Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Priano, M.D.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Lancaster, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Priano
Dr. Steven Priano is a sports medicine physician in Lancaster, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Priano performed 5,917 Medicare services across 1,611 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Priano received a total of $548 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 41 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Priano 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 10% volume in OH
$548 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,917
Medicare services
Top 10% in OH for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
1,611
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~296 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. |
2,058 | $1 | $4 |
| Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) | 1,056 | $7 | $32 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
621 | $18 | $58 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 318 | $16 | $55 |
| 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. |
196 | $72 | $238 |
| 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. |
193 | $62 | $177 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
169 | $23 | $60 |
| 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. |
140 | $81 | $251 |
| 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. |
119 | $69 | $230 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
102 | $26 | $60 |
| 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. |
101 | $21 | $76 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
86 | $24 | $71 |
| Blood vessel compression device application Application of a device to compress blood vessels. |
83 | $7 | $31 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
70 | $27 | $68 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
45 | $65 | $179 |
| 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. |
41 | $111 | $328 |
| 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. |
39 | $100 | $1,025 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
38 | $29 | $71 |
| Partial collarbone removal via endoscope This procedure involves the surgical removal of a portion of the collarbone (clavicle) using an endoscope, a small camera inserted through a tiny incision to guide the surgeon. |
37 | $205 | $1,535 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
36 | $129 | $1,000 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
35 | $96 | $1,387 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 34 | $72 | $220 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
31 | $804 | $2,650 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
31 | $104 | $1,021 |
| 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. |
29 | $24 | $71 |
| Self-care/home management training, per 15 min Instruction provided to help patients manage their own care or daily activities at home. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
27 | $18 | $63 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
25 | $40 | $195 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
23 | $22 | $71 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
23 | $30 | $82 |
| 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. |
22 | $23 | $71 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
20 | $310 | $984 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
16 | $156 | $1,657 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
15 | $369 | $2,600 |
| Arthroscopic removal of knee cartilage A minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove damaged or loose pieces of cartilage from the knee joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
13 | $353 | $1,475 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 13 | $72 | $208 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
12 | $42 | $187 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
58.5% medium
40.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$548
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $91/year across 6 years
Bottom 15% in OH for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
15
Companies
41
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$527 (96.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$21 (3.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$23
2022
$113
2021
$40
2020
$69
2019
$98
2018
$205
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$102
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$67
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$43
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$36
Stryker Corporation
$32
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Vericel Corporation
$21
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
ConvaTec Inc.
$20
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Avanos Medical
$15
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 50.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUAMANTYS · AQUAMANTYS(TM) · Avelle NPWT · EUFLEXXA · EVOS · Exparel · GAMMA · MACI · MONOVISC · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Regeneten · SONICANCHOR · SYNVISC-ONE · XIAFLEX · Zilretta · Zynrelef
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 →
Most payments (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Sports medicine physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$87,069
Nearest hospital
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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 2023 |
| 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. Priano is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Priano experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Priano performed 2,058 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. Priano receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Priano received a total of $548 from 15 companies across 41 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. Priano's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Lancaster?
Dr. Priano's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Priano) 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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