Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Fotios Tjoumakaris, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
2500 ENGLISH CREEK AVE, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
6096776060
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1720035926 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. Tjoumakaris

Dr. Fotios Tjoumakaris is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tjoumakaris performed 7,265 Medicare services across 1,902 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tjoumakaris received a total of $18,593 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 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. Tjoumakaris 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 6% volume in NJ $18,593 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,265
Medicare services
Top 6% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
1,902
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~363 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
Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc)
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram.
3,425 $7 $29
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
1,706 $1 $5
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
516 $61 $444
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.
420 $29 $188
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.
326 $74 $489
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.
313 $104 $693
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.
127 $134 $898
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.
114 $90 $602
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
107 $41 $252
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.
60 $1,248 $7,913
Orthovisc intra-articular injection
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning.
42 $87 $292
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
32 $931 $5,854
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
21 $13 $80
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.
20 $108 $3,259
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 $147 $3,032
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.
18 $26 $177
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.
0.2% high complexity
78.3% medium
21.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$18,593
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,656/year across 7 years
Top 19% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
89
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
$12,094 (65.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,560 (29.9%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$940 (5.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,972
2023
$1,308
2022
$1,538
2021
$7,545
2020
$1,923
2019
$1,043
2018
$3,264

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
$1,104
Tigon Medical LLC
$472
Eclipse Technology Solutions Inc.
$119
Arthrex, Inc.
$97
Stryker Corporation
$73
Catalyst OrthoScience
$54
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$31
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 86.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$7,354
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$4,978
MicroVention, Inc.
$1,174
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
$1,104
Tigon Medical LLC
$940
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$754
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$547
Stryker Corporation
$459
Arthrex, Inc.
$181
FX Shoulder USA, Inc
$155
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$150
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$144
Linvatec Corporation
$141
Eclipse Technology Solutions Inc.
$119
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$118
Catalyst OrthoScience
$54
SI-BONE, INC.
$38
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$35
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$27
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$26
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$21
Next Science LLC
$15
SI-BONE, Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 72.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1588 HD 3 CHIP CAMERA · 660HDE Image Management System · ACCOLADE · AEQUALIS · AEQUALIS PERFORM · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS ANATOMIC TOTAL SHOULDER ECLIPSE · Ambient Wands · BIOBRACE 23MM · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Biasurge · CAPITAL EQUIPMENT CART · Catalyst CSR Shoulder System · DJO SURGICAL · DUEXIS · DYONICS POWERMAX · ERIC RETRIEVAL DEVICE · EUFLEXXA · FIRSTPASS MINI · FMS · GLOBAL · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · Gryphon Orthocord · IFUSE IMPLANT · INHANCE · InSet System · LCP PLATES & SCREWS · LENS Surgical Imaging System · MICRORAPTOR Knotless Anchor · MONOVISC · NA · PERFORM GLENOID · Regeneten · SPIDER/2 · STENT · Seglentis · SurgX · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VAPR · VISUALIZATION · Zilretta
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 (65%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
16.0
County median income
$76,819
Nearest hospital
SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
5.2 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. Tjoumakaris is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NJ), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 19% of NJ 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. Tjoumakaris experienced with joint lubricant injection (trivisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tjoumakaris performed 3,425 joint lubricant injection (trivisc) 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. Tjoumakaris receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tjoumakaris received a total of $18,593 from 25 companies across 89 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. Tjoumakaris's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Egg Harbor Township?
Dr. Tjoumakaris's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Tjoumakaris) 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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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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