Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Gittins, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Westerville, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
70 S CLEVELAND AVE, Westerville, OH 43081
6148906555
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1598749699 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. Gittins 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. Gittins

Dr. Mark Gittins is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Westerville, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gittins performed 1,487 Medicare services across 1,222 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gittins received a total of $595,976 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 320 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gittins 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 33% volume in OH $595,976 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,487
Medicare services
Top 33% in OH for orthopedic surgery
1,222
Unique beneficiaries
$139
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~74 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.
293 $61 $150
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
198 $35 $143
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.
140 $31 $68
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.
126 $69 $200
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.
120 $39 $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.
102 $23 $67
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
88 $50 $242
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.
84 $85 $177
Hyaluronan intra-articular injection
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning.
68 $556 $1,730
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.
54 $102 $276
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.
42 $27 $110
Total knee replacement 41 $984 $5,592
Knee joint replacement
Surgical procedure to replace a knee joint with an artificial implant.
29 $851 $5,000
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
27 $985 $4,973
Hyaluronan gel injection for joint
An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose.
27 $406 $1,550
Stress imaging of joint
A physician applies stress to a joint while performing imaging to evaluate its stability or function.
18 $35 $88
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure
A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution.
16 $107 $350
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures at least five different views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment.
14 $46 $93
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.
7.6% high complexity
13.5% medium
78.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$595,976
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $85,139/year across 7 years
Top 2% in OH for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
320
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$315,285 (52.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$252,998 (42.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25,407 (4.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,285 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$29,450
2023
$78,346
2022
$78,656
2021
$62,964
2020
$23,214
2019
$133,159
2018
$190,188

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NextStep Arthropedix, LLC
$29,408
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$42
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NextStep Arthropedix, LLC
$315,354
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$129,132
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$123,823
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$9,502
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$8,329
Medacta USA, Inc.
$7,866
Think Surgical, Inc.
$808
Stryker Corporation
$766
Engage Uni, LLC
$114
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.
$90
Conformis, Inc.
$53
Vericel Corporation
$43
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$42
Nevro Corp.
$29
Ethicon US, LLC
$25
Top 3 companies account for 95.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMISTEM · AMIStem · ANTHOLOGY · ATTUNE · Anthology · CORI · Engage Partial Knee System · GMK SPHERE · GMK Sphere · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · HIP ARTHROSCOPY ACCESS & INSTRUMENTATION SET · JII Unicondylar Knee System · JOURNEY II · JOURNEY II BCS · Journey II BCS · Journey II XR · Journey Uni · KNEE3 Software · Legion Revision · MACI · MAKO · MOTO UNI · MOTO Uni · NAVIO · NEXTAR · Navio Surgical System · PICO · PRIMARIX · REAL INTELLIGENCE · STRATAFIX · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · TRIATHLON · Tsolution One Surgical System · VISIONAIRE Cutting Guides · VISIONAIRE Solutions · iNSitu Hip System · iTotal Identity CR
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for orthopedic surgery in OH.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
152
Per 100K population
11.5
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S
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. Gittins is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of OH peers, 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. Gittins experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gittins performed 293 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. Gittins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gittins received a total of $595,976 from 15 companies across 320 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. Gittins's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Westerville?
Dr. Gittins's average Medicare payment per service is $139. 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. Gittins) 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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