Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Orr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Cleveland, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
9500 EUCLID AVE, Cleveland, OH 44195
8002232273
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1720043565 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. Orr

Dr. Robert Orr is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Cleveland, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Orr performed 972 Medicare services across 700 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Orr received a total of $92,485 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 73 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic 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. Orr 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 47% volume in OH $92,485 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
972
Medicare services
Top 47% in OH for orthopedic surgery
700
Unique beneficiaries
$253
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~49 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 (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.
397 $25 $117
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.
94 $305 $2,946
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.
61 $201 $3,071
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.
43 $63 $419
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.
41 $826 $5,580
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.
41 $202 $1,543
Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back.
39 $596 $5,756
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.
35 $1,398 $12,718
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.
35 $60 $396
Partial bone removal of additional lower back spine segment during fusion
This procedure involves the partial removal of bone from an additional segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed as part of a spinal fusion surgery in the lower back.
27 $178 $1,158
Graft of donor bone to spine 26 $86 $657
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.
23 $1,163 $9,653
Computer-assisted spinal procedure
A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution.
21 $181 $1,362
Spinal stabilization device placement, 7-12 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the back involving 7 to 12 spine bone segments.
19 $637 $6,160
Spinal fusion, upper back
A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the upper back to eliminate motion between them.
18 $593 $7,829
Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones
A surgical procedure involving the placement of hardware or devices into the pelvic bones.
18 $280 $2,746
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.
18 $44 $272
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.
16 $591 $5,740
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.
30.8% high complexity
0.0% medium
69.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$92,485
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,212/year across 7 years
Top 8% in OH for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
73
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
$49,334 (53.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$36,450 (39.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,701 (7.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$176
2023
$10,456
2022
$22,919
2021
$13,326
2020
$2,354
2019
$24,210
2018
$19,044

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$74
Medtronic, Inc.
$66
Menarini Silicon Biosystems, Inc.
$35
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Tyber Medical, LLC
$59,253
Stryker Corporation
$32,170
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$330
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$304
Medtronic, Inc.
$278
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$75
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$40
Menarini Silicon Biosystems, Inc.
$35
Top 3 companies account for 99.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCULIF · AERO · ALEUTIAN TLIF MI · ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · CAPRI · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CORPECTOMY CAGE · Cellsearch · ES2 · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · LYNPARZA · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MESA · MagnetOs · MazorX - Renaissance · NSE - HIGH SPEED DRILLS · O-ARM-ST · ROSA Spine · SERRATO · StealthStation · TRITANIUM · UNID_PASS · XIA · YUKON
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 8% for orthopedic surgery in OH.

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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. Orr is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of OH 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. Orr experienced with office visit, established patient (10-19 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Orr performed 397 office visit, established patient (10-19 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. Orr receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Orr received a total of $92,485 from 8 companies across 73 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. Orr's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cleveland?
Dr. Orr's average Medicare payment per service is $253. 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. Orr) 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 →
About this page

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 →