Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Sutton, MD
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Wilmington, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Sutton
Dr. William Sutton is a sports medicine physician in Wilmington, NC, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sutton performed 6,597 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sutton received a total of $3,302 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 66 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. Sutton 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in NC
$3,302 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,597
Medicare services
Top 7% in NC for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$38
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
2,421 | $1 | $3 |
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
1,760 | $13 | $47 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
590 | $51 | $289 |
| 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. |
486 | $61 | $221 |
| 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. |
295 | $89 | $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. |
202 | $28 | $118 |
| 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. |
126 | $24 | $93 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
108 | $0 | $2 |
| Hyaluronan gel injection for joint An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose. |
108 | $406 | $1,230 |
| 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. |
60 | $106 | $407 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 53 | $0 | $1 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
37 | $88 | $283 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
35 | $35 | $208 |
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) Administration of gadoterate meglumine, a contrast agent, in a 0.1 ml dose. |
35 | $0 | $0 |
| Contrast injection for shoulder joint imaging A contrast dye is injected into the shoulder joint to enhance imaging studies. This helps visualize the joint structures more clearly during the procedure. |
32 | $123 | $595 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
32 | $105 | $684 |
| Total knee replacement | 29 | $978 | $4,765 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
27 | $33 | $183 |
| 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. |
25 | $74 | $273 |
| 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. |
24 | $30 | $110 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
22 | $25 | $87 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
19 | $529 | $1,922 |
| X-ray of spine, 1 view A single-view X-ray image of the spine to visualize the bones and alignment. |
17 | $17 | $57 |
| MRI of arm joint with contrast An MRI scan of the arm joint using a contrast dye to enhance the images. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the joint. |
17 | $180 | $1,107 |
| 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. |
13 | $40 | $137 |
| 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. |
12 | $1,088 | $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. |
12 | $802 | $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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.4% high complexity
79.4% medium
20.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,302
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $550/year across 6 years
Bottom 43% in NC for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
14
Companies
66
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
$408
2023
$312
2022
$261
2020
$26
2019
$1,913
2018
$380
Payments by company (2024)
Stryker Corporation
$197
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$122
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$89
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$846
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$766
SouthTech Orthopedics
$417
Davol Inc.
$290
Stryker Corporation
$197
Horizon Pharma plc
$184
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$145
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$138
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$123
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$89
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$45
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$31
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 61.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AC Joint Ziptight · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate System · Comp Reverse Humeral Tray · DUEXIS · MONOVISC · Nalocet · PENNSAID · PRIMARY CARE - DISEASE STATE · Persona · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · ROSA · SmartPrep Multicellular Processing System · TORNIER PERFORM REVERSED GLENOID · Tactoset · VIMOVO · ZYNRELEF · Zilretta
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
Sports medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
5
County median income
$72,892
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER
11.1 mi
11.1 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. Sutton is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NC), with 21 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. Sutton experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sutton performed 2,421 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Sutton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sutton received a total of $3,302 from 14 companies across 66 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. Sutton's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Wilmington?
Dr. Sutton's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Sutton) 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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