Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ernest Pope, M.D.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Franklin Lakes, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Pope
Dr. Ernest Pope is a sports medicine physician in Franklin Lakes, NJ, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pope performed 14,134 Medicare services across 1,511 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pope received a total of $3,802 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 86 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pope 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NJ
$3,802 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,134
Medicare services
Top 4% in NJ for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
1,511
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hymovis intra-articular injection An injection of Hymovis, a hyaluronan derivative, administered directly into a joint space. |
6,720 | $13 | $38 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,460 | $18 | $88 |
| Hyaluronan joint injection, 1 mg An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space to supplement joint fluid. |
2,375 | $12 | $24 |
| 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. |
563 | $76 | $400 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
515 | $98 | $2,740 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 394 | $6 | $50 |
| 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. |
219 | $38 | $750 |
| 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. |
177 | $49 | $300 |
| 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. |
72 | $36 | $375 |
| 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. |
71 | $43 | $400 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
66 | $52 | $2,200 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
60 | $43 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
54 | $108 | $500 |
| 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. |
52 | $31 | $400 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
49 | $57 | $1,739 |
| 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. |
49 | $89 | $400 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
43 | $12 | $500 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
32 | $10 | $80 |
| Hip joint contrast injection for imaging A contrast dye is injected into the hip joint to enhance visibility during medical imaging procedures. |
30 | $212 | $2,200 |
| Radiologist review of hip joint image A radiologist examines and interprets an image of the hip joint to assess its condition. |
30 | $122 | $3,200 |
| 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. |
23 | $134 | $550 |
| 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. |
20 | $34 | $275 |
| Orthopedic device training, 15 minutes Training on how to use an orthopedic device for the arm, leg, or trunk. The session lasts for 15 minutes. |
18 | $43 | $342 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
14 | $50 | $650 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $46 | $510 |
| 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. |
14 | $32 | $425 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,802
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $543/year across 7 years
Top 49% in NJ for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
86
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,602 (68.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,200 (31.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$191
2023
$541
2022
$328
2021
$1,464
2020
$212
2019
$743
2018
$325
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$73
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$39
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 85.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SeaPearl Inc
$1,200
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$508
Stryker Corporation
$393
Amgen Inc.
$298
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc.
$168
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$156
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$125
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$104
Vertiflex, Inc.
$95
DJO, LLC
$83
AXOGEN
$74
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Boston Scientific Corporation
$61
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$60
UCB, Inc.
$51
Globus Medical, Inc.
$50
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
SI-BONE, INC.
$28
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$27
MedShape, Inc.
$27
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$22
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$22
ERMI Inc.
$21
SeaPearl East, Inc
$17
ZIMVIE INC.
$17
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$14
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Vericel Corporation
$14
Synergy Orthopedics, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 55.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
22mm x 20mm x 20mm · ANCHORAGE · APEX · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BENLYSTA · BIO4 · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · CASTAWAY · CMC · CMF · CMF SPINALOGIC · CTi · Cimzia · DynaClip Bone Fixation System · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · Exparel · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GII · HYMOVIS · ICONIX · INNOVATOR · KRYSTEXXA · MACI · MAKO · MONOVISC · Mitigare · Nalu Neurostimulation System · ORTHOVISC · PENNSAID · Physio-Stim · Prolia · Proximal Humerus Strut · Quattro · REYVOW · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SANTA BARBARA · SEGLENTIS · SHIELDS · SIMPONI ARIA · Seglentis · Superion ISS · TKO · Trinity Elite · Tymlos · mymobility Platform
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 →
Most payments (68%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Sports medicine physicians within 10 mi
127
Per 100K population
13.3
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
RAMAPO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
2.0 mi
2.0 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. Pope is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Pope experienced with hymovis intra-articular injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pope performed 6,720 hymovis intra-articular injection 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. Pope receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pope received a total of $3,802 from 32 companies across 86 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. Pope's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Franklin Lakes?
Dr. Pope's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Pope) 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.
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