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John W Sperling
Orthopaedic Surgery · Rochester, MN · NPI 1881670776
One page to bring to your appointment. Every figure is as reported to CMS by drug and device makers. Payments are legal and often routine; this is context for a conversation, not a verdict.
What was reported
$12,162,092.95
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025 · $1.2M in 2025
The $1.2M reported for 2025 was more than what 99% of Orthopaedic Surgery providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $569).
Who reported paying
General payments only, top 6 by amount.
- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. $11,952,636.01
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated $97,976.51
- Medacta USA, INC. $36,408.50
- Responsive Arthroscopy INC $35,464.20
- Exactech, INC. $14,448.27
- Medical Device Business Services, INC. $14,019.93
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
Comprehensive Shoulder System Identity Comprehensive Glenoid Ncb Osseofit A.L.P.S. Comprehensive Nexgen Exparel Iovera Zilretta Shoulder System
Association is not allocation: a product listed here means a payment was associated with it, not that money was paid to promote it. Detail covers 2023-2025.
Questions you might ask
- I saw John Sperling listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?
- Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?
- What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
Notes
Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.
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