Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Samir Patel, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Lima, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Samir Patel is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Lima, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 2,555 Medicare services across 1,651 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $8,047 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 81 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand 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. Patel 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 6% volume in OH
$8,047 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,555
Medicare services
Top 6% in OH for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1,651
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
498 | $18 | $58 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
393 | $8 | $70 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
249 | $48 | $199 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 191 | $6 | $35 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
157 | $28 | $136 |
| 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. |
112 | $60 | $199 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
109 | $263 | $1,181 |
| 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. |
73 | $38 | $120 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
59 | $187 | $1,465 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
57 | $1,108 | $4,030 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
57 | $14 | $56 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
55 | $34 | $154 |
| 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. |
55 | $100 | $1,000 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
54 | $18 | $61 |
| Elbow nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve. |
51 | $446 | $1,621 |
| 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. |
45 | $81 | $291 |
| 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. |
34 | $133 | $491 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
33 | $36 | $144 |
| 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. |
31 | $161 | $1,829 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
31 | $825 | $2,909 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
30 | $393 | $2,504 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
30 | $14 | $46 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
29 | $22 | $61 |
| 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. |
25 | $24 | $61 |
| 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. |
24 | $16 | $62 |
| 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. |
19 | $71 | $283 |
| Wrist tendon sheath incision A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist. |
15 | $146 | $917 |
| Tendon relocation of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist to restore proper function or alignment. |
13 | $230 | $1,696 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
13 | $567 | $2,275 |
| CT scan of arm, without contrast A CT scan of the arm that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the arm's internal structures without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $77 | $500 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
44.9% medium
53.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,047
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,150/year across 7 years
Top 25% in OH for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,047 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$232
2023
$609
2022
$505
2021
$4,685
2020
$142
2019
$318
2018
$1,555
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$116
Stryker Corporation
$60
Philips North America LLC
$55
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$4,465
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,452
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,229
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$220
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$186
Arthrex, Inc.
$154
ROCK MEDICAL ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
$105
Philips North America LLC
$55
Davol Inc.
$39
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$33
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$28
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$27
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$17
Avanos Medical
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Acumed LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 88.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5028) IGT D Systems Und · (5153) Azurion 5 M20 GC · (6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · (8977) Zenition 70 · (9547) IGT Systems Und · ACUSON Freestyle Diagnostic Ultrasound System · ANATO · ARAI SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ASNIS · Acu-Loc/Acu-Loc 2 Wrist Plating System · Arcos · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · COBRA · CORI · Comprehensive Reverse · DUPIXENT · Endurant · GAMMA · HIP ARTHROSCOPY ACCESS & INSTRUMENTATION SET · ICONIX · INSPACE · IVY AIR · MAKO · NA · Oxford · PYRENEES TRANSLATIONAL · Persona · Progel Applicator Spray Tips · QUIKBLOC · REAL INTELLIGENCE · REDAPT · REELX STT · REUNION · ROSA · SALVATION · SURG - F1 · Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder · Signature · Sports Medicine-None · Surgical-None · Taperloc · VERSITOMIC · 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$62,001
Nearest hospital
LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
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 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. Patel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% 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. Patel experienced with shoulder x-ray, 2+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 498 shoulder x-ray, 2+ views 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $8,047 from 16 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. Patel's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Lima?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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. Patel) 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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