Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Sherman, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Lancaster, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
170 N POINTE BLVD, Lancaster, PA 17601
7172994871
Registered in NPPES since 2011
NPI: 1013208156 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. Sherman

Dr. Thomas Sherman is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Lancaster, PA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sherman performed 1,390 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sherman received a total of $24,798 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sherman 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.

✓ 15 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 47% volume in PA $24,798 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,390
Medicare services
Top 47% in PA for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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 (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.
330 $91 $295
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.
317 $24 $89
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
207 $1 $5
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
146 $25 $90
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.
74 $66 $197
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.
73 $114 $460
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.
41 $22 $100
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
31 $39 $167
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.
25 $31 $120
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.
23 $16 $86
Correction of toe joint deformity
A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance.
22 $160 $1,258
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
22 $96 $1,218
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.
19 $22 $113
CT scan of leg, without contrast
A computed tomography scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the leg's internal structures.
17 $61 $470
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
17 $64 $298
Partial removal of foot bone to straighten toe
A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of a foot bone, excluding the big toe, to correct toe alignment.
15 $177 $1,486
Big toe joint fusion with foot
Surgical procedure to fuse the big toe joint to the foot. This stabilizes the joint by connecting the bones.
11 $406 $2,285
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.8% high complexity
19.9% medium
79.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$24,798
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,543/year across 7 years
Top 16% in PA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
58
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,130
2023
$94
2022
$125
2021
$10,335
2020
$6,679
2019
$677
2018
$1,758

Payments by company (2024)

Synthes USA Products LLC
$4,781
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$184
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$144
Novus Surgical Consultants
$22
Top 3 companies account for 99.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Synthes USA Products LLC
$13,078
Arthrex, Inc.
$4,663
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$4,537
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$924
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$614
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$293
Novus Surgical Solutions LLC
$150
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$144
Paragon 28, Inc.
$142
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$102
Stryker Corporation
$32
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$32
In2Bones USA, LLC
$25
Novus Surgical Consultants
$22
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$16
DJO, LLC
$13
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$12
Top 3 companies account for 89.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CMF OL1000 · CellerateRx · EASY CLIP · FIBULINK Syndesmosis Repair System · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · INFINITY · MOTOBAND · NA · NEOX · Phantom Metatarsal Shortening · Portfolio · Qutenza · SPEED · Taylor Spatial Frame · VA-LCP · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · Vitrium
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
148
County median income
$83,703
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Sherman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 15 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. Sherman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sherman performed 330 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Sherman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sherman received a total of $24,798 from 17 companies across 58 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Sherman's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster?
Dr. Sherman's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Sherman) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →