Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Moody Kwok, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Blue Bell, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
510 TOWNSHIP LINE RD STE 110, Blue Bell, PA 19422
2673393558
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1295713873 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. Kwok

Dr. Moody Kwok is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Blue Bell, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kwok performed 3,812 Medicare services across 2,505 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kwok received a total of $3,580 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand 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. Kwok 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 8% volume in PA $3,580 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,812
Medicare services
Top 8% in PA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
2,505
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~191 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
1,431 $1 $5
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.
557 $96 $693
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
340 $45 $335
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.
266 $28 $199
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.
221 $71 $489
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.
214 $122 $898
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
132 $41 $316
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.
119 $78 $602
Injection of carpal tunnel 86 $66 $478
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
67 $44 $316
Wrist X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
64 $27 $186
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
60 $367 $2,433
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.
53 $35 $222
Tendon injection at attachment site
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle.
44 $43 $312
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.
29 $31 $205
Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation
This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture.
26 $301 $1,873
Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies
Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older.
23 $18 $36
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
21 $219 $3,284
Open treatment of distal radius fracture with internal fixation
Surgical repair of a broken wrist bone involving three or more fragments on the thumb side, stabilized with an internal device.
17 $909 $5,755
Closed treatment of broken hand bone
Non-surgical realignment and stabilization of a fractured bone in the hand.
15 $259 $1,666
Elbow to finger cast application
Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm.
15 $59 $475
Closed treatment of broken finger or thumb
Non-surgical setting of a broken finger or thumb bone. The doctor aligns the bone fragments without making an incision.
12 $172 $1,107
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 ↗
$3,580
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $511/year across 7 years
Top 35% in PA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
58
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
$3,580 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$492
2023
$379
2022
$437
2021
$376
2020
$201
2019
$722
2018
$974

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$412
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$49
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$30
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$1,466
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$495
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$218
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$214
Trice Medical, Inc.
$109
ACUMED LLC
$108
DJO, LLC
$104
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$103
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$100
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$96
Exsomed Holding Company LLC
$94
AXOGEN
$88
Osteomed LLC
$79
Medartis Inc.
$65
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$49
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$37
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$30
SI-BONE, Inc.
$29
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$28
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$27
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$11
Top 3 companies account for 60.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLOWRAP · APTUS · AXSOS · Arc Wrist Tower · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · CMF OL1000 · Checkpoint Stimulators · EASY CLIP · EVOS · EXT-Hand Fusion · Exparel · GRAFIX PL · Gel One · Geminus · HOFFMANN · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · LCP PLATES & SCREWS · MCP · MONOVISC · NEURAGEN NERVE GUIDE · ORTHOVISC · PRO-DENSE · REUNION · SpeedSpiral · T2 · TFN ADVANCED · VARIAX · ViviGen · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Zilretta · mi-eye
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

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
3.5
County median income
$111,521
Nearest hospital
SUBURBAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
3.3 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. Kwok is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in PA), 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. Kwok experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kwok performed 1,431 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Kwok receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kwok received a total of $3,580 from 22 companies across 58 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. Kwok's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Blue Bell?
Dr. Kwok's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Kwok) 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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