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  3. Musculoskeletal Ambulatory Surgery Center Inc
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Organization

Musculoskeletal Ambulatory Surgery Center Inc

NPI: 1639237092
Bradenton, FL
8 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$8.4M
Total Payments
80
Beneficiaries
128.2K
Services
10.7x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

96th
percentile in specialty
This provider$8.4M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $8.4M over 8 years
210.7x markup ratio (above median)
396th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
4Payments surged 660% in 2022
519 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $8.4M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 96th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Their average markup ratio of 10.7x is significantly above the specialty median of 6.1x.

Medicare payments to this provider grew 34599% from 2014 to 2023.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

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Notable: Payments increased 660% in 2022

Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.

Submitted Charges vs. Medicare Payments

Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid โ€” the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2014$3.7K$378.249.75x$3.3K$16.3K433
2017$6.3K$521.5012.05x$5.8K$37.5K722
2018$4.5K$371.2012.07x$4.1K$108.0K2915
2019$4.2K$335.3212.39x$3.8K$137.5K4107
2020$5.0K$424.5011.85x$4.6K$106.1K2506
2021$4.7K$422.6511.19x$4.3K$269.6K63810
2022$630.54$56.9411.07x$573.60$2.0M36.0K20
2023$651.03$62.3410.44x$588.69$5.6M90.5K27

Top Procedures (20)

27447Replacement of knee joint, both sides of kneeโš  12.2x markup
$2.7M
394 services$7.0K/svc12.21x markup
27130Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesisโš  12.1x markup
$1.6M
228 services$7.1K/svc12.05x markup
0275TRemoval of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skinโš  6.5x markup
$497.8K
150 services$3.3K/svc6.52x markup
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet jointโš  10.3x markup
$420.0K
709 services$592.33/svc10.35x markup
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver
$374.5K
20 services$18.7K/svc2.28x markup
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscopeโš  8.7x markup
$335.1K
149 services$2.2K/svc8.71x markup
63650Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skinโš  8.2x markup
$330.1K
91 services$3.6K/svc8.17x markup
64483Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single levelโš  12.1x markup
$282.8K
1.1K services$250.25/svc12.13x markup
64721Release and/or relocation of hand nerveโš  10.2x markup
$267.4K
443 services$603.67/svc10.16x markup
26055Incision of tendon covering of fingerโš  15.2x markup
$172.2K
407 services$423.05/svc15.15x markup
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet jointโš  10.3x markup
$151.3K
254 services$595.67/svc10.30x markup
25609Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing deviceโš  6.1x markup
$145.2K
45 services$3.2K/svc6.07x markup
C9290Injection, bupivacaine liposome, 1 mgโš  9.4x markup
$133.1K
122.1K services$1.09/svc9.36x markup
27446Replacement of knee joint on side of kneeโš  8.9x markup
$118.5K
17 services$7.0K/svc8.91x markup
64490Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single levelโš  13.9x markup
$111.0K
425 services$261.07/svc13.87x markup
64493Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single levelโš  14.6x markup
$62.4K
252 services$247.48/svc14.63x markup
29881Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscopeโš  10.4x markup
$61.1K
60 services$1.0K/svc10.37x markup
28750Fusion of big toe at joint with footโš  6.5x markup
$58.1K
17 services$3.4K/svc6.52x markup
29848Release of wrist ligament using an endoscopeโš  11.9x markup
$57.7K
107 services$538.92/svc11.89x markup
62321Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidanceโš  8.9x markup
$55.2K
227 services$243.06/svc8.90x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
27447Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee394$2.7M$7.0K12.21x
27130Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis228$1.6M$7.1K12.05x
0275TRemoval of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin150$497.8K$3.3K6.52x
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint709$420.0K$592.3310.35x
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver20$374.5K$18.7K2.28x
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope149$335.1K$2.2K8.71x
63650Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin91$330.1K$3.6K8.17x
64483Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level1.1K$282.8K$250.2512.13x
64721Release and/or relocation of hand nerve443$267.4K$603.6710.16x
26055Incision of tendon covering of finger407$172.2K$423.0515.15x
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint254$151.3K$595.6710.30x
25609Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device45$145.2K$3.2K6.07x
C9290Injection, bupivacaine liposome, 1 mg122.1K$133.1K$1.099.36x
27446Replacement of knee joint on side of knee17$118.5K$7.0K8.91x
64490Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level425$111.0K$261.0713.87x
64493Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level252$62.4K$247.4814.63x
29881Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope60$61.1K$1.0K10.37x
28750Fusion of big toe at joint with foot17$58.1K$3.4K6.52x
29848Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope107$57.7K$538.9211.89x
62321Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance227$55.2K$243.068.90x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

10.7x

This provider submits charges 10.7 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 10.7x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $1070. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Bradenton, FL

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in FL for peer comparison.

Musculoskeletal Ambulatory Surgery Center Inc (you)
$8.4M
Laser & Surgical Services At Center For Sight Llc
$47.1M
St Lukes Surgical Center Inc
$39.9M
West Florida Medical Center Clinic Pa
$36.5M
Murdock Ambulatory Surgery Center Llc
$36.2M
Show detailed table โ–พ
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Laser & Surgical Services At Center For Sight LlcSarasota, FL$47.1Mโœ“ Clear
St Lukes Surgical Center IncTarpon Springs, FL$39.9Mโœ“ Clear
West Florida Medical Center Clinic PaPensacola, FL$36.5Mโœ“ Clear
Murdock Ambulatory Surgery Center LlcPort Charlotte, FL$36.2Mโœ“ Clear

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Data Sources

  • โ€ข Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • โ€ข Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • โ€ข National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

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