Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kraig Kristof, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Toledo, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Kristof
Dr. Kraig Kristof is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Toledo, OH, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kristof performed 1,253 Medicare services across 987 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kristof received a total of $54,942 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 321 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine 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. Kristof 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in OH
$54,942 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,253
Medicare services
Top 9% in OH for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
987
Unique beneficiaries
$118
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~70 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 (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. |
214 | $64 | $141 |
| 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. |
160 | $89 | $208 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
142 | $28 | $66 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views with bending An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using 2 to 3 views, including bending positions. |
138 | $29 | $76 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
120 | $20 | $60 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
77 | $28 | $63 |
| 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. |
77 | $125 | $320 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
74 | $70 | $429 |
| 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. |
42 | $196 | $629 |
| X-ray of sacroiliac joint, 3 or more views An X-ray imaging test that takes three or more pictures of the joint connecting the lower spine to the hip bone. |
42 | $26 | $62 |
| 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. |
28 | $853 | $2,702 |
| 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. |
26 | $79 | $209 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
24 | $164 | $527 |
| 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. |
21 | $1,411 | $4,556 |
| 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 | $584 |
| 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. |
21 | $202 | $538 |
| 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. |
14 | $591 | $1,890 |
| Pelvic joint fusion with imaging guidance A surgical procedure to join bones in the pelvic joint together. Imaging technology is used to guide the surgeon during the operation. |
12 | $630 | $2,136 |
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.
7.7% high complexity
5.9% medium
86.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$54,942
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,849/year across 7 years
Top 22% in OH for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
321
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
$29,630 (53.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,220 (25.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,092 (20.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,875
2023
$8,565
2022
$4,809
2021
$4,122
2020
$4,336
2019
$13,049
2018
$12,186
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$2,659
SI-BONE, INC.
$1,722
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$1,607
Medtronic, Inc.
$972
Augmedics Inc.
$487
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$142
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$104
Rock Medical Orthopedics, Inc.
$96
Argentum Medical
$34
Nevro Corp.
$24
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$15
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 76.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NuVasive, Inc.
$32,758
SI-BONE, INC.
$5,629
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$4,063
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,006
Globus Medical, Inc.
$2,845
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$1,629
Augmedics Inc.
$1,243
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$999
SI-BONE, Inc.
$756
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$196
Integrity Implants Inc.
$121
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$104
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$100
Rock Medical Orthopedics, Inc.
$96
7D Surgical Inc.
$79
Cerapedics Inc.
$76
Argentum Medical
$34
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$32
ZIMVIE INC.
$27
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$25
Nevro Corp.
$24
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$17
Theragen, Inc.
$16
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$13
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$12
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVL ARTIFICIAL DISC · ADAPTIX INTERBODY SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · AGGRESSIVE CUTTER · AMNIOEXCEL · ANATOMIC PEEK PTC CERVICAL FUSION SYSTEM · ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · ActaStim-S · Archon · AttraX · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · CALIBER · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CD HORIZON · CLYDESDALE · COALESCE · COALITION · COALITION AGX · COALITION MIS / MIS Ti · COHERE · Catalyft · CellerateRx · Cervical-Stim · Cervical-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · CoRoent · DIVERGENCE-L · ENDOSKELETON TC · Excelsius - GPS · FiberCel · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GRAFTONAND GRAFTON PLUSDEMINERALIZED BONE MATRIX (DBM) · Graft Delivery System · Helix · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INFINITY OCT System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LENS Surgical Imaging System · LessRay · M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc · MARS Instruments · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MaXcess · Mazor X Stealth Edition · MazorX - Renaissance · MazorX Renaissance · Modulus · NAVIGATION · NVM5 · O-ARM-Spine · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Osteocel · Other - Miscellaneous · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · Propel · Pulse · RELINE · RIALTO · SPACE-D SYSTEM 5.5/6.0 VOYAGER INSTRUMENT SET · SYMPHONY · Senza · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · T2 STRATOSPHERE · TLIF · Teligen · UNID_PASS · VIVIGEN MIS DELIVERY SYSTEM · VersaWrap · Vital · Vivigen MIS Delivery System · XLIF · Xvision · ZERO-P · ZEVO ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · iFuse Implant · iGA · nanoLOCK-L
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 (54%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$60,095
Nearest hospital
PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL
2.9 mi
2.9 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. Kristof is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in OH), with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 18 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. Kristof experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kristof performed 214 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Kristof receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kristof received a total of $54,942 from 28 companies across 321 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. Kristof's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Toledo?
Dr. Kristof's average Medicare payment per service is $118. 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. Kristof) 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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