Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Klunk, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery · York, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Klunk from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Klunk
Dr. James Klunk is an orthopedic surgery specialist in York, PA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Klunk performed 1,058 Medicare services across 869 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Klunk received a total of $13,146 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 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. Klunk 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ 1,058 Medicare services
$13,146 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,058
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in PA for orthopedic surgery
869
Unique beneficiaries
$115
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~88 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 (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. |
294 | $81 | $238 |
| 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. |
238 | $50 | $170 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
80 | $15 | $191 |
| 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. |
73 | $24 | $444 |
| 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. |
53 | $28 | $100 |
| 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. |
46 | $102 | $315 |
| 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. |
41 | $202 | $654 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
36 | $13 | $188 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
29 | $35 | $98 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
24 | $23 | $242 |
| 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. |
22 | $658 | $5,925 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
20 | $48 | $195 |
| 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. |
18 | $592 | $4,230 |
| 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. |
18 | $164 | $4,319 |
| 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. |
15 | $62 | $206 |
| 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. |
14 | $1,419 | $4,507 |
| 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. |
13 | $202 | $551 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 12 | $1,185 | $4,991 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
12 | $11 | $105 |
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.
7.6% high complexity
1.9% medium
90.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,146
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,878/year across 7 years
Top 24% in PA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
79
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
$9,522 (72.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,000 (15.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,625 (12.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,868
2023
$579
2022
$2,895
2021
$674
2020
$1,864
2019
$2,099
2018
$1,167
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intelivation Technologies, LLC
$2,000
Globus Medical, Inc.
$882
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$502
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$158
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$117
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$110
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$52
Augmedics Inc.
$46
Top 3 companies account for 87.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$2,971
Stryker Corporation
$2,793
Intelivation Technologies, LLC
$2,000
Globus Medical, Inc.
$1,134
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,121
SI-BONE, INC.
$625
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$619
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$243
SI-BONE, Inc.
$236
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$181
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$158
MY01 Inc.
$125
Davol Inc.
$124
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$117
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$107
Cerapedics Inc.
$98
Medacta USA, Inc.
$97
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$81
ZIMVIE INC.
$73
Medline Industries, Inc.
$71
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$58
KCI USA, Inc
$51
Augmedics Inc.
$46
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 59.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAPT · ALLOGRAFT · AMIStem · AQUAMANTYS · ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · ASNIS · AXSOS · Alps Prox Tib Plates · BIO4 · CADENCE · CLYDESDALE · CONCORDE · Cadence · Cellentra · CellerateRx · Cerament Bone Void Filler · Comprehensive Shoulder · DVR Crosslock Plates/Screws/Pegs · ELSA · EXPEDIUM · Excelsius - GPS · GAMMA · GMK Sphere · GMRS · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT · Intracept · MAGNETOS · MAKO · MEDICAL MODELS · MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor · Mobi-C · NCB Instruments/Plates/Screws · ORTHOMAP · Other - Miscellaneous · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO7 · PREVENA · RENASYS TOUCH · RENASYS Touch · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · TRITANIUM · Xvision · 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 (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
139
Per 100K population
30.3
County median income
$82,238
Nearest hospital
UPMC MEMORIAL
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. Klunk is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Klunk experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Klunk performed 294 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Klunk receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Klunk received a total of $13,146 from 24 companies across 79 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. Klunk's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in York?
Dr. Klunk's average Medicare payment per service is $115. 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. Klunk) 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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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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