Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John-David Black, M.D

Orthopedic Surgery · Richland, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
845 SWIFT BLVD, Richland, WA 99352
5099461654
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1619105004 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. Black

Dr. John-David Black is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Richland, WA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Black performed 1,079 Medicare services across 882 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Black received a total of $308,993 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 476 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Black 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 33% volume in WA $308,993 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,079
Medicare services
Top 33% in WA for orthopedic surgery
882
Unique beneficiaries
$157
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~63 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
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
124 $34 $159
Pelvis X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
103 $30 $168
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.
89 $111 $820
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.
83 $69 $240
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
78 $138 $387
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less
Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less.
74 $12 $59
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure.
70 $25 $103
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.
64 $122 $406
Knee X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
60 $22 $129
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
53 $116 $817
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
50 $24 $164
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.
41 $96 $289
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
40 $1,030 $2,656
Pelvic joint fusion with imaging guidance
A surgical procedure to join bones in the pelvic joint together. Imaging technology is used to guide the surgeon during the operation.
28 $586 $1,567
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
27 $104 $304
MRI of lower spine, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine.
26 $96 $815
Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant
A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone.
25 $967 $2,390
Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement
This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant.
15 $952 $2,339
Percutaneous pelvic fracture fixation
A minimally invasive procedure to stabilize fractures or dislocations of the posterior pelvis using pins or screws inserted through small skin incisions. This treatment addresses injuries that disrupt the pelvic ring, involving the ilium, sacroiliac joint, or sacrum.
15 $658 $2,095
MRI of upper spine without contrast
An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine.
14 $88 $814
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.
7.7% high complexity
23.7% medium
68.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$308,993
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $44,142/year across 7 years
Top 5% in WA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
476
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$299,241 (96.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,751 (3.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$27,467
2023
$29,420
2022
$66,907
2021
$50,852
2020
$75,161
2019
$49,275
2018
$9,911

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SI-BONE, INC.
$26,799
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$306
Stryker Corporation
$146
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$122
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$43
Nevro Corp.
$26
Solventum Corporation
$25
Top 3 companies account for 99.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SI-BONE, Inc.
$196,980
SI-BONE, INC.
$102,261
Stryker Corporation
$4,945
Summit Surgical Corp.
$1,543
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$1,009
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$774
Arthrex, Inc.
$757
Globus Medical, Inc.
$276
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$122
ORTHALIGN INC
$103
Kinamed, Inc.
$81
Innovation Technologies Inc
$34
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$34
Nevro Corp.
$26
Solventum Corporation
$25
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Top 3 companies account for 98.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTIS · ALLOWRAP · ASNIS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AXSOS · BIO4 · CARDIOMEMS · CORAIL · CellerateRx · Distal Femur Plate System · EXTERNAL FIXATION · EZOUT · FIXOS · GAMMA · Geminus · HOFFMANN · HYDROSET · IFUSE IMPLANT · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · IRRISEPT · Multiloc · NA · ORTHALIGN PLUS · ORTHOLOC 3DI · PANGEA · PELVIS II · PREVENA · PRO · Proximal Tibia Plate · RINGFIX · Senza · T2 · T2 ALPHA · TFN ADVANCED · TRIGEN InterTAN · VARIAX · 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 →

The majority of payments (97%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for orthopedic surgery in WA.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
33
Per 100K population
15.7
County median income
$87,316
Nearest hospital
KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Black is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 5% of WA peers, with 17 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. Black experienced with hip x-ray, 2-3 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Black performed 124 hip x-ray, 2-3 views 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. Black receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Black received a total of $308,993 from 16 companies across 476 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. Black's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Richland?
Dr. Black's average Medicare payment per service is $157. 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. Black) 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 →