Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Wayne Luchetti, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Bethlehem, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, Bethlehem, PA 18017
6108618080
In practice since 2005 (21 years)
NPI: 1942208392 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. Luchetti

Dr. Wayne Luchetti is a sports medicine physician in Bethlehem, PA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Luchetti performed 5,706 Medicare services across 1,985 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Luchetti received a total of $6,429 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 69 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician. 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. Luchetti 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.

✓ 21 years in practice ▲ Top 15% volume in PA $6,429 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,706
Medicare services
Top 15% in PA for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
1,985
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~272 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
2,091 $0 $5
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
756 $1 $7
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.
718 $63 $148
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
628 $53 $179
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
405 $26 $106
Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space.
306 $97 $494
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.
279 $82 $208
Viscosupplementation injection for joint
An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning.
104 $58 $250
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.
98 $77 $209
Total knee replacement 80 $992 $6,919
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
72 $29 $90
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
68 $23 $105
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.
57 $96 $316
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
11 $994 $6,227
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.
11 $134 $3,320
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
11 $832 $2,472
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area.
11 $22 $125
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.
1.8% high complexity
68.1% medium
30.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,429
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $918/year across 7 years
Top 40% in PA for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
69
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
$4,657 (72.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,772 (27.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,996
2023
$845
2022
$1,610
2021
$837
2020
$80
2019
$376
2018
$685

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,195
Novus Surgical Consultants
$527
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$218
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$56
Top 3 companies account for 97.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,282
Novus Surgical Solutions LLC
$1,824
Novus Surgical Consultants
$690
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$520
Stryker Corporation
$479
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$276
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$125
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$116
ConvaTec Inc.
$55
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$45
Think Surgical, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 74.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUACEL AG · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS KNEE ARTHROPLASTY UNI KNEE · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY & FRACTURE REVERS · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY & FRACTURE UNIVERS · BEVYXXA · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES AUTOLOGOUS BLOOD PRODUCTS BONE MARROW · HemiCAP Shoulder · INHANCE · MAKO · Persona · REUNION · ROSA-Knee · SHOULDER IMPLANTS FIBERTAK KNOTLESS · TMINI Miniature Robotic System · Tapestry
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 (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Sports medicine physicians within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
3.2
County median income
$86,687
Nearest hospital
ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM
5.1 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. Luchetti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Luchetti experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Luchetti performed 2,091 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Luchetti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Luchetti received a total of $6,429 from 11 companies across 69 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. Luchetti's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Bethlehem?
Dr. Luchetti's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Luchetti) 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 →