Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vincent Sammarco, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
8099 CORNELL RD., Cincinnati, OH 45249
5133543700
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1174593479 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sammarco

Dr. Vincent Sammarco is a sports medicine physician in Cincinnati, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sammarco performed 2,372 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sammarco received a total of $370,353 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 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. Sammarco 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 26% volume in OH $370,353 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,372
Medicare services
Top 26% in OH for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$46
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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
510 $1 $6
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
455 $26 $80
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.
437 $59 $150
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.
160 $89 $177
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
138 $27 $78
X-ray of ankle, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
106 $25 $75
Short leg cast application
Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing.
62 $59 $257
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less
Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less.
62 $12 $33
Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies
Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient.
55 $38 $63
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.
51 $103 $276
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.
44 $80 $352
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.
44 $65 $200
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
36 $32 $121
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.
34 $60 $247
Toe strapping
Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization.
32 $12 $86
Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection
Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement.
29 $57 $257
Correction of toe joint deformity
A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance.
28 $173 $1,312
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
21 $103 $900
Hyaluronan intra-articular injection
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning.
20 $560 $1,730
Removal of deep implant from bone
A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone.
19 $187 $1,498
Lengthening of calf muscle 17 $185 $1,377
MRI of leg, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye to visualize internal structures.
12 $120 $900
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$370,353
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $52,908/year across 7 years
Top 2% in OH for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
150
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
$49,993
2023
$43,674
2022
$53,162
2021
$54,653
2020
$55,986
2019
$80,915
2018
$31,969

Payments by company (2024)

Extremity Medical
$48,153
Legacy Ortho LLC
$1,068
Arthrex, Inc.
$471
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$164
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$136
Top 3 companies account for 99.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Extremity Medical
$338,122
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$15,939
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$8,894
Ascension Orthopedics, Inc.
$2,516
Synthes USA Products LLC
$1,263
Legacy Ortho LLC
$1,068
Stryker Corporation
$722
Arthrex, Inc.
$471
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$296
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$261
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$243
Paragon 28, Inc.
$212
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$136
OSSIO INC
$128
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$58
Vericel Corporation
$21
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUGMENT · Axis · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CARTIVA · DYNAFORCE · EXTERNAL FIXATION · EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM · Ex Fix · FREEDOM WRIST · Gorilla Plating System · INFINITY · IO FiX · IO FiX 2.0 · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MACI · MEDLINE UNITE · MICA · Monster · ORTHOVISC · PROPHECY · Phantom Nail · REELX STT · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS
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 →
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Geographic Context

Sports medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
34
County median income
$70,816
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BETHESDA NORTH
2.6 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. Sammarco is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in OH), 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. Sammarco experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sammarco performed 510 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Sammarco receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sammarco received a total of $370,353 from 16 companies across 150 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. Sammarco's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Cincinnati?
Dr. Sammarco's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Sammarco) 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.

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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →