Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Tallarico, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · East Syracuse, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Tallarico
Dr. Richard Tallarico is an orthopedic surgery specialist in East Syracuse, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tallarico performed 2,319 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tallarico received a total of $192,147 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 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. Tallarico 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 21% volume in NY
$192,147 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,319
Medicare services
Top 21% in NY for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$87
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
580 | $20 | $53 |
| 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. |
320 | $20 | $58 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas. |
186 | $28 | $68 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
176 | $91 | $261 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
117 | $130 | $321 |
| Pelvis X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
107 | $30 | $73 |
| 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. |
101 | $15 | $40 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
84 | $96 | $297 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
70 | $299 | $1,160 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
59 | $76 | $277 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, minimum of 6 views An X-ray imaging procedure that captures at least six views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these regions. |
58 | $38 | $92 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
57 | $69 | $257 |
| 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. |
55 | $197 | $760 |
| 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. |
49 | $16 | $40 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 4-5 views This procedure involves taking 4 to 5 X-ray images of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
41 | $32 | $79 |
| 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. |
40 | $14 | $37 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
36 | $68 | $236 |
| 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. |
28 | $96 | $260 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
22 | $588 | $2,245 |
| 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. |
18 | $99 | $275 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
16 | $1,259 | $5,115 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
16 | $163 | $636 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | 15 | $292 | $1,165 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
15 | $1,134 | $5,658 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 14 | $820 | $4,809 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
14 | $197 | $737 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
13 | $434 | $3,329 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
12 | $554 | $2,140 |
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.
8.6% high complexity
17.8% medium
73.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$192,147
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $27,450/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NY for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
157
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
$6,280
2023
$1,274
2022
$40,812
2021
$32,805
2020
$16,225
2019
$36,125
2018
$58,626
Payments by company (2024)
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$5,204
Globus Medical, Inc.
$562
Stryker Corporation
$256
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$122
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$99
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$39
Top 3 companies account for 95.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$163,886
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14,197
Boston Scientific Corporation
$7,486
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$5,204
Globus Medical, Inc.
$905
SI-BONE, Inc.
$140
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$122
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$99
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$39
NuVasive, Inc.
$36
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$34
Top 3 companies account for 96.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AERO · AIRO · ALEUTIAN INTERBODY SYSTEMS · AVIATOR · CAPRI · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CONDUIT · ES2 · ESCALATE · EVEREST · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · EXPEDIUM · Evoke · Excelsius Deformity · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · GENERAL K2M PRODUCT DISCUSSION · INFUSE · MAGEC · MAKO · MESA · N/A · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · NIAGARA LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM · NONE · OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · Other - Miscellaneous · PELVIS II · PROLIFT · REFLEX · SERRATO · SPINEJACK · SPINEMAP · Superion · Superion Indirect Decompression System · TEMPUS · TRITANIUM · VESUVIUS · VLIFT · XIA · XIA 3 · YUKON · YUKON OCT SPINAL SYSTEM
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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
69
County median income
$74,740
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER
5.7 mi
5.7 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. Tallarico is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% 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. Tallarico experienced with x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tallarico performed 580 x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 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. Tallarico receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tallarico received a total of $192,147 from 11 companies across 157 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. Tallarico's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in East Syracuse?
Dr. Tallarico's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Tallarico) 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.
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