Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Noah Weiss, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Sonoma, 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. Weiss
Dr. Noah Weiss is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Sonoma, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Weiss performed 2,164 Medicare services across 1,612 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Weiss received a total of $253,882 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 80 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Weiss 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 27% volume in CA
$253,882 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,164
Medicare services
Top 27% in CA for orthopedic surgery
1,612
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
379 | $39 | $98 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 302 | $6 | $16 |
| 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. |
263 | $110 | $274 |
| 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. |
217 | $78 | $195 |
| 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. |
181 | $130 | $355 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
113 | $34 | $125 |
| 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. |
84 | $92 | $245 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
80 | $48 | $114 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
78 | $536 | $1,371 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
52 | $117 | $271 |
| Stress imaging of joint A physician applies stress to a joint while performing imaging to evaluate its stability or function. |
35 | $53 | $123 |
| 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. |
31 | $95 | $240 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
29 | $43 | $123 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
29 | $52 | $137 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
28 | $369 | $1,079 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 27 | $175 | $468 |
| 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. |
26 | $149 | $385 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
20 | $82 | $196 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
20 | $62 | $150 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
20 | $11 | $30 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 18 | $75 | $209 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
18 | $18 | $46 |
| Wrist joint reconstruction Surgical repair or reconstruction of the wrist joint to restore its structure and function. |
16 | $923 | $2,133 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
16 | $392 | $1,789 |
| Tendon shortening, hand or finger A surgical procedure to shorten a tendon located on the upper side of the hand or finger. |
16 | $305 | $1,421 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
15 | $51 | $129 |
| Aspiration or injection of tendon cyst This procedure involves draining fluid from a cyst on a tendon or injecting medication into it. |
14 | $58 | $141 |
| Cast removal, arm or leg The procedure involves removing or cutting off a full cast from the arm or leg. |
14 | $57 | $136 |
| Knee arthroscopy with synovectomy A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to remove the inflamed lining of the knee joint. |
12 | $547 | $1,395 |
| Open treatment of distal radius fracture with internal fixation Surgical repair of a broken wrist bone involving three or more fragments on the thumb side, stabilized with an internal device. |
11 | $938 | $2,290 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$253,882
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $36,269/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
80
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$197,717 (77.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$34,504 (13.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$16,779 (6.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,659 (1.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,223 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,326
2023
$8,360
2022
$34,635
2021
$8,911
2020
$186,408
2019
$4,911
2018
$3,332
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$6,990
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$184
Stryker Corporation
$122
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$30
Top 3 companies account for 99.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$236,479
Trice Medical, Inc.
$11,393
AXOGEN
$1,998
Parcus Medical, LLC
$1,350
EVOLUTION SURGICAL, INC
$1,223
Tenex Health Inc.
$440
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$184
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$140
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc.
$138
Stryker Corporation
$122
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$77
Bioventus LLC
$47
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$39
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$35
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$31
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$30
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$28
Sequoia Surgical, Inc.
$26
ERMI LLC
$24
ERMI Inc.
$22
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$21
Allergan, Inc.
$15
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$11
Derma Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 98.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AETOS Shoulder System · AMNIOEXCEL · ATLAS · ActiFlip · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · AxoTouch · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · BOTOX COSMETIC · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Durolane · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FREEDOM WRIST · GMK Sphere Revision System · Geminus · ORTHOLOC · Parcus Suture Anchors · Segway blade or mieye camera · SpeedSpiral · TORNIER PERFORM REVERSED GLENOID · Tactoset · VARIAX · mi-eye
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 6% for orthopedic surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
96
Per 100K population
19.8
County median income
$102,840
Nearest hospital
SONOMA VALLEY 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. Weiss is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Weiss experienced with imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Weiss performed 379 imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 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. Weiss receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Weiss received a total of $253,882 from 24 companies across 80 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. Weiss's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sonoma?
Dr. Weiss's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Weiss) 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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