Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Douglas Lundy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Bethlehem, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
801 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015
4845261735
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1336122746 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. Lundy 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. Lundy

Dr. Douglas Lundy is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Bethlehem, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lundy performed 656 Medicare services across 426 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lundy received a total of $12,218 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 21 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. Lundy 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 ▲ 656 Medicare services $12,218 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
656
Medicare services
Bottom 35% in PA for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
426
Unique beneficiaries
$108
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~33 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.
183 $63 $145
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
141 $5 $16
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
79 $48 $225
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.
56 $92 $213
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
44 $135 $397
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.
43 $98 $286
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.
29 $40 $86
Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant
A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone.
23 $946 $3,567
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
23 $46 $145
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.
20 $77 $215
Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement
This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant.
15 $916 $4,576
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.
2.3% high complexity
33.5% medium
64.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,218
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,444/year across 5 years
Top 25% in PA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
4
Companies
21
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
$9,553 (78.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,665 (21.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$92
2022
$41
2020
$117
2019
$2,354
2018
$9,614

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$92
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$11,758
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$271
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$148
Stryker Corporation
$41
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
EXTERNAL FIXATION · LIFENET VIVIGEN · NA · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · T2 · TFN ADVANCED · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS
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 (78%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
127
Per 100K population
40.2
County median income
$86,687
Nearest hospital
ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM
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. Lundy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven 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. Lundy experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lundy performed 183 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. Lundy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lundy received a total of $12,218 from 4 companies across 21 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. Lundy's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bethlehem?
Dr. Lundy's average Medicare payment per service is $108. 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. Lundy) 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 →