Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arthur Osterman, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · King Of Prussia, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Osterman
Dr. Arthur Osterman is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in King Of Prussia, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Osterman performed 3,936 Medicare services across 1,798 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Osterman received a total of $225,825 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 220 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 speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Osterman 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 6% volume in PA
$225,825 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,936
Medicare services
Top 6% in PA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1,798
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
1,198 | $19 | $96 |
| 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. |
444 | $29 | $95 |
| Orthopedic device training, 15 minutes Training on how to use an orthopedic device for the arm, leg, or trunk. The session lasts for 15 minutes. |
423 | $30 | $160 |
| 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. |
336 | $42 | $156 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
287 | $5 | $14 |
| 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. |
156 | $72 | $256 |
| 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. |
145 | $33 | $108 |
| Orthopedic device training, each 15 minutes Follow-up training on how to use an orthopedic device or artificial limb. The session lasts for 15-minute increments. |
145 | $34 | $181 |
| 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. |
116 | $118 | $541 |
| 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. |
72 | $100 | $395 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
70 | $47 | $238 |
| Tendon release of palm or finger A surgical procedure to release a tendon in the palm or finger to restore movement or relieve tension. |
49 | $349 | $2,348 |
| 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. |
49 | $26 | $124 |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes | 48 | $80 | $316 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
43 | $27 | $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. |
38 | $28 | $129 |
| Extensive removal of soft tissue growth, palm side of wrist This procedure involves the extensive surgical removal of a growth located in the soft tissue structures on the palm side of the wrist. |
33 | $588 | $3,592 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
29 | $38 | $224 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
28 | $26 | $105 |
| 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. |
25 | $29 | $100 |
| Wrist tendon sheath incision A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist. |
23 | $148 | $1,571 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
23 | $659 | $3,517 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
18 | $16 | $81 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
17 | $49 | $284 |
| Wrist cartilage removal or repair, endoscopic A minimally invasive procedure to remove or repair damaged cartilage in the wrist using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
17 | $247 | $3,839 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
16 | $164 | $1,552 |
| Tendon release of palm and finger A surgical procedure to release a tendon in the palm or finger to restore movement or relieve tension. |
16 | $715 | $3,801 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
15 | $41 | $186 |
| Tendon relocation of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist to restore proper function or alignment. |
15 | $282 | $2,419 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
14 | $201 | $2,000 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
14 | $319 | $1,688 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
14 | $13 | $240 |
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 ↗$225,825
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $32,261/year across 7 years
Top 0% 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
220
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$134,707 (59.7%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$69,663 (30.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,477 (5.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,786 (2.6%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$3,193 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$25,490
2023
$10,698
2022
$55,637
2021
$39,746
2020
$19,291
2019
$43,620
2018
$31,343
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$15,819
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$9,483
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$137
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$23
Endo USA, Inc.
$14
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$116,712
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$69,663
ACUMED LLC
$25,329
Acumed LLC
$3,416
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$3,330
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$3,077
Stryker Corporation
$719
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$561
Liberty Surgical Inc.
$505
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$431
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$404
Alpha Orthopedic Systems
$246
TriMed, Inc.
$221
AXOGEN
$145
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$140
Globus Medical, Inc.
$137
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$110
Liberty Surgical, Inc
$108
HydroCision, Inc.
$107
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$104
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$82
Organogenesis Inc.
$59
Radius Health, Inc.
$54
Osteomed LLC
$39
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$27
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$23
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$22
Nevro Corp.
$22
Endo USA, Inc.
$14
Derma Sciences, Inc.
$11
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 93.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
660HDE Image Management System · ACUMED · AMNIOEXCEL · ASNIS · AXSOS · Accelero-None · Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System · Acutrak Headless Compression Screw System · Alps Elbow · Alps Hand · Anatomic Radial Head System · Anthem · Avance Nerve Graft · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CAPITAL CONSUMABLES CONSUMABLES RF BRF · Checkpoint Stimulators · EVOLVE · EXT-HPS · Elbow Plating System · Evos Mini · Extremities Product Portfolio · FREEDOM WRIST · GAMMA · Geminus · Hand Fracture System · HemiCAP Wrist · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · NEOX · NEURAGEN · NuShield · Physio-Stim · Polarus 3 Solution · Q-Fix · STRAVIX · SWANSON · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · TENOGLIDE · TenJet · Tymlos · VARIAX · 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 (60%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for orthopaedic hand surgery physician in PA.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
27
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$111,521
Nearest hospital
VALLEY FORGE MEDICAL CENTER
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Osterman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in PA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of PA peers, 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. Osterman experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Osterman performed 1,198 physical therapy exercise, per 15 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. Osterman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Osterman received a total of $225,825 from 31 companies across 220 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. Osterman's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in King Of Prussia?
Dr. Osterman's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Osterman) 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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