Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Patrick Bull, DO

Orthopedic Surgery · Worthington, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
350 W WILSON BRIDGE RD STE 200, Worthington, OH 43085
6148958747
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1528277787 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. Bull 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. Bull

Dr. Patrick Bull is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Worthington, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bull performed 992 Medicare services across 793 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bull received a total of $96,472 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 174 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Bull 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 46% volume in OH $96,472 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
992
Medicare services
Top 46% in OH for orthopedic surgery
793
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~52 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
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.
279 $29 $85
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.
229 $61 $150
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.
77 $89 $177
X-ray of ankle, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
71 $27 $76
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 67 $5 $16
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.
65 $115 $276
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.
63 $69 $200
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.
62 $23 $73
Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection
Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement.
27 $70 $287
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
26 $41 $159
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
14 $104 $900
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.
12 $23 $76
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 ↗
$96,472
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,782/year across 7 years
Top 8% in OH for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
174
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
$66,504 (68.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,729 (16.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,596 (7.9%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$6,643 (6.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$20,982
2023
$17,439
2022
$25,312
2021
$9,780
2020
$8,898
2019
$7,437
2018
$6,623

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
International Life Sciences
$15,446
Medline Industries LP
$3,928
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$281
Stryker Corporation
$276
VILEX LLC
$208
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$192
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$174
Bone Support Inc.
$137
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$123
MedShape, Inc.
$118
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$99
Top 3 companies account for 93.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
International Life Sciences
$60,846
Medline Industries, Inc.
$14,342
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$7,847
Medline Industries LP
$5,529
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$1,913
Stryker Corporation
$1,027
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$797
Paragon 28, Inc.
$657
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$371
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$337
PFIZER INC.
$269
MedShape, Inc.
$243
Bone Support Inc.
$235
VILEX LLC
$208
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$200
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$192
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$174
In2Bones USA, LLC
$144
Gramercy Extremity Orthopedics LLC
$142
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$123
Ortho Solutions Inc
$121
ACUMED LLC
$121
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$102
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$100
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$99
Exactech, Inc.
$95
4WEB, INC.
$67
Innovation Technologies Inc
$63
DJO, LLC
$60
OSSIO INC
$46
Top 3 companies account for 86.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
15 mm · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Ankle Fx · BIOFOAM · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COLOGUARD · CellerateRx · DYNEX · Dermatology and Wound Care · DynaNail Helix · FLECTOR · FLECTOR PATCH · FLEXBAND · Fracture Kits: Unite Ankle Fracture Core Kit · Gorilla Plating System · INBONE · INFINITY · IRRISEPT · Inc. · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MEDLINE UNITE · MOTOBAND · MTP Fusion Plates · Medline · Medline Industries · Medline Unite Foot Plating System · N/A · NEOX · OMEGA · OSTEOTOMY TRUSS SYSTEM · Physio-Stim · Product Portfolio · Quantum Total Ankle · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SILVERBACK · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · TrueLok Ring Fixation System · VANTAGE · VARIAX · Washer
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 (69%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for orthopedic surgery in OH.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
151
Per 100K population
11.4
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
SUN BEHAVIORAL COLUMBUS
2.1 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. Bull is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of OH peers, with 19 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. Bull experienced with foot x-ray, 3+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bull performed 279 foot x-ray, 3+ 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. Bull receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bull received a total of $96,472 from 30 companies across 174 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. Bull's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Worthington?
Dr. Bull's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Bull) 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 →