Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Russinoff, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Cortlandt Manor, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1985 CROMPOND RD, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
9142411050
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1962476549 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. Russinoff

Dr. Scott Russinoff is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Cortlandt Manor, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Russinoff performed 7,525 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Russinoff received a total of $12,402 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 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. Russinoff 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 5% volume in NY $12,402 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,525
Medicare services
Top 5% in NY for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$30
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
Bupivacaine injection, 0.5 mg
An injection of bupivacaine, a local anesthetic, administered in a dose of 0.5 mg.
3,812 $0 $0
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
1,306 $1 $1
Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) 1,152 $7 $9
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
302 $62 $110
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.
253 $73 $113
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 228 $6 $9
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.
182 $104 $161
Total knee replacement 66 $1,262 $2,625
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure
A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution.
64 $143 $230
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.
42 $137 $206
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
32 $1,263 $2,206
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.
26 $86 $135
Hyaluronan intra-articular injection
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning.
25 $560 $715
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.
23 $120 $153
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less
Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less.
12 $15 $59
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.
2.2% high complexity
90.9% medium
7.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,402
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,772/year across 7 years
Top 30% in NY for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
146
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
$2,348
2023
$592
2022
$1,237
2021
$1,370
2020
$613
2019
$4,723
2018
$1,519

Payments by company (2024)

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,966
Stryker Corporation
$303
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$79
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$5,460
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$3,290
Stryker Corporation
$1,943
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$579
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.
$485
Arthrex, Inc.
$242
Bioventus LLC
$150
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$141
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$79
KCI USA, Inc
$33
Top 3 companies account for 86.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ATTUNE · Acufex · Affixus · Anterior Supine · Arcos · Avenir · DALL-MILES · Durolane · Efficient Care · FAST-FIX FLEX · FOOTPRINT · GAMMA · Gel One · Interlocking Nails/Screws · Knees-MyMobility · MAKO · NAV -3INAVIGATION PLATFORM · ORTHOMAP · PREVENA · Persona · ROSA · ROSA-Knee · Regeneten · SCP Bone Substitute · SPYROMITE · STRYKER NAV3 · STRYKER NAV3I · T2 · T2 ALPHA · Taperloc · Tapestry · ZYNRELEF
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

Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
205
County median income
$118,411
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITAL CENTER
0.0 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. Russinoff is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NY), 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. Russinoff experienced with bupivacaine injection, 0.5 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Russinoff performed 3,812 bupivacaine injection, 0.5 mg 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. Russinoff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Russinoff received a total of $12,402 from 10 companies across 146 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. Russinoff's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cortlandt Manor?
Dr. Russinoff's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Russinoff) 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 →