Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Hanson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · La Mesa, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hanson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hanson
Dr. Peter Hanson is an orthopedic surgery specialist in La Mesa, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hanson performed 6,308 Medicare services across 2,580 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hanson received a total of $327,300 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hanson 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in CA
$327,300 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,308
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for orthopedic surgery
2,580
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
1,859 | $13 | $22 |
| 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. |
798 | $73 | $339 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
730 | $1 | $7 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
443 | $57 | $339 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
290 | $43 | $143 |
| 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. |
267 | $71 | $239 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
260 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
253 | $99 | $358 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
245 | $40 | $145 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
206 | $24 | $94 |
| 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. |
110 | $36 | $124 |
| 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. |
85 | $84 | $355 |
| 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. |
76 | $133 | $548 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
73 | $47 | $162 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
72 | $49 | $260 |
| 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. |
70 | $30 | $104 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
61 | $25 | $178 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
60 | $1,032 | $4,860 |
| Total knee replacement | 43 | $1,060 | $5,199 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
43 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
40 | $42 | $146 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
39 | $41 | $195 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
31 | $71 | $267 |
| Hip X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the hip joint taken from a single angle to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
29 | $29 | $106 |
| 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. |
22 | $33 | $140 |
| 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. |
20 | $117 | $530 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $135 | $482 |
| Knee joint replacement Surgical procedure to replace a knee joint with an artificial implant. |
18 | $954 | $3,736 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
17 | $49 | $682 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
14 | $31 | $112 |
| Stress imaging of joint A physician applies stress to a joint while performing imaging to evaluate its stability or function. |
14 | $49 | $152 |
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.
2.2% high complexity
68.0% medium
29.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$327,300
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $46,757/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
70
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$323,839 (98.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,461 (1.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$699
2023
$300
2022
$410
2021
$324,171
2020
$73
2019
$447
2018
$1,200
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$202
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$172
Elevate Surgical CO
$148
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$104
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$40
PolyNovo North America LLC
$21
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 74.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$323,839
Stryker Corporation
$1,230
Davol Inc.
$341
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$212
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$194
Myoscience Inc.
$156
ORTHALIGN INC
$150
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$148
Elevate Surgical CO
$148
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$104
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$89
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$73
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$63
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$56
Ethicon US, LLC
$49
Bioventus LLC
$48
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$48
Argentum Medical
$43
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$32
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$30
DJO, LLC
$25
PFIZER INC.
$22
PolyNovo North America LLC
$21
Kerecis Limited
$20
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$20
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$19
Horizon Pharma plc
$19
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$18
Avanos Medical
$18
TISSUETECH, INC.
$16
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$15
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 99.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIS · ATTUNE · Biomet Orthopak · CMF OL1000 · Durolane · EBI Bone Healing System · ELIQUIS · EUFLEXXA · EVOS · GELSYN 3 · GELSYN-3 · HemiCAP Patella-Femoral · Hymovis · IOVERA SYSTEM · Iovera · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MAKO · NEOX · NOVOSORB BTM · OFIRMEV · ORTHALIGN PLUS · PALACOS · PENNSAID · Panta 2 · RESTORATION · Restrata Wound Matrix · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC-ONE · Surgicel Powder · TRIATHLON · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · Velys · 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for orthopedic surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
257
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
GROSSMONT 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. Hanson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers, with 19 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. Hanson experienced with extended-release steroid injection (zilretta)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hanson performed 1,859 extended-release steroid injection (zilretta) 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. Hanson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hanson received a total of $327,300 from 34 companies across 70 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. Hanson's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in La Mesa?
Dr. Hanson's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Hanson) 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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About this page
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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