Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Allister Williams, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · East Stroudsburg, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-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. Williams 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. Williams
Dr. Allister Williams is an orthopedic surgery specialist in East Stroudsburg, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Williams performed 4,181 Medicare services across 1,883 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Williams received a total of $8,643 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 123 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Williams 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 15% volume in PA
$8,643 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,181
Medicare services
Top 15% in PA for orthopedic surgery
1,883
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
1,079 | $7 | $24 |
| 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. |
755 | $88 | $179 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 486 | $6 | $17 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
217 | $30 | $75 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
209 | $20 | $89 |
| 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. |
167 | $27 | $123 |
| 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. |
163 | $37 | $202 |
| 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. |
161 | $62 | $125 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
104 | $50 | $180 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
87 | $143 | $1,362 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
84 | $37 | $100 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
81 | $115 | $1,127 |
| 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. |
72 | $120 | $260 |
| 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. |
69 | $29 | $100 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
53 | $185 | $610 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
51 | $37 | $100 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
45 | $99 | $295 |
| 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. |
34 | $25 | $117 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
29 | $152 | $1,355 |
| 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. |
26 | $23 | $109 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
25 | $12 | $69 |
| 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. |
23 | $157 | $4,200 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
22 | $39 | $144 |
| 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. |
22 | $634 | $5,351 |
| 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. |
20 | $139 | $230 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $135 | $363 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
16 | $131 | $1,250 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
15 | $82 | $227 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
15 | $43 | $261 |
| Closed treatment of broken spine bone with cast or brace Non-surgical treatment of a spinal fracture using a cast or brace to stabilize the bone and promote healing. |
12 | $243 | $976 |
| MRI of pelvis, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed without the use of contrast dye. |
11 | $158 | $1,250 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
11 | $14 | $50 |
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 ↗$8,643
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,235/year across 7 years
Top 31% in PA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
123
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
$8,135 (94.1%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$507 (5.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,982
2023
$1,269
2022
$2,843
2021
$544
2020
$445
2019
$1,032
2018
$528
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SurGenTec
$1,450
Nevro Corp.
$261
SI-BONE, INC.
$191
Ethicon US, LLC
$25
Stryker Corporation
$20
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$19
Bioventus LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 96.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Camber Spine Technologies LLC
$2,670
SI-BONE, Inc.
$1,999
SurGenTec
$1,450
Stryker Corporation
$496
SI-BONE, INC.
$360
Nevro Corp.
$319
Boston Scientific Corporation
$194
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$191
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$183
PFIZER INC.
$119
Medtronic, Inc.
$83
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$79
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$76
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$64
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$63
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$52
DJO, LLC
$43
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$33
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Ethicon US, LLC
$25
Kerecis Limited
$23
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$19
Bioventus LLC
$16
ERMI Inc.
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$13
ERMI LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 70.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACIS · Barricaid Annular Closure Device · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CMF · CMF SPINALOGIC · DUEXIS · DUROLANE · ETHICON · EUFLEXXA · EXPEDIUM · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IVS - AUTOPLEX SYSTEM · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Infinion 16 · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LYRICA · MAGNETOS · MONOVISC · MONTEREY AL · Osteoflo · PENNSAID · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · SEGLENTIS · SPINEJACK · Senza · Spira · Superion · XIAFLEX · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · Zilretta · 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 →
Most payments (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
33
Per 100K population
19.7
County median income
$82,374
Nearest hospital
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - POCONO
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. Williams is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Williams experienced with joint lubricant injection (trivisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Williams performed 1,079 joint lubricant injection (trivisc) 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. Williams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Williams received a total of $8,643 from 27 companies across 123 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. Williams's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in East Stroudsburg?
Dr. Williams's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Williams) 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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