Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jason Huffman, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Napa, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Huffman
Dr. Jason Huffman is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Napa, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Huffman performed 8,571 Medicare services across 2,723 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Huffman received a total of $236,786 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 279 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Huffman 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 1% volume in CA
$236,786 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,571
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
2,723
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~451 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
4,883 | $1 | $7 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 1,060 | $0 | $12 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
539 | $274 | $627 |
| 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. |
476 | $105 | $252 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
301 | $46 | $111 |
| 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. |
211 | $73 | $178 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
170 | $109 | $242 |
| 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. |
147 | $129 | $326 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
91 | $204 | $476 |
| 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. |
81 | $48 | $114 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
79 | $46 | $116 |
| 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. |
71 | $35 | $86 |
| 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. |
55 | $87 | $222 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
50 | $208 | $463 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
39 | $105 | $235 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
39 | $31 | $71 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device. |
29 | $5,737 | $10,968 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of spinal bone to release pressure on the lower spinal cord or nerves, and/or the removal of a spinal disc. |
29 | $811 | $2,135 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 28 | $1,284 | $2,970 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
27 | $639 | $2,849 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
25 | $166 | $381 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
20 | $611 | $1,364 |
| Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment. |
19 | $5,686 | $10,977 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
18 | $520 | $2,087 |
| Spinal stabilization device, each additional segment Placement of a stabilizing device on an additional segment of a broken spine bone. This code is used for each extra segment treated beyond the initial one. |
17 | $2,962 | $5,651 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
17 | $262 | $584 |
| Additional spinal bone removal and nerve release This procedure involves the partial removal of spine bone to release the spinal cord or nerves, along with disc removal, for each additional spinal level treated. |
15 | $214 | $477 |
| 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. |
13 | $32 | $85 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
11 | $614 | $1,365 |
| Release of lower spinal cord or nerves, single segment A surgical procedure to free the lower spinal cord or nerves from surrounding tissue at a single spinal level. |
11 | $1,016 | $2,762 |
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.
1.4% high complexity
79.6% medium
18.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$236,786
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $33,827/year across 7 years
Top 18% in CA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
279
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$81,994 (34.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$80,747 (34.1%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$47,101 (19.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26,944 (11.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$14,159
2023
$39,920
2022
$57,713
2021
$53,189
2020
$7,099
2019
$25,134
2018
$39,572
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Spineology Inc.
$8,724
SPINEART USA INC
$3,015
Integrity Implants Inc. dba Accelus
$2,342
Medtronic, Inc.
$43
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Spineart USA Inc
$54,469
SPINEART USA INC
$54,048
Integrity Implants Inc.
$39,637
Spineology Inc.
$38,892
SPINEART SA
$28,553
Spine Wave, Inc.
$16,206
Integrity Implants Inc. dba Accelus
$2,342
SI-BONE, Inc.
$571
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$456
Centinel Spine, LLC
$290
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$219
Spineart SA
$195
Integrity Implants Inc
$163
Stryker Corporation
$144
Amgen Inc.
$137
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$83
Radius Health, Inc.
$72
Medtronic, Inc.
$71
GS Solutions, Inc.
$42
CoreLink, LLC
$40
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$37
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$24
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$20
PARADIGM SPINE, LLC
$18
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$13
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 62.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Ballast · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CURE ACP · CellerateRx · EVENITY · FlareHawk · FlareHawk PERC/MIS · INFUSE · IVS - IVAS · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Intracept · JULIET LL · JULIET PO/OL PEEK · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LineSider · Linesider · M6-C · Medical Device · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · OptiMesh Interbody Fusion System · PARAMOUNT ANTERIOR CERVICAL SPINE SYSTEM · PERLA C · PERLA TL · PERLA TL - DEGENERATIVE SCREW · PRODISC C · PRODISC L · Perla TL · Posterior Fusion · Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion System · SCARLET AC-T · SCARLET AL-T · Spinal Implants · Strand · Toro · Tymlos · XTAMPZA · coflex · iFuse Implant
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 →
The majority of payments (35%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
2.2
County median income
$108,970
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE QUEEN OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Huffman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 18% 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. Huffman experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Huffman performed 4,883 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Huffman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Huffman received a total of $236,786 from 28 companies across 279 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. Huffman's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Napa?
Dr. Huffman's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Huffman) 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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