Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Wesley Kinzie, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Modesto, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1401 SPANOS CT #101, Modesto, CA 95355
2095253140
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1215039094 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kinzie 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. Kinzie

Dr. Wesley Kinzie is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Modesto, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kinzie performed 1,797 Medicare services across 946 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kinzie received a total of $15,608 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 61 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. Kinzie 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 31% volume in CA $15,608 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,797
Medicare services
Top 31% in CA for orthopedic surgery
946
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~95 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.
347 $4 $35
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
336 $1 $20
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
326 $51 $171
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.
245 $61 $170
Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space.
185 $93 $381
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.
149 $75 $248
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.
75 $90 $250
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.
56 $115 $375
Total knee replacement 32 $974 $4,641
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
17 $42 $129
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
17 $965 $5,070
Arthroscopic removal of knee cartilage
A minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove damaged or loose pieces of cartilage from the knee joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
12 $417 $1,890
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.
2.7% high complexity
67.4% medium
29.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$15,608
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,230/year across 7 years
Top 24% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
61
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
$15,608 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,400
2023
$971
2022
$811
2021
$367
2020
$228
2019
$1,317
2018
$10,513

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Maxx Orthopedics, Inc.
$931
OMNIlife science, Inc
$469
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
OMNIlife science, Inc
$12,211
ORTHO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$1,199
Maxx Orthopedics, Inc.
$931
Lima USA, Inc.
$372
Ortho Development Corporation
$204
Limacorporate S.p.A.
$192
EXACTECH, INC.
$191
Arthrex, Inc.
$154
Baudax Bio Inc.
$83
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.
$40
Avanos Medical
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 91.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTEON · ANJESO · Apex Knee System · Apollo Hip V (FKA) OMNIHip · Apollo Knee (FKA OMNIBotics 3.0) · BKS Revision · BKS TriMax · Balance Knee Revision System · Balanced Knee Revision System · Balanced Knee System · OMNIBotics 3.0 · OMNIBotics System · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · OPS · Ovation Tribute · Paragon · Physica · Product Portfolio · SWIFTSET
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
29
Per 100K population
5.3
County median income
$79,661
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Kinzie is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Kinzie experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kinzie performed 347 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. Kinzie receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kinzie received a total of $15,608 from 12 companies across 61 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. Kinzie's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Modesto?
Dr. Kinzie's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Kinzie) 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 →
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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →