Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Timothy Gibson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Huntington Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gibson
Dr. Timothy Gibson is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Huntington Beach, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gibson performed 4,529 Medicare services across 2,750 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gibson received a total of $3,821 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 96 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. Gibson 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in CA
$3,821 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,529
Medicare services
Top 12% in CA for orthopedic surgery
2,750
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,204 | $101 | $141 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
483 | $100 | $145 |
| 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. |
434 | $75 | $100 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
402 | $59 | $75 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
307 | $40 | $55 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
295 | $29 | $40 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
275 | $5 | $7 |
| 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. |
259 | $125 | $183 |
| 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. |
165 | $40 | $56 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
104 | $122 | $153 |
| 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. |
100 | $30 | $41 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
95 | $35 | $47 |
| Total knee replacement | 77 | $1,103 | $1,385 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
46 | $36 | $48 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
42 | $32 | $44 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
37 | $47 | $63 |
| 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. |
35 | $37 | $48 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
31 | $1,078 | $1,446 |
| 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. |
30 | $33 | $47 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
24 | $31 | $40 |
| 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. |
23 | $26 | $39 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
22 | $39 | $59 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
22 | $86 | $133 |
| 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. |
17 | $34 | $45 |
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.
4.7% high complexity
26.6% medium
68.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,821
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $546/year across 7 years
Top 46% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
96
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
$2,621 (68.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,200 (31.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$59
2023
$236
2022
$1,794
2021
$175
2020
$441
2019
$650
2018
$466
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$23
Innovation Technologies Inc
$20
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$1,200
DJO, LLC
$478
Stryker Corporation
$318
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$212
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$197
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$179
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$161
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$129
ERMI Inc.
$89
Bioventus LLC
$64
Ethicon US, LLC
$62
Linvatec Corporation
$59
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$59
Vericel Corporation
$41
Organogenesis Inc.
$40
ORTHALIGN INC
$40
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$38
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$34
ConvaTec Inc.
$33
Radius Health, Inc.
$31
Baudax Bio Inc.
$31
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$30
Baxter Healthcare
$29
Globus Medical, Inc.
$26
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$23
ZIMVIE INC.
$20
Innovation Technologies Inc
$20
Avanos Medical
$20
Orthogenrx Inc.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$19
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$18
Tenex Health Inc.
$15
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$15
SI-BONE, INC.
$14
Trevena, Inc.
$13
PFIZER INC.
$11
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 52.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANJESO · AQUACEL AG · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ARTISS · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · Biomet Orthopak · CMF · COOLIEF* COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · Clavical Fixation (16-186) · Durolane · FLECTOR PATCH · FLOSEAL · GAMMA · GELSYN 3 · GenVisc 850 · HYMOVIS · IFUSE IMPLANT · IRRISEPT · Iovera · LINVATEC SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY · MACI · MACI _ PEAK Study · MAKO · Magellan · Mepilex Ag · NAVIO · Nalocet · NuCel/Matrix · ORTHOVISC · Olinvyk · OrthAlign Plus System · PALACOS · PROCARE Bracing & Supports · REGENETEN Shoulder · SPATIAL FRAME · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC-ONE · Sports Medicine Product Portfolio · TRIATHLON · Tymlos · VARIAX · VRAYLAR · Zilretta
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 (69%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
341
Per 100K population
10.8
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HUNTINGTON BEACH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Gibson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Gibson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gibson performed 1,204 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Gibson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gibson received a total of $3,821 from 38 companies across 96 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. Gibson's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Huntington Beach?
Dr. Gibson's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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. Gibson) 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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