637
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.
41 $101 $407
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.
37 $1,081 $5,637
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
35 $38 $202
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
34 $38 $213
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.
33 $21 $79
Wrist X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
27 $22 $88
Palm connective tissue removal and finger release
Surgical removal of abnormal connective tissue in the palm to release tension on the first finger.
25 $634 $2,863
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.
24 $28 $100
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 $241 $2,127
Wrist to finger joint removal
Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers.
21 $633 $3,243
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
19 $40 $206
Additional finger release, connective tissue removal
This procedure involves the removal of connective tissue in the palm and the release of an additional finger during the same session.
19 $206 $920
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.
19 $115 $2,032
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.
18 $132 $705
Partial collarbone removal via endoscope
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a portion of the collarbone (clavicle) using an endoscope, a small camera inserted through a tiny incision to guide the surgeon.
17 $310 $2,320
Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand
A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand.
16 $191 $2,121
Fusion of finger joint, initial joint
A surgical procedure to fuse the bones of a finger joint together to create a single, stable bone.
13 $440 $2,119
Injection of carpal tunnel 11 $63 $331
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
11 $824 $3,660
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.
1.2% high complexity
38.5% medium
60.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$161,259
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $23,037/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
203
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$95,388 (59.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$60,996 (37.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,875 (3.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,380
2023
$25,497
2022
$17,641
2021
$17,945
2020
$25,052
2019
$29,000
2018
$42,743

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ACUMED LLC
$1,932
CurvaFix, Inc.
$517
Stryker Corporation
$459
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$394
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$59
Endo USA, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 86.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ACUMED LLC
$50,272
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$45,936
Acumed LLC
$25,043
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$17,259
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13,166
Ascension Orthopedics, Inc.
$5,074
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,000
EXACTECH, INC.
$869
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$794
CurvaFix, Inc.
$517
Stryker Corporation
$459
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$187
TriCoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$164
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$148
Exactech, Inc.
$148
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$109
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$59
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Endo USA, Inc.
$19
Sonex Health, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 75.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · AETOS Shoulder System · Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System · Acu-Sinch Repair System · Acutrak Headless Compression Screw System · Affixus · Anatomic Radial Head System · Ankle Plating System · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Clavicle Plating System · Compositcp · CurvaFix IM Implant · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · EQUINOXE · EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM · Elbow Plating System · FLOWABLE · FREEDOM WRIST · Hand Fracture System · Hand Plating System · HemiCAP · HemiCAP Shoulder · INSTRUMENTS-ORTHOPEDIC · OVOMOTION · Polarus 3 Solution · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · RevoMotion · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SHOULDER IMPLANT · Sx-one Microknife · TENOGLIDE · TITAN Shoulder · TORNIER PERFORM REVERSED GLENOID · TSS · TWINFIX · Tactoset · XIAFLEX
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 (59%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for orthopedic surgery in NC.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
38
Per 100K population
16.4
County median income
$72,892
Nearest hospital
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER
11.1 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. Moore is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in NC), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% of NC peers, 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. Moore experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Moore performed 592 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Moore receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Moore received a total of $161,259 from 20 companies across 203 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. Moore's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Wilmington?
Dr. Moore's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Moore) 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 →
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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