Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Molly Tatum, D.O.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Dayton, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
3205 WOODMAN DR, Dayton, OH 45420
9372984417
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1043597404 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. Tatum

Dr. Molly Tatum is a sports medicine physician in Dayton, OH, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tatum performed 1,209 Medicare services across 592 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tatum received a total of $30,979 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 81 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician. 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. Tatum 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 44% volume in OH $30,979 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,209
Medicare services
Top 44% in OH for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
592
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~86 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
538 $1 $6
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.
190 $89 $177
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
146 $50 $224
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
83 $26 $76
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.
57 $64 $150
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.
50 $31 $114
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.
48 $107 $276
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.
48 $42 $76
MRI of arm joint, without contrast
An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye.
27 $101 $900
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.
22 $24 $71
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 ↗
$30,979
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,426/year across 7 years
Top 19% in OH for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
81
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
$14,825 (47.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13,475 (43.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,679 (8.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$9,874
2023
$5,214
2022
$5,522
2021
$2,269
2020
$1,540
2019
$3,712
2018
$2,849

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Vericel Corporation
$9,816
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$36
Integrity Orthopaedics, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Vericel Corporation
$12,506
CDC Medical LLC
$7,063
Arthrex, Inc.
$5,711
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc.
$4,603
Stryker Corporation
$754
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$178
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$104
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$40
Integrity Orthopaedics, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 81.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CINCHLOCK SS · EVOS · EXPAREL · Exparel · HIP ARTHROSCOPY ACCESS & INSTRUMENTATION SET · Integrity Orthopaedics · MACI · Persona · TRIATHLON · Tricera Handpiece · mymobility Platform
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 (48%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Sports medicine physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$64,403
Nearest hospital
ACCESS HOSPITAL DAYTON, LLC
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. Tatum is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 19% of OH peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Tatum experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tatum performed 538 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Tatum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tatum received a total of $30,979 from 9 companies across 81 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. Tatum's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Dayton?
Dr. Tatum's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Tatum) 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 →