Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Carolan, 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 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1124188909 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Carolan

Dr. Gregory Carolan is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Bethlehem, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Carolan performed 1,962 Medicare services across 1,312 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Carolan received a total of $150,083 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 202 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. Carolan 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 35% volume in PA $150,083 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,962
Medicare services
Top 35% in PA for orthopedic surgery
1,312
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~103 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
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
 642 $5 $16
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.
 477 $89 $213
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
 303 $49 $213
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.
 197 $110 $323
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.
 149 $62 $145
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
 48 $833 $3,117
Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair
Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function.
 39 $1,126 $4,982
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair
A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament.
 39 $134 $3,250
Endoscopic release of biceps tendon
A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder.
 36 $348 $2,544
Arthroscopic shoulder debridement
A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
 32 $97 $2,986
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.
2.0% high complexity
48.2% medium
49.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$150,083
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $21,440/year across 7 years
Top 5% in PA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
202
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
$147,236 (98.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,847 (1.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$42,176
2023
$27,780
2022
$13,659
2021
$31,136
2020
$2,160
2019
$20,744
2018
$12,428

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$42,176
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$111,500
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$21,110
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$16,762
EXACTECH, INC.
$212
Arthrex, Inc.
$211
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$119
Globus Medical, Inc.
$76
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$47
ERMI Inc.
$41
ERMI LLC
$6
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AEQUALIS · AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX · AEQUALIS FLEX REVIVE · AEQUALIS PERFORM · AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED · ALLOFIBER · ALLOGRAFT · ALPHAVENT · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Actishield · Approach · Ascend Flex · BIO4 · BIOLOGICS · BIOLOX · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · Bioknotless Ethibond · COR · DELTA · EQUINOXE · EXPAREL · GRAFTJACKET · GRYPHON · INSTRUMENTS · LCP PLATES & SCREWS · MAKO · MILAGRO · OMEGA · PERFORM GLENOID · PRIME SERIES · PRO-DENSE · Proximal Humerus Strut · REUNION · SHOULDER IMPLANTS CORKSCREWS KNOTLESS · SIMPLICITI · TORNIER PERFORM ANATOMIC AUGMENTED GLENOID · TORNIER PERFORM REVERSED GLENOID · VISUALIZATION · Zilretta
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 (98%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for orthopedic surgery in PA.

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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. Carolan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 5% of PA 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. Carolan experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Carolan performed 642 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Carolan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Carolan received a total of $150,083 from 10 companies across 202 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. Carolan's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bethlehem?
Dr. Carolan's average Medicare payment per service is $100. 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. Carolan) 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 →

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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 →