Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alikemal Ozturk, MD

Neurological Surgery · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
3400 SPRUCE STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2156623487
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1922275072 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. Ozturk

Dr. Alikemal Ozturk is a neurological surgery specialist in Philadelphia, PA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ozturk performed 397 Medicare services across 317 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ozturk received a total of $98,279 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological 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. Ozturk 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 26% volume in PA $98,279 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
397
Medicare services
Top 26% in PA for neurological surgery
317
Unique beneficiaries
$402
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~22 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
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.
102 $333 $2,732
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.
56 $107 $333
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 32 $131 $428
Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back.
26 $650 $8,060
Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones
A surgical procedure involving the placement of hardware or devices into the pelvic bones.
21 $305 $2,659
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.
21 $95 $308
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.
20 $220 $898
Spinal stabilization device placement, 7-12 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the back involving 7 to 12 spine bone segments.
19 $696 $8,535
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.
17 $75 $233
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal
A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc.
16 $434 $6,740
Fusion of spine in lower back 16 $1,358 $7,060
Spinal fusion, posterior approach, 7-12 segments
Surgical procedure to join seven to twelve vertebrae in the spine using a back approach to correct deformity.
15 $1,518 $13,161
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.
13 $766 $7,769
Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach
A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck.
12 $704 $4,111
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.
11 $144 $395
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.
45.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
54.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$98,279
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,040/year across 7 years
Top 8% in PA for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
117
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
$82,430 (83.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,948 (13.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,901 (3.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$34,829
2023
$13,136
2022
$12,937
2021
$9,521
2020
$8,820
2019
$7,584
2018
$11,452

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$34,327
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$502
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$47,204
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$23,569
Medacta USA, Inc.
$12,724
Synthes GmbH
$7,844
Innovasis Inc
$3,771
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$1,385
Globus Medical, Inc.
$955
Stryker Corporation
$327
NuVasive, Inc.
$232
Titan Spine, LLC
$143
ZIMVIE INC.
$125
Top 3 companies account for 85.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADD ANTERIOR DISTRACTION DEVICE · Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System · CONDUIT · COUGAR · EXPEDIUM · Excelsius Robotics System · ExcelsiusGPS · GMK SPHERE · INDEPENDENCE · INDEPENDENCE MIS · Independence MIS · MOUNTAINEER · MUST · MUST MINI Set Screw · MYSPINE · MySpine · NAV - CRANIALMAP NUERO SOFTWARE AND INSTRUMENTATION · NONE · NextAR Knee · Pulse · SYMPHONY · TITAN ENDOSKELETON · TRITANIUM · Teligen · VIPER · iGA
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 (84%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for neurological surgery in PA.

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Geographic Context

Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
149
Per 100K population
9.4
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Ozturk is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in PA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Ozturk experienced with spinal fusion of additional segment?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ozturk performed 102 spinal fusion of additional segment 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. Ozturk receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ozturk received a total of $98,279 from 11 companies across 117 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. Ozturk's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Philadelphia?
Dr. Ozturk's average Medicare payment per service is $402. 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. Ozturk) 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 →