Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Srinivas Prasad, M.D.
Neurological Surgery · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Prasad
Dr. Srinivas Prasad is a neurological surgery specialist in Philadelphia, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Prasad performed 1,488 Medicare services across 1,141 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Prasad received a total of $617,041 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 541 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. Prasad 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in PA
$617,041 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,488
Medicare services
Top 2% in PA for neurological surgery
1,141
Unique beneficiaries
$302
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
272 | $69 | $190 |
| 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. |
206 | $331 | $1,225 |
| 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. |
167 | $131 | $350 |
| 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. |
162 | $103 | $275 |
| 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. |
101 | $222 | $750 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
96 | $181 | $2,640 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
55 | $646 | $1,925 |
| 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. |
52 | $726 | $5,280 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 44 | $178 | $425 |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from the patient's body to be used as a graft during spine surgery. |
29 | $143 | $500 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
27 | $1,566 | $4,600 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 26 | $1,310 | $3,990 |
| 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. |
25 | $705 | $4,225 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
25 | $222 | $685 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
22 | $250 | $2,765 |
| 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. |
20 | $994 | $3,300 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
20 | $192 | $815 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment Surgical removal of part of the spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in one segment. |
19 | $562 | $5,280 |
| Spinal fusion exploration A surgical procedure to examine the site of a previous spinal fusion. The surgeon inspects the area to assess the status of the fusion and surrounding structures. |
18 | $365 | $2,750 |
| Spinal fusion, upper back A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the upper back to eliminate motion between them. |
16 | $670 | $3,960 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
16 | $650 | $1,925 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 7-12 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the back involving 7 to 12 spine bone segments. |
16 | $702 | $4,505 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of spinal bone to release pressure on the lower spinal cord or nerves, and/or the removal of a spinal disc. |
16 | $658 | $4,840 |
| Spinal fusion with partial bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to join additional segments of the spine. It involves the partial removal of spine bone and disc tissue. |
13 | $416 | $1,250 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $128 | $360 |
| Partial bone removal of additional lower back spine segment during fusion This procedure involves the partial removal of bone from an additional segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed as part of a spinal fusion surgery in the lower back. |
12 | $196 | $510 |
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.
34.3% high complexity
0.0% medium
65.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$617,041
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $88,149/year across 7 years
Top 2% in PA for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
541
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
$611,214 (99.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,305 (0.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,522 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$46,312
2023
$76,052
2022
$81,840
2021
$60,754
2020
$107,306
2019
$109,514
2018
$135,262
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$31,903
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$14,051
Boston Scientific Corporation
$142
Carlsmed, Inc.
$139
Globus Medical, Inc.
$61
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$484,636
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$89,249
MiRus, LLC
$24,027
Spine Wave, Inc.
$13,912
NuVasive, Inc.
$2,871
DePuy Synthes Products LLC
$635
Carlsmed, Inc.
$419
Globus Medical, Inc.
$370
ZIMVIE INC.
$187
Boston Scientific Corporation
$142
Medtronic, Inc.
$133
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$109
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$76
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$53
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$51
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$49
SI-BONE, Inc.
$46
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$29
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$29
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 96.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCULIF · ACF · ACP · ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · AERO · AERO-LL · AIRO · ALIF PLATE · ALTERA · ARIA · AVIATOR · BIO4 · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CASCADIA · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CD HORIZON · COALITION AGX · CORE · Cervical-Stim · ES2 · ES2 SPINAL SYSTEM · ESCALATE · EUROPA Pedicle Screw System · EVEREST · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · EXPEDIUM · Excelsius - GPS · LLIF PLATE · MAKO · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MESA · MONTEREY AL · Medical Devices · N/A · NAV -3INAVIGATION PLATFORM · NAVIGATOR · NEURO FIXATION · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · NIAGARA LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM · NSE - CUTTING ACCESSORIES · OPAL · OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST · Physio-Stim · Posterior Fusion · RAVINE LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM · SERRATO · SPINEMASK · STRYKER NAV3I · SYMPHONY · SYNAPSE · Spinal Implants · Spinal-stim · Spine-None · TLIF · TRITANIUM · UNIVERSAL NEURO 3 · VIPER · Virage · XIA · XIA 3 · XLIF · XTAMPZA · YUKON · YUKON OCT SPINAL SYSTEM · aprevo
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 (99%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for neurological surgery in PA.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
149
Per 100K population
9.4
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Prasad is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in PA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of PA peers, with 19 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. Prasad experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Prasad performed 272 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Prasad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Prasad received a total of $617,041 from 20 companies across 541 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. Prasad's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Philadelphia?
Dr. Prasad's average Medicare payment per service is $302. 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. Prasad) 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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