Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stuart Levine, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Princeton, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Levine
Dr. Stuart Levine is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Princeton, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Levine performed 5,203 Medicare services across 1,888 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Levine received a total of $5,863 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Levine 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in NJ
$5,863 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,203
Medicare services
Top 11% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
1,888
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,429 | $20 | $139 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 774 | $18 | $128 |
| 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. |
596 | $29 | $154 |
| 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. |
513 | $28 | $161 |
| 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. |
511 | $73 | $255 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
264 | $33 | $137 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
186 | $31 | $164 |
| 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. |
105 | $105 | $368 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
102 | $28 | $149 |
| 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. |
99 | $85 | $365 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
80 | $125 | $2,314 |
| 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. |
53 | $118 | $553 |
| Self-care/home management training, per 15 min Instruction provided to help patients manage their own care or daily activities at home. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
44 | $21 | $117 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 38 | $89 | $293 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient. |
37 | $35 | $61 |
| 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. |
35 | $103 | $3,052 |
| Partial removal of foot bone to straighten toe A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of a foot bone, excluding the big toe, to correct toe alignment. |
33 | $203 | $6,715 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance. |
32 | $183 | $6,305 |
| Application of below-knee walking cast A cast is applied to the lower leg, extending from below the knee to the toes, to immobilize and protect the injured area while allowing for walking. |
30 | $64 | $881 |
| 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. |
29 | $117 | $2,500 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 28 | $5 | $7 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
26 | $294 | $7,178 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
25 | $23 | $130 |
| MRI of leg, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye to visualize internal structures. |
25 | $151 | $2,645 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
22 | $43 | $298 |
| 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 | $46 | $156 |
| Stress imaging of joint A physician applies stress to a joint while performing imaging to evaluate its stability or function. |
15 | $36 | $246 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $71 | $336 |
| Short leg cast application Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing. |
13 | $68 | $918 |
| Bunion correction with 2 areas of realignment A surgical procedure to correct a bunion by realigning the bone in two distinct areas. |
12 | $478 | $11,928 |
| 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 | $111 | $3,047 |
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 ↗$5,863
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $838/year across 7 years
Top 37% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
79
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,153 (53.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,711 (46.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$847
2023
$206
2022
$661
2021
$151
2020
$138
2019
$3,519
2018
$341
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Seapearl East, Inc
$654
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$49
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$46
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$42
Stryker Corporation
$33
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 88.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,308
Stryker Corporation
$806
Seapearl East, Inc
$654
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$298
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$101
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$95
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$95
SeaPearl East, Inc
$75
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$60
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$46
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$45
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Bioventus LLC
$38
Radius Health, Inc.
$36
AXOGEN
$36
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$24
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$24
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$13
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$13
Paragon 28, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 81.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLOWRAP · ASNIS · AXSOS · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS FRACTURE MANAGEMENT ANKLE FRACTURE · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · EXTERNAL FIXATION · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · GRAFIX PL · HOFFMANN · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MONOVISC · MOTOBAND · MTP FUSION PLATE · NA · ORTHOLOC 3DI CROSSCHECK · PRO · PROFYLE · PROstep · Physio-Stim · QMIIZ ODT · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SPS · Stratum Foot Plating System · Tymlos · VARIAX · XIAFLEX · 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 (54%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
168
Per 100K population
43.8
County median income
$96,333
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Levine is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NJ), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 19 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. Levine experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Levine performed 1,429 physical therapy exercise, per 15 min 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. Levine receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Levine received a total of $5,863 from 22 companies across 79 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. Levine's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Princeton?
Dr. Levine's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Levine) 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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