Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Jones, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Bryn Mawr, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Jones 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. Jones
Dr. Christopher Jones is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Bryn Mawr, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jones performed 2,943 Medicare services across 2,184 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jones received a total of $15,246 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 80 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. 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. Jones 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 16% volume in PA
$15,246 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,943
Medicare services
Top 16% in PA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
2,184
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~155 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. |
454 | $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. |
433 | $101 | $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. |
287 | $128 | $898 |
| 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. |
259 | $31 | $199 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
225 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
147 | $34 | $222 |
| 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. |
143 | $32 | $205 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
124 | $46 | $340 |
| 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. |
110 | $75 | $489 |
| Tendon repair, finger or palm Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the finger or palm of the hand. |
104 | $308 | $2,835 |
| 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. |
99 | $89 | $602 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
78 | $52 | $338 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
70 | $45 | $317 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
66 | $389 | $2,848 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
56 | $43 | $347 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
42 | $28 | $177 |
| 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. |
39 | $29 | $188 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
31 | $42 | $296 |
| Removal of hand or finger muscle growth, less than 1.5 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a growth located in the muscle of the hand or finger that measures less than 1.5 centimeters. |
24 | $420 | $2,884 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
24 | $27 | $186 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
22 | $63 | $475 |
| 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. |
22 | $48 | $302 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
22 | $18 | $36 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
20 | $57 | $402 |
| 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. |
18 | $909 | $5,755 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
12 | $76 | $1,176 |
| 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. |
12 | $301 | $1,873 |
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 ↗$15,246
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,178/year across 7 years
Top 15% in PA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
80
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
$6,654 (43.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,654 (30.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,938 (25.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$623
2023
$800
2022
$515
2021
$330
2020
$108
2019
$11,596
2018
$1,274
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$207
Paladin Technology Solutions
$120
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$97
Biocircuit Technologies Inc
$81
Bioventus LLC
$37
Stryker Corporation
$27
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
AXOGEN
$19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 68.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$7,030
Liberty Surgical, Inc
$3,477
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,159
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$353
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$251
Paladin Technology Solutions
$247
Flower Orthopedics Coporation
$245
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$237
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$230
Biedermann Motech, Inc.
$193
Exactech, Inc.
$175
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$167
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$154
Skeletal Dynamics LLC
$152
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$150
AXOGEN
$138
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$121
DJO, LLC
$104
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$100
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$97
Stryker Corporation
$87
Biocircuit Technologies Inc
$81
Osteomed LLC
$79
ExsoMed Corporation
$46
ZIMVIE INC.
$38
Bioventus LLC
$37
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Medartis Inc.
$17
KCI USA, Inc.
$16
ACUMED LLC
$14
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 76.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · ANTHEM · ATTUNE · Aptus · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System · CMF OL1000 · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS HAND & WRIST DISTAL RADIUS · Distal Humerus Fracture System · Distal Radius Plate · Distal Radius Plating System 2.0 · Dynasplint · EPIX · EUFLEXXA · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · EXT-Hand Fusion · Elbow Fracture Fixation System · Excelsius3D Imaging System · FREEDOM WRIST · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · Geminus · Hedron C · HemiCAP Shoulder · INnate Implant · MONOVISC · Magnify-S / Magnify · NA · ORTHOVISC · PREVENA · PRO-DENSE · Proximal Humerus Plate · STRAVIX · Trauma · Truliant · VARIAX · VersaWrap · XIAFLEX
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 (44%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
5.2
County median income
$88,576
Nearest hospital
BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Jones is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in PA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Jones experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jones performed 454 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. Jones receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jones received a total of $15,246 from 31 companies across 80 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. Jones's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Bryn Mawr?
Dr. Jones's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Jones) 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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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.
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