Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vipul Patel, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Vipul Patel is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 5,853 Medicare services across 3,252 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $13,431 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 104 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Patel 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 8% volume in NY
$13,431 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,853
Medicare services
Top 8% in NY for orthopedic surgery
3,252
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~325 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. |
1,492 | $1 | $30 |
| 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. |
798 | $114 | $601 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
452 | $38 | $120 |
| 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. |
444 | $34 | $90 |
| 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. |
392 | $150 | $1,200 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
298 | $35 | $90 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
295 | $42 | $600 |
| Application of nonmoveable finger splint A rigid splint is applied to a finger to immobilize it and prevent movement during healing. |
290 | $32 | $463 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
262 | $54 | $1,266 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
213 | $65 | $659 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
145 | $91 | $900 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
106 | $29 | $165 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
91 | $70 | $889 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
70 | $196 | $2,400 |
| 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. |
54 | $95 | $3,000 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
53 | $78 | $1,144 |
| 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. |
51 | $31 | $135 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
45 | $451 | $22,645 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 43 | $90 | $1,538 |
| 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. |
33 | $81 | $500 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
32 | $68 | $996 |
| 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. |
30 | $31 | $132 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
29 | $17 | $150 |
| Adult fiberglass long arm cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to an adult's arm. |
27 | $27 | $150 |
| 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. |
23 | $46 | $150 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture. |
22 | $348 | $4,464 |
| Closed treatment of broken hand bone Non-surgical realignment and stabilization of a fractured bone in the hand. |
19 | $271 | $4,178 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
18 | $38 | $180 |
| Closed treatment of broken finger or thumb Non-surgical setting of a broken finger or thumb bone. The doctor aligns the bone fragments without making an incision. |
15 | $176 | $2,160 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm bone on thumb side at elbow Non-surgical setting of a broken forearm bone near the elbow. This procedure involves realigning the bone fragments without making an incision. |
11 | $229 | $3,639 |
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 ↗$13,431
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,919/year across 7 years
Top 29% in NY for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
104
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
$8,162 (60.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,075 (30.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,194 (8.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$437
2023
$3,646
2022
$1,652
2021
$1,012
2020
$2,705
2019
$252
2018
$3,727
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Highridge Medical LLC
$140
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$121
Endo USA, Inc.
$61
ZIMVIE INC.
$38
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
AXOGEN
$17
Kerecis Limited
$17
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 73.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
MicroAire Surgical Instruments LLC
$4,875
Osteomed LLC
$2,615
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$2,300
Arthrex, Inc.
$542
Cepheid
$394
AXOGEN
$372
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$272
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$256
TriMed, Inc.
$224
Medartis Inc.
$223
Skeletal Dynamics LLC
$199
ACUMED LLC
$172
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$168
OSSIO INC
$159
Highridge Medical LLC
$140
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$103
ZIMVIE INC.
$82
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$74
Endo USA, Inc.
$61
Kerecis Limited
$46
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
Bioventus LLC
$26
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$13
Top 3 companies account for 72.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMNIOEXCEL · APTUS · AVANCE NERVE GRAFT · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · Biomet OrthoPak Non-invasive Stimulator · Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System · EXT-HPS · Exogen · GENEXPERT · GIAPREZA · Geminus · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · INTEGRA WOUND MATRIX (THIN) · INnate Implant · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · MULTIFIX · NA · NEURAGEN · NEURAGEN NERVE GUIDE · OFEV · ONPATTRO · ORTHOVISC · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · REGRANEX · SMART RELEASE · Santyl · TENOGLIDE · TENOGLIDE TENDON PROTECTOR SHEET · TITAN-SHOULDER · XIAFLEX
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 (61%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
959
Per 100K population
36.2
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
2.1 mi
2.1 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NY), 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. Patel experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,492 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $13,431 from 26 companies across 104 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. Patel's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Brooklyn?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Patel) 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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