Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Prodromo, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Princeton, NJ
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. Prodromo
Dr. John Prodromo is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Princeton, NJ, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Prodromo performed 3,675 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Prodromo received a total of $16,926 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 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. Prodromo 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 18% volume in NJ
$16,926 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,675
Medicare services
Top 18% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (Durolane) An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Durolane, administered directly into a joint space. |
1,200 | $5 | $34 |
| 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. |
455 | $73 | $255 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
407 | $1 | $20 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
361 | $57 | $354 |
| 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. |
340 | $104 | $368 |
| 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. |
195 | $30 | $155 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
166 | $38 | $206 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 159 | $5 | $7 |
| 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. |
65 | $125 | $553 |
| 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. |
54 | $83 | $365 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
39 | $20 | $139 |
| 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. |
24 | $130 | $2,500 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
24 | $133 | $2,314 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
22 | $561 | $1,620 |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | 21 | $383 | $10,234 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 20 | $16 | $128 |
| 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. |
20 | $40 | $156 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
18 | $47 | $249 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $148 | $668 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $97 | $454 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
15 | $24 | $161 |
| 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 | $147 | $9,418 |
| 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. |
11 | $1,263 | $19,804 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
11 | $882 | $14,822 |
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
60.3% medium
39.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,926
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,418/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
93
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
$5,863
2023
$1,294
2022
$45
2021
$107
2020
$1,183
2019
$5,476
2018
$2,958
Payments by company (2024)
Vericel Corporation
$4,250
Seapearl East, Inc
$912
Arthrex, Inc.
$633
Bioventus LLC
$68
Top 3 companies account for 98.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$5,893
Vericel Corporation
$4,276
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,581
SeaPearl Inc
$926
SeaPearl East, Inc
$925
Seapearl East, Inc
$912
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$831
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$553
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$322
Stryker Corporation
$200
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$118
Bioventus LLC
$96
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$84
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$67
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$54
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Top 3 companies account for 69.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System · DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System · DUROLANE · DYNACORD · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · FREEDOM WRIST · Fast-Fix 360 · Juggerknot · MACI · Persona · Sports Medicine Product Portfolio · TITAN-SHOULDER · TRIGEN InterTAN · TRITANIUM · TRUESPAN · Trabecular Metal (TM) · VARIAX · 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
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
168
County median income
$96,333
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Prodromo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in NJ).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Prodromo experienced with joint lubricant injection (durolane)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Prodromo performed 1,200 joint lubricant injection (durolane) 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. Prodromo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Prodromo received a total of $16,926 from 17 companies across 93 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. Prodromo's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Princeton?
Dr. Prodromo's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Prodromo) 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.
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