Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Phelan, M.D.

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Albany, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1367 WASHINGTON AVE, Albany, NY 12206
5184892666
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1518056324 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. Phelan

Dr. Daniel Phelan is an orthopaedic trauma physician in Albany, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Phelan performed 1,034 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Phelan received a total of $16,023 from 16 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. Phelan 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 19% volume in NY $16,023 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,034
Medicare services
Top 19% in NY for orthopaedic trauma physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$47
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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
219 $1 $5
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.
200 $62 $135
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
171 $50 $151
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.
155 $92 $190
Knee X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
72 $25 $58
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.
65 $25 $87
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.
36 $109 $290
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.
20 $26 $74
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.
19 $23 $71
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.
19 $78 $189
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.
15 $129 $1,467
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.
15 $31 $65
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.
14 $30 $89
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.
14 $31 $104
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$16,023
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,289/year across 7 years
Top 40% in NY for orthopaedic trauma physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
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
$608
2023
$2,017
2022
$1,651
2021
$2,515
2020
$708
2019
$2,780
2018
$5,746

Payments by company (2024)

Abbott Laboratories
$232
Prodigy Surgical Distribution, Inc.
$165
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc.
$122
Stryker Corporation
$51
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$38
Top 3 companies account for 85.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Prodigy Surgical Distribution, Inc.
$7,822
Arthrex, Inc.
$4,777
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,034
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$1,001
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$282
Abbott Laboratories
$232
Stryker Corporation
$184
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$149
Linvatec Corporation
$140
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc.
$122
SI-BONE, Inc.
$114
AXOGEN
$86
NuVasive, Inc.
$30
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 85.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAPT · ATTUNE · Alps Foot · Alps Prox Tib Plates · Avance Nerve Graft · Bactisure · CROSSFIRE · Comprehensive Shoulder · DVR Crosslock Plates/Screws/Pegs · ETERNA · Elite Hip Instruments · Fastframe · Hipstruments · Juggerknot · KNEE BIOLOGICS · LINVATEC KNEE PRESERVATION SYSTEM · LessRay · MINIBUNION · NA · NCB Instruments/Plates/Screws · OVOMOTION · PROCLAIM · Persona · Phoenix TTC Instruments and Nail · SPATIAL FRAME · TFN ADVANCED · VA-LCP · XARELTO · XtraFix · 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 →
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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic trauma physicians in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
2.0 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. Phelan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in NY), 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. Phelan experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Phelan performed 219 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Phelan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Phelan received a total of $16,023 from 16 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. Phelan's costs compare to other orthopaedic trauma physicians in Albany?
Dr. Phelan's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Phelan) 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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →