Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ronald Lehman, MD

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
5141 BROADWAY, New York, NY 10034
2129325067
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1528007358 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lehman from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lehman

Dr. Ronald Lehman is a pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lehman performed 710 Medicare services across 527 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lehman received a total of $3,831,596 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1227 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lehman 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 in practice ▲ Top 40% volume in NY $3,831,596 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
710
Medicare services
Top 40% in NY for pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician
527
Unique beneficiaries
$279
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~36 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
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.
159 $77 $402
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.
153 $107 $614
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.
115 $389 $6,047
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.
53 $256 $8,295
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.
30 $136 $1,020
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.
29 $802 $25,125
Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft
A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from the patient's body to be used as a graft during spine surgery.
26 $165 $2,224
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.
25 $1,646 $37,872
Computer-assisted spinal procedure
A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution.
23 $234 $8,195
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.
20 $257 $3,508
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.
19 $209 $7,885
Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones
A surgical procedure involving the placement of hardware or devices into the pelvic bones.
18 $354 $7,218
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.
15 $97 $608
Spinal stabilization device placement, 7-12 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the back involving 7 to 12 spine bone segments.
13 $813 $15,549
Spinal fusion with partial bone and disc removal
A surgical procedure to join additional segments of the spine. It involves the partial removal of spine bone and disc tissue.
12 $482 $7,434
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.
31.7% high complexity
0.0% medium
68.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,831,596
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $547,371/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NY for pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
1,227
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$2,607,427 (68.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,014,736 (26.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$208,701 (5.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$732 (0.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$632,952
2023
$573,396
2022
$551,269
2021
$650,420
2020
$420,266
2019
$492,454
2018
$510,838

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$564,138
Stryker Corporation
$58,535
Ethicon US, LLC
$9,431
Synthes GmbH
$500
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$150
Bioventus LLC
$120
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.
$40
SI-BONE, INC.
$38
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,117,245
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,014,236
Stryker Corporation
$653,184
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$16,063
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$9,848
Ethicon US, LLC
$9,431
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$6,165
Acuity Surgical Devices, LLC
$3,000
Davol Inc.
$1,342
Synthes GmbH
$500
Bioventus LLC
$379
ZIMVIE INC.
$65
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.
$40
SI-BONE, INC.
$38
Viseon, Inc.
$35
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 98.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAPTIX INTERBODY SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · AERO · ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · ARTIC-L 3D TI SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TIONIC TECHNOLOGY · ARTiC-L · BONESCALPEL & SONICONE (O.R.) · BRAINLAB · Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System · Bonescalpel · CAPRI · CAPSTONE · CASCADIA · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CD HORIZON · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · CLYDESDALE · CLYDESDALE PTC SPINAL SYSTEM · CORNERSTONE · DERMABOND · DIVERGENCE-L · DIVERGENCE-L ANTERIOR/OBLIQUE LUMBAR FUSION SYSTEM · EVEREST · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · EXPEDIUM · Exparel · FLOSEAL · GRAFTON · GRAFTONAND GRAFTON PLUSDEMINERALIZED BONE MATRIX (DBM) · INFUSE · INFUSE BONE GRAFT · MAGNIFUSE · MAKO · MAST QUADRANT · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MESA · MaxView System - Lateral Set · Mazor X Stealth Edition · MazorX - Renaissance · MazorX Renaissance · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · NONE · No Related Product · O-ARM · O-ARM-ST · O-ARM-Spine · OASYS · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · POWEREASE · PRESTIGE · PRESTIGE LP CERVICAL DISC SYSTEM · RIALTO · SERRATO · SOVEREIGN · SPINEMAP · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · TRITANIUM · UNID_PASS · UNiD · VERTEX · XIA · YUKON OCT SPINAL SYSTEM
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 3% for pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician in NY.

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Geographic Context

Pediatric orthopaedic surgery physicians within 10 mi
43
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
BRONX VA MEDICAL CENTER
1.3 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. Lehman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of NY peers, 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. Lehman experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lehman performed 159 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Lehman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lehman received a total of $3,831,596 from 16 companies across 1,227 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. Lehman's costs compare to other pediatric orthopaedic surgery physicians in New York?
Dr. Lehman's average Medicare payment per service is $279. 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. Lehman) 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.

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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →