Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Adam Graver, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Olympia, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
615 LILLY RD NE STE 100, Olympia, WA 98506
3604914211
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1831480748 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Graver 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. Graver

Dr. Adam Graver is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Olympia, WA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Graver performed 1,463 Medicare services across 1,208 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Graver received a total of $1,915 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 15 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Graver 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 in practice ▲ Top 19% volume in WA $1,915 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,463
Medicare services
Top 19% in WA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1,208
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~98 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.
215 $62 $192
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.
153 $112 $431
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
134 $39 $200
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 130 $6 $13
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
129 $25 $67
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.
113 $89 $281
Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views
An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints.
73 $28 $77
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.
56 $82 $284
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
47 $33 $164
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
46 $312 $1,265
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
44 $26 $67
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.
40 $40 $116
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
35 $175 $1,522
Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand
A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand.
35 $142 $1,839
Removal of cyst or growth from finger bone
A surgical procedure to remove a cyst or abnormal growth from the bone of a finger.
31 $344 $1,164
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg
An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication.
29 $9 $26
Endoscopic release of wrist ligament
A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist.
25 $391 $1,347
Elbow to finger cast application
Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm.
24 $68 $234
Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies
Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older.
23 $16 $21
Wrist to finger joint removal
Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers.
15 $664 $2,179
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg
A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
15 $4 $7
Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application
A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area.
14 $47 $177
MRI of arm joint, without contrast
An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye.
13 $110 $566
Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies
Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm.
13 $9 $13
Open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fracture
Surgical procedure to realign and stabilize broken bones in the lower forearm near the wrist using a stabilizing device.
11 $602 $2,321
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 ↗
$1,915
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $479/year across 4 years
Top 50% in WA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
Companies
15
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,223 (63.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$692 (36.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$128
2021
$1,236
2019
$537
2018
$15

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$128
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Summit Surgical Corp.
$1,223
Arthrex, Inc.
$404
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$197
Medartis Inc.
$37
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$15
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 95.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTUS · DVR Anatomic Plates/Screws/Pegs · Geminus · XIAFLEX · Zilretta
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 (64%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$93,985
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE ST PETER HOSPITAL
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. Graver is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in WA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, 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. Graver experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Graver performed 215 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. Graver receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Graver received a total of $1,915 from 7 companies across 15 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. Graver's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Olympia?
Dr. Graver's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Graver) 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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