Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shawn Hocker, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Wilmington, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hocker
Dr. Shawn Hocker is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Wilmington, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hocker performed 5,438 Medicare services across 2,920 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hocker received a total of $63,087 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 127 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hocker 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 7% volume in NC
$63,087 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,438
Medicare services
Top 7% in NC for orthopedic surgery
2,920
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~272 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. |
1,879 | $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. |
511 | $86 | $312 |
| 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. |
440 | $29 | $119 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
430 | $30 | $95 |
| 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. |
370 | $112 | $407 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
368 | $50 | $278 |
| 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. |
334 | $64 | $221 |
| Total knee replacement | 181 | $982 | $4,508 |
| 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. |
172 | $25 | $94 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
168 | $37 | $116 |
| 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. |
125 | $33 | $114 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
109 | $37 | $116 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
55 | $970 | $4,511 |
| 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. |
48 | $1,103 | $5,740 |
| 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. |
47 | $99 | $670 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
47 | $14 | $44 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
25 | $108 | $636 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
21 | $26 | $87 |
| 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. |
20 | $83 | $579 |
| 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. |
14 | $132 | $705 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
14 | $66 | $273 |
| 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. |
12 | $28 | $97 |
| 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. |
12 | $89 | $562 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
11 | $345 | $3,140 |
| 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. |
11 | $41 | $149 |
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.
4.6% high complexity
43.2% medium
52.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$63,087
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,012/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
127
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$58,996 (93.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,091 (6.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,684
2023
$10,909
2022
$4,901
2021
$10,227
2020
$4,585
2019
$3,164
2018
$27,617
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.
$1,535
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$122
Stryker Corporation
$26
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.
$40,514
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$19,807
Southtech Orthopedics
$1,184
Arthrex, Inc.
$302
TriCoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$164
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$148
ACUMED LLC
$145
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$132
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$116
Horizon Pharma plc
$100
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$92
Think Surgical, Inc.
$89
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$60
Stryker Corporation
$51
PFIZER INC.
$41
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$37
DAVOL INC.
$32
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$21
Medacta USA, Inc.
$21
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
Avanos Medical
$15
Top 3 companies account for 97.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · AS 2.0 · Avenir · Compositcp · Comprehensive Anatomic · Comprehensive Primary Stem · Comprehensive Reverse · Comprehensive Shoulder · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · EXPAREL · G7 · HemiCAP Shoulder · Iovera System · Navio Surgical System · PRIMARY CARE - DISEASE STATE · PROGEL · Persona · REVERSE SHOULDER · ROSA · ROSA-Knee · Reverse Shoulder · Signature Glenoid Guides · TMINI Miniature Robotic System · TORNIER PERFORM REVERSED GLENOID · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · Tactoset · Tymlos
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 (94%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for orthopedic surgery in NC.
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
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. Hocker is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Hocker experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hocker performed 1,879 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. Hocker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hocker received a total of $63,087 from 21 companies across 127 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. Hocker's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Wilmington?
Dr. Hocker's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Hocker) 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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