Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Zachary Tempel, M.D.
Neurological Surgery · Cincinnati, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Tempel
Dr. Zachary Tempel is a neurological surgery specialist in Cincinnati, OH, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tempel performed 1,739 Medicare services across 1,098 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tempel received a total of $327,928 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 433 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Tempel 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in OH
$327,928 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,739
Medicare services
Top 4% in OH for neurological surgery
1,098
Unique beneficiaries
$217
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
462 | $194 | $1,417 |
| 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. |
230 | $62 | $247 |
| 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. |
117 | $34 | $212 |
| 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. |
108 | $189 | $1,276 |
| 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. |
88 | $89 | $365 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
71 | $61 | $98 |
| Additional spine bone segment removal Surgical removal of an additional segment of bone from the spine during the same procedure. |
61 | $227 | $1,563 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
60 | $181 | $1,206 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 56 | $615 | $6,027 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 7-12 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the back involving 7 to 12 spine bone segments. |
49 | $394 | $2,804 |
| Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones A surgical procedure involving the placement of hardware or devices into the pelvic bones. |
47 | $179 | $1,246 |
| Lower spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the lower spine. |
43 | $402 | $5,386 |
| 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. |
43 | $19 | $114 |
| Open sacroiliac joint fusion with bone graft A surgical procedure to fuse the sacroiliac joint between the spine and pelvis using an open technique and bone graft. |
42 | $1,057 | $7,644 |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | 37 | $55 | $338 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
36 | $519 | $7,645 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
31 | $213 | $1,679 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
25 | $435 | $2,978 |
| X-ray for bone length assessment An X-ray image is taken to measure and evaluate the length of bones. |
24 | $19 | $108 |
| 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. |
17 | $107 | $566 |
| 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. |
16 | $891 | $7,610 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
16 | $36 | $51 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
13 | $591 | $3,916 |
| 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 | $407 | $4,939 |
| 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. |
12 | $359 | $4,880 |
| 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. |
11 | $1,330 | $8,712 |
| 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. |
11 | $27 | $154 |
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.
44.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
55.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$327,928
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $46,847/year across 7 years
Top 2% in OH for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
433
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
$196,746 (60.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$128,270 (39.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,911 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$55,882
2023
$109,918
2022
$98,156
2021
$16,841
2020
$26,319
2019
$10,304
2018
$10,509
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$42,405
SI-BONE, INC.
$12,943
Carlsmed, Inc.
$500
Arthrex, Inc.
$33
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NuVasive, Inc.
$257,320
Globus Medical, Inc.
$43,007
SI-BONE, INC.
$22,968
SI-BONE, Inc.
$2,377
Carlsmed, Inc.
$871
Medtronic, Inc.
$378
Abbott Laboratories
$162
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$118
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$118
K2M, Inc.
$109
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$108
MML US, Inc.
$82
Brainlab, Inc.
$69
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$63
Stryker Corporation
$61
Arthrex, Inc.
$33
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$25
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$22
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$20
ZIMVIE INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 98.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACP · ALIF · AQUAMANTYS · Airo · BASE · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES ACCESSORIES ACP PRP · Bendini · C360 · CASCADIA Interbody System · CAYMAN Plate System · CLYDESDALE · CODMAN CERTAS · COHERE · CREO · CREO 5.5 · CellerateRx · Colosseum · ELSA · EVEREST Spinal System · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · Helix · HemoSphere · IFUSE IMPLANT · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · LessRay · MAZOR X SYSTEM · Marvel Growing Rod · Mobi-C · Modulus · NVM5 · Nuvaline/NuvaMap O.R. · Osteocel · PASS LP · PCM · PINNACLE · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · PLIF · POWER · PROCLAIM · Pulse · REFLECT/REFLECT HDE · RELINE · ReActiv8 · STRAVIX · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · TLIF · UNiD · VIPER · VuePoint · X-CORE · XLIF · YUKON · ZEVO · aprevo · iFuse Implant · 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 2% for neurological surgery in OH.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
56
Per 100K population
6.8
County median income
$70,816
Nearest hospital
BLUERIDGE VISTA HEALTH AND WELLNESS
2.0 mi
2.0 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. Tempel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in OH), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of OH peers, with 15 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. Tempel experienced with spinal fusion of additional segment?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tempel performed 462 spinal fusion of additional segment 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. Tempel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tempel received a total of $327,928 from 20 companies across 433 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. Tempel's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Cincinnati?
Dr. Tempel's average Medicare payment per service is $217. 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. Tempel) 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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