Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Kellis, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Chardon, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kellis
Dr. George Kellis is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Chardon, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kellis performed 2,108 Medicare services across 1,559 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kellis received a total of $9,426 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 92 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kellis 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 22% volume in OH
$9,426 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,108
Medicare services
Top 22% in OH for orthopedic surgery
1,559
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~105 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. |
402 | $62 | $138 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
310 | $9 | $20 |
| 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. |
216 | $187 | $594 |
| 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. |
208 | $26 | $93 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
130 | $23 | $64 |
| 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. |
129 | $93 | $179 |
| 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. |
105 | $115 | $256 |
| 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. |
81 | $86 | $1,067 |
| 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. |
73 | $71 | $263 |
| 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. |
57 | $32 | $92 |
| 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. |
51 | $27 | $81 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 50 | $6 | $12 |
| 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. |
41 | $41 | $78 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
38 | $31 | $80 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
35 | $555 | $1,682 |
| 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. |
29 | $74 | $167 |
| 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. |
25 | $73 | $148 |
| Total knee replacement | 22 | $991 | $5,571 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
22 | $146 | $403 |
| 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. |
21 | $88 | $1,143 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
20 | $73 | $183 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
19 | $104 | $1,089 |
| 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. |
12 | $25 | $89 |
| 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. |
12 | $155 | $349 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
42.9% medium
56.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,426
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,347/year across 7 years
Top 31% in OH for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
92
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,327 (98.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$99 (1.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,868
2023
$1,847
2022
$681
2021
$580
2020
$392
2019
$2,340
2018
$1,717
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$1,032
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$685
Ethicon US, LLC
$44
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$37
Nevro Corp.
$32
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$23
Organogenesis Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 94.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$2,637
NuVasive, Inc.
$1,818
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,591
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$1,032
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$685
Spineology Inc.
$355
SI-BONE, Inc.
$289
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$176
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$167
Cerapedics Inc.
$99
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$89
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$81
Avanos Medical
$73
7D Surgical Inc.
$69
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$59
Ethicon US, LLC
$44
ROCK MEDICAL ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
$43
Nevro Corp.
$32
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$23
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$19
Vericel Corporation
$16
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$15
Organogenesis Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 64.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
A.L.P.S. · ACTIVL · AFFIRM · CALIBER · COALITION · COALITION MIS · COLONIAL · CONFIDENCE · Cervical-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · EXCELSIUS GPS · Excelsius - GPS · Excelsius Robotics System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · FREEDOM WRIST · GMK Sphere Revision System · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · INTELLIS · Knee Product Portfolio · MACI · MYSTIM · Magellan · NEOX · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · OptiMesh Graft Containment · OptiMesh Interbody Fusion System · PURAPLY FRANCHISE · Persona · Persona Revision · SECURE-C · SKYLINE · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · Senza · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRIGEN InterTAN · Timberline · XLIF
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 →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
79
Per 100K population
82.7
County median income
$100,783
Nearest hospital
UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Kellis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Kellis experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kellis performed 402 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. Kellis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kellis received a total of $9,426 from 23 companies across 92 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. Kellis's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Chardon?
Dr. Kellis's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Kellis) 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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