Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arush Patel, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Escondido, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Arush Patel is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Escondido, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 6,113 Medicare services across 3,083 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $4,943 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 41 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Patel 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 7% volume in CA
$4,943 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,113
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for orthopedic surgery
3,083
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
1,258 | $5 | $30 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,103 | $1 | $16 |
| 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. |
558 | $98 | $246 |
| 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. |
553 | $74 | $168 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
311 | $36 | $110 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
228 | $30 | $56 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
225 | $36 | $76 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
213 | $32 | $66 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
212 | $56 | $159 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
192 | $33 | $61 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
188 | $37 | $113 |
| 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. |
176 | $120 | $309 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
163 | $84 | $224 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 98 | $78 | $172 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
85 | $39 | $102 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
71 | $75 | $184 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
70 | $18 | $47 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
57 | $28 | $61 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
45 | $202 | $1,083 |
| 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. |
41 | $143 | $368 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
33 | $336 | $813 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
29 | $29 | $105 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
28 | $469 | $1,718 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
25 | $11 | $38 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
24 | $55 | $128 |
| Adult fiberglass long arm splint supplies Supplies for a fiberglass splint applied to the upper arm and forearm for patients aged 11 and older. |
22 | $14 | $38 |
| Upper and lower arm splint application Application of a splint to support and immobilize the upper and lower arms. |
21 | $67 | $169 |
| 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. |
20 | $39 | $98 |
| Static finger splint A rigid or semi-rigid device used to immobilize and support a finger. It helps stabilize the joint and promote healing by preventing movement. |
20 | $2 | $8 |
| Aspiration or injection of tendon cyst This procedure involves draining fluid from a cyst on a tendon or injecting medication into it. |
17 | $51 | $115 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
16 | $36 | $64 |
| 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. |
11 | $995 | $2,243 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
54.0% medium
45.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,943
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $989/year across 5 years
Top 42% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
41
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,615 (52.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,200 (24.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,128 (22.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,299
2023
$55
2021
$1,234
2019
$1,135
2018
$1,221
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$961
Stryker Corporation
$246
Elevate Surgical CO
$73
Bone Support Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 98.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ImpactOrtho, Inc.
$1,200
KCI USA, Inc
$1,128
Arthrex, Inc.
$961
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$784
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$277
Stryker Corporation
$265
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$102
Elevate Surgical CO
$73
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$51
Abbott Laboratories
$33
Hollister Incorporated
$33
Bone Support Inc.
$19
Horizon Pharma plc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 66.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AEQUALIS · AEQUALIS PERFORM · AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED · Ascend Flex · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · Biomet Orthopak · Biomet SpinalPak · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · OCTRODE · PENNSAID · PERFORM GLENOID · PREVENA · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · SWANSON · TFN ADVANCED · TORNIER PERFORM REVERSED AUGMENTED GLENOID · VaPro Plus Pocket · XIAFLEX
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 →
Most payments (53%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
267
Per 100K population
8.1
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN MARCOS
3.9 mi
3.9 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Patel experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,258 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $4,943 from 13 companies across 41 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. Patel's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Escondido?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Patel) 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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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.
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