Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Rodger, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Wilmington, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rodger
Dr. Robert Rodger is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Wilmington, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rodger performed 1,534 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rodger received a total of $26,606 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 107 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. Rodger 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 38% volume in NC
$26,606 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,534
Medicare services
Top 38% in NC for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$126
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
519 | $89 | $312 |
| 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. |
150 | $24 | $80 |
| 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. |
142 | $63 | $221 |
| 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. |
122 | $37 | $124 |
| 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. |
68 | $92 | $563 |
| 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. |
60 | $39 | $129 |
| 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. |
59 | $27 | $96 |
| 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. |
49 | $159 | $715 |
| 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. |
44 | $187 | $876 |
| 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. |
39 | $292 | $1,326 |
| 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. |
36 | $114 | $407 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
33 | $18 | $58 |
| MRI of lower spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
32 | $154 | $985 |
| 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. |
29 | $77 | $562 |
| 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. |
28 | $703 | $3,965 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
21 | $537 | $2,468 |
| 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. |
18 | $454 | $3,653 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
18 | $562 | $2,589 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 15 | $1,215 | $5,589 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
15 | $169 | $786 |
| Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment. |
13 | $391 | $1,742 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device. |
13 | $351 | $1,621 |
| 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. |
11 | $45 | $562 |
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.
7.6% high complexity
10.0% medium
82.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$26,606
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,801/year across 7 years
Top 16% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
107
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
$286
2023
$417
2022
$845
2021
$380
2020
$199
2019
$13,043
2018
$11,435
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$271
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$24,226
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,023
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$540
SI-BONE, Inc.
$210
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$187
Cerapedics Inc.
$138
Abbott Laboratories
$94
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$84
Radius Health, Inc.
$46
SI-BONE, INC.
$28
NuVasive, Inc.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 96.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAPTIX INTERBODY SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · ARTiC-L · ATLANTIS · ATLANTIS ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · CENTERPIECE PLATE FIXATION SYSTEM · CONDUIT · DIVERGENCE-L · ENDOSKELETON TL NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · ETERNA · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · Helix · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · INFINITY OCT System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · MAZOR X SYSTEM · METRx · MIDAS REX · Mazor X Stealth Edition · MazorX - Renaissance · MazorX Renaissance · NAVLOCK · O-ARM-Spine · PERIMETER · PIVOX OBLIQUE LATERAL SPINAL SYSTEM · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · PREVNAR 13 · PROCLAIM · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · SYMPHONY · SYNAPSE · SYNCHROMEDII · Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation · T2 STRATOSPHERE EXPANDABLE CORPECTOMY SYSTEM · TRIMLINE · TRIMLINE INSTRUMENT SET · Tymlos · UNID_PASS · VECTRA · VIPER · VIVIGEN MIS DELIVERY SYSTEM · nanoLOCK-L
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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
36
County median income
$72,892
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER
7.1 mi
7.1 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. Rodger is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Rodger experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rodger performed 519 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Rodger receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rodger received a total of $26,606 from 12 companies across 107 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. Rodger's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Wilmington?
Dr. Rodger's average Medicare payment per service is $126. 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. Rodger) 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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