Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dimitrios Christoforou, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · East Setauket, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Christoforou
Dr. Dimitrios Christoforou is an orthopedic surgery specialist in East Setauket, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Christoforou performed 8,096 Medicare services across 4,318 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Christoforou received a total of $17,317 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 86 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. Christoforou 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 5% volume in NY
$17,317 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,096
Medicare services
Top 5% in NY for orthopedic surgery
4,318
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~450 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. |
3,318 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
896 | $112 | $502 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
384 | $44 | $421 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
345 | $54 | $1,650 |
| 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. |
308 | $39 | $276 |
| 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. |
284 | $101 | $509 |
| 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. |
280 | $79 | $375 |
| 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. |
232 | $89 | $600 |
| 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. |
220 | $41 | $296 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
213 | $89 | $499 |
| 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. |
164 | $42 | $232 |
| 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. |
159 | $48 | $500 |
| Application of hinged finger splint A hinged finger splint is applied to support and stabilize a finger while allowing controlled movement. |
154 | $42 | $620 |
| Application of hinged forearm to hand splint A splint with movable or hinged joints is applied to the forearm and hand to support and limit movement during healing. |
129 | $67 | $249 |
| 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. |
124 | $150 | $790 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
111 | $452 | $15,000 |
| 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. |
109 | $194 | $1,620 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 84 | $84 | $921 |
| 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. |
75 | $33 | $235 |
| 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. |
71 | $68 | $437 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
71 | $205 | $7,945 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
52 | $87 | $635 |
| Wrist tendon sheath incision A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist. |
29 | $190 | $6,340 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
29 | $18 | $40 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
27 | $804 | $8,000 |
| Tendon relocation of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist to restore proper function or alignment. |
26 | $320 | $7,400 |
| 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. |
23 | $102 | $835 |
| 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. |
23 | $35 | $265 |
| Aspiration or injection of tendon cyst This procedure involves draining fluid from a cyst on a tendon or injecting medication into it. |
22 | $42 | $535 |
| Elbow nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve. |
20 | $515 | $10,416 |
| 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. |
16 | $195 | $1,783 |
| Removal of wrist bone cyst or growth A surgical procedure to remove a cyst or abnormal growth from the bones of the wrist. |
15 | $224 | $7,362 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
15 | $231 | $9,879 |
| 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. |
15 | $36 | $150 |
| Extensive removal of soft tissue growth, palm side of wrist This procedure involves the extensive surgical removal of a growth located in the soft tissue structures on the palm side of the wrist. |
14 | $721 | $10,875 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 14 | $54 | $803 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
13 | $342 | $6,462 |
| X-ray of forearm, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the forearm using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $28 | $201 |
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 ↗$17,317
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,474/year across 7 years
Top 26% in NY for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
86
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
$11,739 (67.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,578 (32.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$324
2023
$332
2022
$340
2021
$10,246
2020
$1,334
2019
$1,243
2018
$3,499
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$120
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$105
Endo USA, Inc.
$50
DJO, LLC
$26
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$23
Top 3 companies account for 85.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$10,712
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.
$2,024
AXOGEN
$1,835
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$534
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$394
DJO, LLC
$327
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$279
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$253
Skeletal Dynamics LLC
$199
Medartis Inc.
$145
Stryker Corporation
$138
Horizon Pharma plc
$125
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$93
Endo USA, Inc.
$50
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$44
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$39
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$37
Sonex Health, Inc.
$35
Bioventus LLC
$34
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$23
Top 3 companies account for 84.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTUS · ATTUNE · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · AxoTouch · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CMF · Checkpoint Stimulators · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS HAND & WRIST ANCHORS · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FMS · FREEDOM WRIST · Geminus · KRYSTEXXA · LCP PLATES & SCREWS · PRO-DENSE · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE · ULTRAGUIDECTR · VAPR · VARIAX · 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 →
The majority of payments (68%) 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
182
Per 100K population
11.9
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
SUNY/STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
1.6 mi
1.6 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. Christoforou is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NY), with speaking/promotional 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. Christoforou experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Christoforou performed 3,318 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. Christoforou receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Christoforou received a total of $17,317 from 20 companies across 86 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. Christoforou's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in East Setauket?
Dr. Christoforou's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Christoforou) 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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