Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Lavelle, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · East Syracuse, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed 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. Lavelle
Dr. William Lavelle is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in East Syracuse, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lavelle performed 1,915 Medicare services across 1,000 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lavelle received a total of $328,716 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 227 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lavelle 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 in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in NY
$328,716 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,915
Medicare services
Top 5% in NY for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
1,000
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
313 | $22 | $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. |
222 | $29 | $74 |
| 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. |
203 | $23 | $64 |
| 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. |
172 | $92 | $265 |
| 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. |
137 | $299 | $1,157 |
| 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. |
107 | $16 | $41 |
| 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. |
87 | $68 | $163 |
| 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 | $82 | $276 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
78 | $39 | $104 |
| 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. |
73 | $95 | $260 |
| 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. |
64 | $15 | $41 |
| 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. |
52 | $43 | $103 |
| 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. |
45 | $197 | $760 |
| 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. |
41 | $64 | $262 |
| 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. |
40 | $161 | $651 |
| 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. |
31 | $36 | $90 |
| 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. |
29 | $57 | $272 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $65 | $200 |
| 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. |
21 | $30 | $72 |
| CT scan of middle spine, without contrast A CT scan of the middle spine performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of the vertebrae and surrounding structures. |
19 | $55 | $197 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
15 | $77 | $760 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
13 | $582 | $2,245 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 7-12 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the back involving 7 to 12 spine bone segments. |
12 | $623 | $2,400 |
| Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck. |
11 | $690 | $3,907 |
| 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. |
11 | $87 | $215 |
| 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. |
11 | $118 | $325 |
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.
10.1% high complexity
18.8% medium
71.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$328,716
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $46,959/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NY for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
227
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$137,275 (41.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$99,399 (30.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$49,870 (15.2%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$27,899 (8.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,274 (4.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,501
2023
$24,787
2022
$156,054
2021
$18,332
2020
$7,697
2019
$75,658
2018
$27,687
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$12,306
Royal Biologics, Inc.
$2,070
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$960
Globus Medical, Inc.
$706
SI-BONE, INC.
$660
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$372
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$312
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$265
Medtronic, Inc.
$241
LENOSS MEDICAL INC
$232
PRECISION SPINE, INC.
$150
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$138
Curiteva, Inc.
$90
Top 3 companies account for 82.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$159,797
Stryker Corporation
$44,494
Prosidyan, Inc
$23,481
PRECISION SPINE, INC.
$13,526
Precision Spine, Inc.
$12,822
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$11,121
Innovasis Inc
$9,829
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$9,791
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$8,001
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$7,877
DePuy Synthes Products LLC
$7,305
Royal Biologics, Inc.
$5,144
4WEB, INC.
$3,537
4WEB, Inc.
$2,707
IMPLANET America, Inc.
$1,500
NuVasive, Inc.
$1,329
Globus Medical, Inc.
$993
SI-BONE, INC.
$916
Medtronic, Inc.
$724
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$718
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$599
SI-BONE, Inc.
$447
Curiteva, Inc.
$430
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$312
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$306
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$265
LENOSS MEDICAL INC
$232
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$155
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$149
Boston Scientific Corporation
$96
SpineSource, Inc.
$66
Synthes USA Products LLC
$34
PFIZER INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 69.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCULIF · ALEUTIAN INTERBODY SYSTEMS · AVIATOR · Access & Cavity Creation Kit · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · CAPRI · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CONDUIT · Catamaran Sacroiliac Joint Fixation System · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · EXPAREL · EXPEDIUM · EXPert Nail · Evoke · Excelsius - GPS · Excelsius Deformity · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · Exparel · FIBULINK · Fibergraft · Fibrinet · GELFOAM · INFUSE · INFUSE BONE GRAFT · M6-C · MAGEC · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MOUNTAINEER · MazorX - Renaissance · NEXGEN ACP · NEXGEN ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · Other - Miscellaneous · REFLECT/REFLECT HDE · REFORM POCT SYSTEM · RELINE · SHURFIT LUMBAR INTERBODY SYSTEM · SLIMPLICITY HP · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · SYNAPSE · Superion Indirect Decompression System · TRITANIUM · The Tether · UNID_PASS · VERTIFLEX SUPERION · VIPER · Vault C · Velys · XLIF · iGA
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in NY.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$74,740
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER
5.7 mi
5.7 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. Lavelle is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NY), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of NY peers, 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. Lavelle experienced with x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lavelle performed 313 x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 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. Lavelle receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lavelle received a total of $328,716 from 33 companies across 227 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. Lavelle's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in East Syracuse?
Dr. Lavelle's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Lavelle) 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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