Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John McPhilemy, DO

Orthopedic Surgery · Wynnewood, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 456, Wynnewood, PA 19096
8003219999
In practice since 2005 (21 years)
NPI: 1972501211 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. McPhilemy

Dr. John McPhilemy is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Wynnewood, PA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McPhilemy performed 3,874 Medicare services across 860 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McPhilemy received a total of $3,106 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 67 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. McPhilemy 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.

✓ 21 years in practice ▲ Top 17% volume in PA $3,106 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,874
Medicare services
Top 17% in PA for orthopedic surgery
860
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~184 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
Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc)
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram.
2,050 $7 $29
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
572 $1 $5
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.
365 $71 $489
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
360 $65 $499
Orthovisc intra-articular injection
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning.
144 $99 $292
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
117 $38 $252
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.
114 $85 $602
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
48 $5 $15
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.
39 $29 $188
Hip X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the hip joint taken from a single angle to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
26 $26 $177
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
15 $41 $278
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.
13 $38 $302
Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
11 $23 $152
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 ↗
$3,106
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $444/year across 7 years
Bottom 49% in PA for orthopedic surgery
19
Companies
67
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,092 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$486
2023
$667
2022
$227
2021
$39
2020
$113
2019
$816
2018
$758

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bioventus LLC
$250
Vericel Corporation
$150
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$69
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 96.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bioventus LLC
$830
Stryker Corporation
$698
Vericel Corporation
$302
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$295
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$164
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$157
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$147
SI-BONE, Inc.
$144
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$82
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$53
AXOGEN
$47
ERMI Inc.
$41
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$41
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$34
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$13
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$12
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 58.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AERO · ANCHORAGE · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DUEXIS · DUROLANE · DYNASPLINT · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · Exogen · GELSYN 3 · GELSYN-3 · Gel One · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · Geminus · L360 Thigh System · MACI · MAKO · METHYLPHENIDATE 72 · ORTHOVISC · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Synovasure · TFN ADVANCED · VIVLODEX · XIA · Zilretta · Zipsor · iFuse Implant
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
479
Per 100K population
55.6
County median income
$111,521
Nearest hospital
MAIN LINE HOSPITAL LANKENAU
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. McPhilemy is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. McPhilemy experienced with joint lubricant injection (trivisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McPhilemy performed 2,050 joint lubricant injection (trivisc) 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. McPhilemy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McPhilemy received a total of $3,106 from 19 companies across 67 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. McPhilemy's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Wynnewood?
Dr. McPhilemy's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. McPhilemy) 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 →