Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Daniel Fuchs, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Bensalem, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fuchs
Dr. Daniel Fuchs is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Bensalem, PA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fuchs performed 2,180 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fuchs received a total of $5,184 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 34 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Fuchs 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.
✓ 15 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 33% volume in PA
$5,184 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,180
Medicare services
Top 33% in PA for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
543 | $27 | $188 |
| 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. |
324 | $29 | $201 |
| 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. |
291 | $69 | $489 |
| 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. |
225 | $100 | $693 |
| 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. |
147 | $127 | $898 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
87 | $107 | $714 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
79 | $23 | $156 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
69 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
52 | $84 | $602 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance. |
44 | $150 | $2,958 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
39 | $26 | $179 |
| Incision of foot and toe joint capsule A surgical procedure involving an incision into the joint capsule of the foot or toe. |
34 | $131 | $2,705 |
| Partial removal of foot bone to straighten toe A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of a foot bone, excluding the big toe, to correct toe alignment. |
29 | $161 | $3,165 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
23 | $46 | $320 |
| Deep tendon transfer with muscle rerouting, foot A surgical procedure that moves a deep tendon in the foot to a new location by rerouting the attached muscle to improve function or alignment. |
22 | $561 | $4,069 |
| Heel X-ray, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the heel bone using at least two different angles to evaluate the structure. |
22 | $21 | $158 |
| Ankle ligament tear treatment Medical care provided to repair or manage a torn ligament in the ankle joint. |
20 | $360 | $3,904 |
| Short leg splint application A splint is applied to the lower leg, extending from the calf down to the foot, to support and immobilize the area. |
20 | $60 | $384 |
| Closed treatment of broken bone in forefoot or midfoot This procedure involves realigning a broken bone in the front or middle part of the foot without making a surgical incision. |
19 | $148 | $1,203 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $68 | $532 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient. |
18 | $36 | $75 |
| Short leg cast application Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing. |
16 | $63 | $435 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
14 | $252 | $3,397 |
| Big toe joint fusion with foot Surgical procedure to fuse the big toe joint to the foot. This stabilizes the joint by connecting the bones. |
14 | $380 | $4,381 |
| Closed treatment of broken outside lower leg bone at ankle Non-surgical setting of a fracture in the lateral lower leg bone at the ankle joint. This procedure involves realigning the broken bone without making an incision. |
11 | $259 | $1,746 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.6% high complexity
4.2% medium
95.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,184
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $864/year across 6 years
Top 41% in PA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
34
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$198
2023
$181
2022
$1,332
2021
$33
2019
$165
2018
$3,275
Payments by company (2024)
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$172
Highridge Medical LLC
$26
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Liberty Surgical, Inc
$2,867
Paladin Technology Solutions
$1,200
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$357
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$233
Stryker Corporation
$135
Arthrex, Inc.
$114
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$112
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$45
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$27
Highridge Medical LLC
$26
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$24
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
ACUMED LLC
$13
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 85.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Ankle Plating System · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System · CADENCE · Cadence · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA ANKLE FRACTURE · GAMMA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LCP PLATES & SCREWS · ORTHOVISC · Panta 2 · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · TFN ADVANCED · TFN-Advance · VARIAX · ViviGen · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Zilretta
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
468
County median income
$111,951
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ROTHMAN ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Fuchs is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 15 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. Fuchs experienced with foot x-ray, 3+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fuchs performed 543 foot x-ray, 3+ views services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Fuchs receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fuchs received a total of $5,184 from 14 companies across 34 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Fuchs's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bensalem?
Dr. Fuchs's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Fuchs) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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