Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Haitao Zhou, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
908 JEFFERSON ST, Seattle, WA 98104
2067449340
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1225260649 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. Zhou 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. Zhou

Dr. Haitao Zhou is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Seattle, WA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zhou performed 192 Medicare services across 97 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zhou received a total of $40,842 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 99 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine 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. Zhou 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ 192 Medicare services $40,842 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
192
Medicare services
Bottom 32% in WA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
97
Unique beneficiaries
$456
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~12 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
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.
 124 $322 $1,196
Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back.
 24 $642 $2,420
Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach
A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck.
 16 $746 $4,115
Treatment of broken or dislocated upper spine bone
This procedure involves the medical or surgical management of a fracture or dislocation in the upper portion of the spine.
 15 $831 $4,814
Spinal fusion, upper back
A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the upper back to eliminate motion between them.
 13 $609 $3,802
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.
79.7% high complexity
0.0% medium
20.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$40,842
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,807/year across 6 years
Top 21% in WA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
99
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
$21,483 (52.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,482 (30.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,876 (16.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$19,578
2023
$8,466
2022
$3,084
2021
$2,739
2019
$6,138
2018
$836

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$12,482
Globus Medical, Inc.
$3,113
Synthes GmbH
$2,612
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$710
Brainlab, Inc.
$415
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$156
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$90
Top 3 companies account for 93.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Synthes GmbH
$21,483
Stryker Corporation
$13,172
Globus Medical, Inc.
$3,113
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$1,326
NuVasive, Inc.
$1,042
Brainlab, Inc.
$415
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$156
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$134
Top 3 companies account for 92.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACIS · ANTEGRA · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CONDUIT · CREO MIS Stabilization System · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · Expedium VERSE · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · Medical Devices · SABLE · SKYLINE · STRYKER NAV3 · SYMPHONY · SYNFIX Evolution · Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation · Surgical planning and navigation radiation treatment planning and positioning · TRITANIUM · Teligen · VIPER · Velys · X-CORE · X-PAC · XLIF
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 (53%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
23
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
HARBORVIEW 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. Zhou is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 16 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. Zhou experienced with spinal fusion of additional segment?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zhou performed 124 spinal fusion of additional segment 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. Zhou receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zhou received a total of $40,842 from 8 companies across 99 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. Zhou's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Seattle?
Dr. Zhou's average Medicare payment per service is $456. 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. Zhou) 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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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 →