Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Henderson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Dickson City, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
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. Henderson 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. Henderson
Dr. Christopher Henderson is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Dickson City, PA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Henderson performed 1,654 Medicare services across 1,444 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Henderson received a total of $298,908 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Henderson 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 41% volume in PA
$298,908 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,654
Medicare services
Top 41% in PA for orthopedic surgery
1,444
Unique beneficiaries
$125
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~92 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. |
407 | $62 | $146 |
| 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. |
209 | $94 | $211 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
168 | $35 | $145 |
| 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. |
124 | $27 | $118 |
| 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. |
115 | $126 | $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. |
92 | $66 | $206 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
48 | $38 | $155 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
45 | $304 | $1,495 |
| 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. |
45 | $18 | $86 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
43 | $25 | $125 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
38 | $628 | $6,710 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
36 | $200 | $713 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
33 | $163 | $4,905 |
| 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. |
23 | $28 | $81 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
21 | $593 | $5,575 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
19 | $41 | $98 |
| 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. |
18 | $12 | $73 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 17 | $1,243 | $5,114 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
15 | $160 | $1,945 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
15 | $18 | $60 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
14 | $1,406 | $3,675 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
14 | $24 | $114 |
| 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. |
14 | $22 | $86 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
13 | $201 | $510 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $136 | $275 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
11 | $588 | $5,100 |
| Spinal bone removal for neurostimulator electrode insertion This procedure involves removing a portion of the spine bone to create space for inserting a neurostimulator electrode plate into the spinal area. |
11 | $599 | $3,945 |
| X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of the middle and lower sections of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
11 | $25 | $110 |
| 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. |
11 | $92 | $265 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
11 | $63 | $180 |
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.
7.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
92.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$298,908
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $42,701/year across 7 years
Top 3% in PA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
102
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$261,840 (87.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$29,083 (9.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,485 (2.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$500 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,031
2023
$8,181
2022
$70,814
2021
$63,556
2020
$60,087
2019
$15,298
2018
$78,942
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$690
Novus Surgical Consultants
$670
CurvaFix, Inc.
$500
Boston Scientific Corporation
$87
SI-BONE, INC.
$84
Top 3 companies account for 91.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Altus Partners. LLC
$261,497
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$10,235
SurGenTec
$7,295
The Institute of Musculoskeletal Science and Education
$6,225
Camber Spine Technologies LLC
$4,230
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$3,449
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$2,109
Novus Surgical Consultants
$801
Arthrex, Inc.
$690
CurvaFix, Inc.
$500
Camber Spine Technologies
$460
SI-BONE, INC.
$304
SI-BONE, Inc.
$249
Boston Scientific Corporation
$231
Stryker Corporation
$98
Centinel Spine, LLC
$87
Nevro Corp.
$81
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$79
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$73
Xtant Medical Inc
$72
Titan Spine, LLC
$68
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$68
Globus Medical, Inc.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 93.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7D Surgical System · AVISTA · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · CD HORIZON · COALITION MIS · CurvaFix IM Implant · Fuji Cervical Plate System · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · IFUSE IMPLANT · INFINION · INTELLIS · ION Facet Screw · Mariner · Mariner MIS · Medical Device · Meridian · Orthros Quarter Turn · PRODISC C VIVO · RAPID · SPINEJACK · Senza · Spira · TITAN ENDOSKELETON · Ventura NanoMetalene · iFuse Implant
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for orthopedic surgery in PA.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
48
Per 100K population
22.2
County median income
$64,691
Nearest hospital
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - DICKSON CITY
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. Henderson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of PA peers, with 18 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. Henderson experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Henderson performed 407 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. Henderson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Henderson received a total of $298,908 from 23 companies across 102 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. Henderson's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dickson City?
Dr. Henderson's average Medicare payment per service is $125. 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. Henderson) 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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