Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ian Mullikin, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Gig Harbor, WA
Research-focused
11511 CANTERWOOD BLVD STE 205, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
2535302663
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1255774188 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Mullikin 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. Mullikin

Dr. Ian Mullikin is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Gig Harbor, WA, with 13 years of NPI registration.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mullikin received a total of $17,195 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 61 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mullikin is 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.

✓ 13 years in practice $17,195 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$17,195
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,439/year across 5 years
Top 18% in WA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
61
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$8,750 (50.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,658 (27.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,787 (22.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$567
2023
$367
2022
$241
2019
$5,174
2018
$10,846

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ACUMED LLC
$374
Henry Schein, Inc.
$170
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$13,408
ACUMED LLC
$1,729
AXOGEN
$517
Stryker Corporation
$314
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$179
Henry Schein, Inc.
$170
Skeletal Dynamics LLC
$152
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$131
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$122
Lima USA, Inc.
$122
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$110
Medtronic, Inc.
$75
DJO, LLC
$58
Bioventus LLC
$56
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$53
Top 3 companies account for 91.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACUMED · AccelStim · Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System · Allograft · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · CMF OL1000 · EX-FIX · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · GAMMA · Geminus · Hand Fracture System · INnate Implant · MAZOR X SYSTEM · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Promade · T2 · Tactoset · VARIAX · Zynrelef
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 (51%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
317
Per 100K population
34.3
County median income
$96,632
Nearest hospital
ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data — No data N/A
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Mullikin is an orthopedic surgery specialist, with research-focused industry engagement in the top 18% of WA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Mullikin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mullikin received a total of $17,195 from 15 companies across 61 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Mullikin) 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 ↗, 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 →