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Organization

Orthoarizona Scottsdale Asc, Llc

NPI: 1730783523
Scottsdale, AZ
3 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$4.2M
Total Payments
3.3K
Beneficiaries
4.1K
Services
8.18x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

92th
percentile in specialty
This provider$4.2M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $4.2M over 3 years
28.18x markup ratio (above median)
392th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
4Payments surged 295% in 2022
518 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $4.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 92th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Their average markup ratio of 8.18x is significantly above the specialty median of 6.1x.

Medicare payments to this provider grew 387% from 2021 to 2023.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

๐Ÿ“ˆ

Notable: Payments increased 295% 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
2021$10.9K$1.4K7.64x$9.5K$425.7K718574
2022$12.3K$1.5K8.29x$10.8K$1.7M1.6K1.3K
2023$13.0K$2.1K6.13x$10.9K$2.1M1.8K1.4K

Top Procedures (20)

27130Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesisโš  6.1x markup
$979.6K
138 services$7.1K/svc6.06x markup
27447Repair of knee joint, lower or upper part of joint, inside and outside areaโš  6.1x markup
$877.1K
124 services$7.1K/svc6.11x markup
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single levelโš  12.1x markup
$284.0K
988 services$287.47/svc12.13x markup
27446Replacement of knee joint on side of kneeโš  6.2x markup
$283.1K
41 services$6.9K/svc6.23x markup
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver
$229.7K
12 services$19.1K/svc2.40x markup
64721Release and/or relocation of median nerve of handโš  12.2x markup
$190.4K
320 services$595.13/svc12.16x markup
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscopeโš  8.2x markup
$173.1K
81 services$2.1K/svc8.24x markup
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidanceโš  9.1x markup
$162.1K
256 services$633.29/svc9.13x markup
26055Incision of tendon coveringโš  14.3x markup
$151.4K
324 services$467.35/svc14.29x markup
28750Fusion of big toe at joint with footโš  5.5x markup
$102.0K
30 services$3.4K/svc5.49x markup
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrographyโš  15.5x markup
$90.1K
433 services$207.97/svc15.54x markup
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single levelโš  12.9x markup
$86.4K
328 services$263.36/svc12.91x markup
63650Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin
$76.1K
20 services$3.8K/svc2.36x markup
26480Transfer of tendon to back of handโš  10.3x markup
$57.0K
56 services$1.0K/svc10.32x markup
62321Injection of substance into spinal canal of upper or middle back using imaging guidanceโš  11.8x markup
$43.3K
172 services$251.68/svc11.78x markup
29881Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscopeโš  10.8x markup
$41.0K
39 services$1.1K/svc10.76x markup
25608Treatment of 2 broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing deviceโš  6.9x markup
$40.5K
12 services$3.4K/svc6.88x markup
28285Correction of toe joint deformityโš  13.7x markup
$35.6K
58 services$614.51/svc13.68x markup
20680Removal of deep implant from boneโš  11.4x markup
$35.1K
45 services$778.99/svc11.43x markup
64490Injections of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single levelโš  12.6x markup
$34.3K
127 services$269.71/svc12.60x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
27130Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesis138$979.6K$7.1K6.06x
27447Repair of knee joint, lower or upper part of joint, inside and outside area124$877.1K$7.1K6.11x
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level988$284.0K$287.4712.13x
27446Replacement of knee joint on side of knee41$283.1K$6.9K6.23x
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver12$229.7K$19.1K2.40x
64721Release and/or relocation of median nerve of hand320$190.4K$595.1312.16x
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope81$173.1K$2.1K8.24x
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance256$162.1K$633.299.13x
26055Incision of tendon covering324$151.4K$467.3514.29x
28750Fusion of big toe at joint with foot30$102.0K$3.4K5.49x
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography433$90.1K$207.9715.54x
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level328$86.4K$263.3612.91x
63650Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin20$76.1K$3.8K2.36x
26480Transfer of tendon to back of hand56$57.0K$1.0K10.32x
62321Injection of substance into spinal canal of upper or middle back using imaging guidance172$43.3K$251.6811.78x
29881Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope39$41.0K$1.1K10.76x
25608Treatment of 2 broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device12$40.5K$3.4K6.88x
28285Correction of toe joint deformity58$35.6K$614.5113.68x
20680Removal of deep implant from bone45$35.1K$778.9911.43x
64490Injections of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level127$34.3K$269.7112.60x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

8.18x

This provider submits charges 8.18 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 8.18x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $818. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Scottsdale, AZ

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in AZ for peer comparison.

Orthoarizona Scottsdale Asc, Llc (you)
$4.2M
Scottsdale Eye Surgery Center, P.C
$44.2M
Show detailed table โ–พ
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Scottsdale Eye Surgery Center, P.CScottsdale, AZ$44.2Mโœ“ Clear

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  • 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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