Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Bried, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Poway, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bried
Dr. James Bried is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Poway, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bried performed 3,764 Medicare services across 2,402 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bried received a total of $4,385 from 17 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. Bried 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 15% volume in CA
$4,385 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,764
Medicare services
Top 15% in CA for orthopedic surgery
2,402
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 956 | $6 | $31 |
| 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. |
731 | $99 | $246 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
444 | $54 | $149 |
| 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. |
293 | $34 | $85 |
| 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. |
276 | $73 | $168 |
| 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. |
172 | $29 | $56 |
| 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. |
151 | $41 | $98 |
| 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. |
137 | $121 | $309 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
117 | $21 | $75 |
| 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. |
103 | $30 | $66 |
| 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. |
90 | $78 | $224 |
| 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. |
35 | $25 | $66 |
| 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. |
30 | $30 | $68 |
| 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. |
22 | $27 | $62 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
20 | $1,062 | $2,539 |
| 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. |
20 | $27 | $61 |
| 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. |
20 | $30 | $141 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
19 | $36 | $107 |
| 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. |
19 | $34 | $76 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
18 | $45 | $100 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
17 | $126 | $1,171 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
17 | $139 | $993 |
| Total knee replacement | 16 | $1,063 | $2,538 |
| 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. |
16 | $49 | $105 |
| 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. |
14 | $32 | $64 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
11 | $875 | $1,991 |
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
38.2% medium
60.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,385
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $626/year across 7 years
Top 44% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
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
$2,057 (46.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,200 (27.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,128 (25.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$681
2023
$67
2022
$1,269
2021
$81
2020
$324
2019
$303
2018
$1,660
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$287
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$171
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$155
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$31
Bone Support Inc.
$19
Elevate Surgical CO
$17
Top 3 companies account for 90.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ImpactOrtho, Inc.
$1,200
KCI USA, Inc
$1,128
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$671
Stryker Corporation
$574
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$241
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$155
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$143
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$69
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$50
Horizon Pharma plc
$28
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$24
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$21
Bone Support Inc.
$19
Elevate Surgical CO
$17
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$16
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$15
Bioventus LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 68.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTIS · AEQUALIS PERFORM · AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED · AETOS Shoulder System · ALPHAVENT · ANTHOLOGY · ATTUNE · Ascend Flex · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · Cadence · DUEXIS · Exogen · HYALGAN · MAKO · MILAGRO · MONOVISC · ORTHOVISC · PENNSAID · PREVENA · REGENETEN Shoulder · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SYNVISC-ONE · TFN ADVANCED · TRIDENT · VARIAX · 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 (47%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
275
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER POWAY
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. Bried is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in CA), with mixed 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. Bried experienced with injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bried performed 956 injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 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. Bried receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bried received a total of $4,385 from 17 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. Bried's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Poway?
Dr. Bried's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Bried) 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.
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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