Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Patrick McDaid, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Allentown, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
250 CETRONIA ROAD, Allentown, PA 18104
6109736200
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1366434052 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. McDaid 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. McDaid

Dr. Patrick McDaid is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Allentown, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McDaid performed 2,354 Medicare services across 1,724 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McDaid received a total of $1,820 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 33 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. McDaid 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 31% volume in PA $1,820 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,354
Medicare services
Top 31% in PA for orthopedic surgery
1,724
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~118 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 (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.
422 $87 $150
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 418 $6 $18
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
218 $41 $214
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
154 $42 $238
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.
150 $108 $245
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.
125 $28 $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.
125 $66 $105
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.
99 $28 $86
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
96 $1 $10
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.
89 $27 $65
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.
75 $38 $70
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
63 $120 $235
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
59 $307 $1,697
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
42 $176 $1,220
Wrist X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
31 $25 $75
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.
30 $78 $155
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
28 $5 $10
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
26 $38 $210
Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
24 $23 $85
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 24 $126 $295
Injection of carpal tunnel 17 $63 $105
Tendon injection at attachment site
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle.
17 $38 $202
Wrist tendon sheath incision
A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist.
11 $148 $1,325
Tendon transfer to back of hand
A surgical procedure where a tendon is moved to a new location on the back of the hand to restore function.
11 $362 $2,895
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 ↗
$1,820
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $303/year across 6 years
Bottom 39% in PA for orthopedic surgery
9
Companies
33
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
$1,820 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,436
2023
$83
2022
$59
2020
$141
2019
$27
2018
$73

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novus Surgical Consultants
$821
Arthrex, Inc.
$565
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$21
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$14
Top 3 companies account for 97.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novus Surgical Consultants
$863
Arthrex, Inc.
$690
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Stryker Corporation
$61
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$42
Novus Surgical Solutions LLC
$29
Bioventus LLC
$18
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$14
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 90.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS HAND & WRIST ANCHORS · Durolane · EVOLVE · Exparel · ORTHOVISC · T2 · VARIAX · XIAFLEX
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.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
125
Per 100K population
33.3
County median income
$77,493
Nearest hospital
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
4.2 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. McDaid is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. McDaid experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McDaid performed 422 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. McDaid receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McDaid received a total of $1,820 from 9 companies across 33 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. McDaid's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Allentown?
Dr. McDaid's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. McDaid) 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 →