Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John McElroy, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Flower Mound, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. McElroy
Dr. John McElroy is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Flower Mound, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McElroy performed 2,155 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McElroy received a total of $8,159 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. McElroy 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.
✓ 15 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 29% volume in TX
$8,159 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,155
Medicare services
Top 29% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$127
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
807 | $91 | $240 |
| 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. |
359 | $28 | $118 |
| 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. |
225 | $36 | $186 |
| 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. |
146 | $110 | $400 |
| 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. |
89 | $194 | $1,155 |
| 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. |
86 | $28 | $116 |
| 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. |
74 | $38 | $165 |
| 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. |
53 | $158 | $1,050 |
| 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. |
44 | $24 | $128 |
| 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. |
34 | $581 | $6,535 |
| 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. |
29 | $293 | $2,150 |
| X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of the middle and lower sections of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
29 | $27 | $95 |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | 24 | $53 | $1,917 |
| 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. |
23 | $1,369 | $12,828 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
20 | $572 | $5,595 |
| 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. |
19 | $153 | $1,135 |
| 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. |
19 | $569 | $5,300 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
19 | $36 | $100 |
| 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 | $647 | $5,844 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 16 | $1,202 | $7,983 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
12 | $1,287 | $13,473 |
| 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. |
12 | $68 | $176 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
9.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
90.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,159
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,166/year across 7 years
Top 40% in TX for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
57
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,649
2023
$62
2022
$97
2021
$180
2020
$86
2019
$276
2018
$5,809
Payments by company (2024)
Arthrex, Inc.
$963
Pylant Medical
$199
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$199
Medtronic, Inc.
$140
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$118
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$18
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 82.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medacta USA, Inc.
$5,093
Arthrex, Inc.
$963
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$404
Nevro Corp.
$230
Medtronic, Inc.
$219
Pylant Medical
$199
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$199
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$196
ulrich medical USA, Inc.
$141
NuVasive, Inc.
$132
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$118
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$62
SI-BONE, Inc.
$41
Baxter Healthcare
$33
Ethicon US, LLC
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$29
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$13
DJO, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 79.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CMF SPINALOGIC · FLOSEAL · FORZA PTC · GMK Sphere Revision System · HYMOVIS · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MIDAS REX · MUST · MectaLif · MySpine · Phoenix · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prospera · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix · Senza II · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Strand Plus · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XLIF · iFuse Implant
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
316
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL FLOWER MOUND
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. McElroy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in TX), with 15 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. McElroy experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McElroy performed 807 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. McElroy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McElroy received a total of $8,159 from 20 companies across 57 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. McElroy's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Flower Mound?
Dr. McElroy's average Medicare payment per service is $127. 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. McElroy) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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