Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gerard Cush, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Lewisburg, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
210 JPM RD STE 300, Lewisburg, PA 17837
5705244446
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1225004542 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. Cush

Dr. Gerard Cush is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Lewisburg, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cush performed 973 Medicare services across 755 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cush received a total of $817,311 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 647 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Cush 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 ▲ 973 Medicare services $817,311 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
973
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in PA for orthopedic surgery
755
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~49 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
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.
358 $24 $76
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.
196 $62 $155
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.
96 $25 $73
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.
84 $75 $220
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.
82 $41 $89
X-ray of ankle, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
79 $23 $70
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
28 $53 $134
Short leg cast application
Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing.
27 $59 $168
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.
23 $179 $886
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 ↗
$817,311
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $116,759/year across 7 years
Top 2% in PA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
647
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
$553,331 (67.7%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$107,934 (13.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$61,925 (7.6%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$60,077 (7.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$34,044 (4.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$125,474
2023
$91,466
2022
$133,532
2021
$195,162
2020
$59,217
2019
$127,457
2018
$85,004

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MedShape, Inc.
$40,329
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$28,028
Stryker Corporation
$18,717
Trimed, Inc.
$16,919
International Life Sciences
$12,183
Ortho Solutions Inc
$4,500
restor3d, inc.
$4,252
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$203
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$84
Globus Medical, Inc.
$74
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$72
Forma Medical
$39
BioPro, Inc.
$29
Amgen Inc.
$29
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 69.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$211,706
MedShape, Inc.
$127,508
Stryker Corporation
$110,436
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$73,290
EXACTECH, INC.
$50,692
TriMed, Inc.
$50,106
Exactech, Inc.
$49,776
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$32,559
restor3d, inc.
$25,204
Ortho Solutions Inc
$18,312
Trimed, Inc.
$16,919
International Life Sciences
$14,683
ACUMED LLC
$11,701
Arthrex, Inc.
$9,620
Acumed LLC
$8,800
Nextremity Solutions Inc.
$1,635
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,397
BioPro, Inc.
$1,029
KCI USA, Inc.
$425
Cartiva, Inc.
$192
OSSIO INC
$179
Innovation Technologies Inc
$151
Trice Medical, Inc.
$123
Novus Surgical Solutions LLC
$103
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$84
Globus Medical, Inc.
$74
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$74
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$72
KCI USA, Inc
$66
DJO, LLC
$61
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$56
Paragon 28, Inc.
$49
Flower Orthopedics Coporation
$40
Forma Medical
$39
Radius Health, Inc.
$30
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$29
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$29
Amgen Inc.
$29
Bioventus LLC
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 55.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
15 mm · 22mm x 20mm x 20mm · ACUMED · AHN · ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · ANKLE HINDFOOT NAILING SYSTEM · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AXSOS · AccuFill · Acutrak Headless Compression Screw System · Ankle Compression Nail (ACN) · Ankle Compression Nailing System · Ankle Plating System · Anthem · Arsenal Ankle 10 Hole 1/3 Tubular Plate · Arsenal Sinus Support Plate · BIOFOAM · BRIDION · Bone Plate · Bone Screws · CARTIVA SYNTHETIC CARTILAGE IMPLANT · CLAW II · CMF · Cartiva · Centronail Titanium Femoral Nail · Centronail Titanium Supracondylar And Retrograde Nail · Centronail Titanium Supracondylar and Retrograde Nail · Centronail Titanium Tibial Nail · Collage Osteoconductive Scaffold · Contours VPS-3 · DISTAL EXTREMITIES INSTRUMENTS OTHER INSTRUMENTS OTHER · Durolane · DynaClip Bone Fixation System · DynaNail · DynaNail Helix · DynaNail Hybrid · DynaNail Mini · EQUINOXE · EVENITY · Elbow Fixator · Equinoxe · FITBONE · FLEXBAND · Fibula Rod System · Foot & Ankle · Fragment Fixation System (FFS) · GALAXY Fixation · GALAXY Wrist · GRAVITY · GRAVITY SYNCHFIX · Galaxy Fixation · INBONE · INFINITY · INFINITY ADAPTIS · Iovera · Irrisept · JUNIORTHO PLATING SYSTEM · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LRS ADVanced · LRS Pediatric · Lapidus Correction Jig · Lrs Pediatric · MAGNETOS · MAKO · MAX LOCK · MedShape DynaNail · MiniRail System · Minirail System · ORTHOLOC · ORTHOLOC 3DI · OptimalMTP · OsteoMed · PREVENA · PRIME SERIES · PROCARE · PROPHECY · PROSTEP · Pertrochanteric Fixator · Prefix 2 · ProCallus Fixator · Procallus Fixator · Quattro · R&D Foot and Ankle · Right · Ring - TRUELOK · SECUR-FIT · Stainless Steel Antegrade Nails · Subtalar · TL-HEX · TL-HEX TRUELOK HEXAPOD SYSTEM · TOTAL FOOT SYSTEM · Tapestry · Tools - AFS · Tools - HPS · Tools - WFS · Tools - WS3 · Trilliant Arsenal Plating System · TrueLok · TrueLok Ring Fixation System · Tymlos · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VAC VERAFLO · VANTAGE · VARIAX · Vivorte Fortera · Washer · mi-eye
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 (68%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for orthopedic surgery in PA.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
38
Per 100K population
89.3
County median income
$72,894
Nearest hospital
WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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. Cush is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Cush experienced with foot x-ray, 3+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cush performed 358 foot x-ray, 3+ views 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. Cush receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cush received a total of $817,311 from 40 companies across 647 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. Cush's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lewisburg?
Dr. Cush's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Cush) 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 →
About this page

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.

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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →