Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jason Souza, MD

Plastic Surgery · Columbus, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
1800 ZOLLINGER RD FL 3, Columbus, OH 43221
6142938566
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1548417702 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. Souza 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. Souza

Dr. Jason Souza is a plastic surgery specialist in Columbus, OH, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Souza performed 39 Medicare services across 15 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Souza received a total of $28,345 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Souza 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ 39 Medicare services $28,345 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
39
Medicare services
Bottom 25% in OH for plastic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
15
Unique beneficiaries
$487
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2 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
Nerve transfer to injured nerve, stage 1 of 2
A surgical procedure where a healthy nerve is connected to an injured nerve to restore function. This is the first stage of a two-stage process.
 39 $487 $4,664
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$28,345
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,724/year across 6 years
Top 8% in OH for plastic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
28
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25,967 (91.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,200 (4.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,179 (4.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,711
2023
$16,029
2022
$9,136
2021
$767
2019
$330
2018
$373

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$1,200
ATRICURE, INC.
$396
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$89
Surgical Specialties Corporation (us), Inc. (dba Corza Medical)
$25
Top 3 companies account for 98.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$26,375
AXOGEN
$650
ATRICURE, INC.
$396
Allergan Inc.
$310
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$298
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$118
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$114
Vioptix Inc
$38
Surgical Specialties Corporation (us), Inc. (dba Corza Medical)
$25
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 96.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLODERM · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · AVIVE SOFT TISSUE MEMBRANE · Checkpoint Stimulators · Geminus · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · Integra · NATRELLE · NUEDEXTA · STRATTICE · TENOGLIDE · VersaWrap
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 →

The majority of payments (92%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for plastic surgery in OH.

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Geographic Context

Plastic surgerists within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY STATE HEALTH SYSTEM
3.1 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. Souza is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of OH peers, with 17 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. Souza experienced with nerve transfer to injured nerve, stage 1 of 2?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Souza performed 39 nerve transfer to injured nerve, stage 1 of 2 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. Souza receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Souza received a total of $28,345 from 10 companies across 28 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. Souza's costs compare to other plastic surgerists in Columbus?
Dr. Souza's average Medicare payment per service is $487. 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. Souza) 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 →