Dr. Pedro Beredjiklian, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Beredjiklian
Dr. Pedro Beredjiklian is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Philadelphia, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beredjiklian performed 3,352 Medicare services across 2,618 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beredjiklian received a total of $1,126 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 17 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. Beredjiklian 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
729 | $31 | $199 |
| 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. |
549 | $125 | $898 |
| 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. |
486 | $97 | $693 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
362 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
244 | $33 | $222 |
| Tendon repair, finger or palm Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the finger or palm of the hand. |
182 | $297 | $2,810 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
151 | $46 | $336 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
102 | $41 | $323 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
87 | $317 | $2,433 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
80 | $45 | $312 |
| 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. |
39 | $26 | $177 |
| Open treatment of distal radius fracture with internal fixation Surgical repair of a broken wrist bone involving three or more fragments on the thumb side, stabilized with an internal device. |
31 | $918 | $5,941 |
| Open incision of forearm or wrist tendon A surgical procedure to cut a tendon in the forearm or wrist through an open incision. |
30 | $196 | $2,401 |
| 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. |
30 | $33 | $205 |
| Wrist tendon sheath removal Surgical removal of the lining covering the tendons in the wrist. |
24 | $211 | $2,104 |
| Tendon release of palm and finger A surgical procedure to release a tendon in the palm or finger to restore movement or relieve tension. |
24 | $649 | $5,500 |
| Removal of hand or finger muscle growth, less than 1.5 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a growth located in the muscle of the hand or finger that measures less than 1.5 centimeters. |
20 | $422 | $2,884 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
20 | $59 | $372 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture. |
19 | $300 | $1,873 |
| Adult short arm plaster splint supplies Supplies for a short arm splint made of plaster for patients aged 11 and older. |
18 | $6 | $13 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
17 | $18 | $36 |
| Tendon relocation of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist to restore proper function or alignment. |
16 | $304 | $3,411 |
| Release of arm or leg nerve A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on a nerve in the arm or leg. This is done to reduce pain or restore function. |
15 | $346 | $2,793 |
| Elbow nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve. |
14 | $479 | $3,296 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 13 | $82 | $612 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
13 | $65 | $475 |
| X-ray of forearm, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the forearm using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $23 | $160 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
12 | $721 | $4,549 |
| Palm connective tissue removal and finger release Surgical removal of abnormal connective tissue in the palm to release tension on the first finger. |
12 | $500 | $4,581 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2023)
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| 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. Beredjiklian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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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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