Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sripad Dhawlikar, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Toms River, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dhawlikar
Dr. Sripad Dhawlikar is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Toms River, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dhawlikar performed 14,474 Medicare services across 3,245 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dhawlikar received a total of $5,539 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 109 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine 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. Dhawlikar 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 2% volume in NJ
$5,539 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,474
Medicare services
Top 2% in NJ for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
3,245
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
5,412 | $1 | $14 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 3,851 | $0 | $12 |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 1,630 | $1 | $10 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
650 | $0 | $13 |
| 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. |
470 | $72 | $127 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
360 | $220 | $4,500 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
332 | $44 | $220 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 202 | $6 | $28 |
| 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. |
153 | $34 | $150 |
| 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. |
151 | $94 | $130 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
143 | $45 | $248 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
126 | $27 | $159 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
87 | $58 | $146 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
83 | $239 | $6,125 |
| 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. |
76 | $97 | $184 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
64 | $216 | $8,094 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
63 | $223 | $4,800 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
61 | $53 | $248 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
60 | $113 | $6,488 |
| 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. |
59 | $38 | $175 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
58 | $97 | $3,200 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
50 | $25 | $116 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device. |
44 | $5,140 | $18,750 |
| 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. |
40 | $29 | $158 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
39 | $9 | $32 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
34 | $47 | $209 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
29 | $33 | $166 |
| Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment. |
28 | $5,166 | $16,500 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
28 | $216 | $3,750 |
| 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. |
28 | $34 | $144 |
| Spinal stabilization device, each additional segment Placement of a stabilizing device on an additional segment of a broken spine bone. This code is used for each extra segment treated beyond the initial one. |
22 | $2,655 | $9,250 |
| 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. |
17 | $125 | $185 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
12 | $41 | $75 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
12 | $45 | $78 |
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
76.7% medium
23.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,539
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $791/year across 7 years
Bottom 42% in NJ for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
21
Companies
109
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
$2,870 (51.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,670 (48.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,513
2023
$901
2022
$178
2021
$289
2020
$19
2019
$480
2018
$159
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,670
Nevro Corp.
$234
Abbott Laboratories
$166
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$160
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$121
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$78
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$40
Globus Medical, Inc.
$30
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 87.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,964
Nevro Corp.
$506
Stryker Corporation
$349
Boston Scientific Corporation
$327
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$271
SI-BONE, Inc.
$204
Abbott Laboratories
$166
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$160
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$121
SI-BONE, INC.
$93
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$87
Masimo Corporation
$47
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$40
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$39
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$37
Globus Medical, Inc.
$30
NuVasive, Inc.
$29
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$26
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 68.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALEUTIAN AN · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CAVUX Cervical Cage · COALITION MIS / MIS Ti · ETERNA · EVOS · IFUSE IMPLANT · IVS - MULTIGEN 2RF · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LessRay · MONOVISC · MONTEREY AL · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Omnia · OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST · PROCLAIM · Phasix Mesh · Pico 14 · SCP Bone Substitute · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC-ONE · SedLine · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · TRAUMA · Topical Oxygen Chamber for extremities · VIPER · VITOSS · WATCHMAN · iFuse Implant
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 (52%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Dhawlikar is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Dhawlikar experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dhawlikar performed 5,412 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Dhawlikar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dhawlikar received a total of $5,539 from 21 companies across 109 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. Dhawlikar's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Toms River?
Dr. Dhawlikar's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Dhawlikar) 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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