Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Lindenberg, D.O.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Turlock, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lindenberg
Dr. David Lindenberg is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Turlock, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lindenberg performed 18,824 Medicare services across 5,717 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lindenberg received a total of $6,606 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 338 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Lindenberg 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$6,606 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,824
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
5,717
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
4,417 | $69 | $446 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
2,533 | $1 | $6 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,235 | $0 | $1 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
2,092 | $51 | $461 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
1,350 | $15 | $58 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
841 | $242 | $1,220 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
841 | $0 | $3 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
815 | $195 | $990 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
610 | $42 | $144 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
412 | $210 | $1,487 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
362 | $153 | $782 |
| 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. |
301 | $89 | $593 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 204 | $6 | $39 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
185 | $58 | $361 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
159 | $409 | $2,543 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
159 | $232 | $1,375 |
| 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. |
147 | $214 | $559 |
| 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. |
141 | $114 | $520 |
| 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. |
130 | $178 | $944 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
130 | $214 | $1,499 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
93 | $46 | $346 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
72 | $97 | $689 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
64 | $230 | $1,077 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
64 | $122 | $340 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
58 | $5 | $15 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
55 | $420 | $2,555 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
55 | $257 | $1,547 |
| 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. |
51 | $131 | $937 |
| 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. |
47 | $219 | $1,387 |
| 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. |
36 | $86 | $632 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
33 | $49 | $320 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
32 | $38 | $109 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
26 | $1,496 | $13,009 |
| Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance | 25 | $326 | $2,272 |
| 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. |
21 | $95 | $637 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
15 | $48 | $306 |
| Knee nerve block injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve branch of the knee, performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
13 | $190 | $1,302 |
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 ↗$6,606
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $944/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
338
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
$6,545 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$61 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$812
2023
$768
2022
$1,210
2021
$1,601
2020
$557
2019
$555
2018
$1,104
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$437
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$106
PFIZER INC.
$43
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$40
ABBVIE INC.
$36
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$34
Lundbeck LLC
$24
Nevro Corp.
$22
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$22
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$18
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$15
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 72.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,590
PAINTEQ LLC
$604
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$434
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$326
PFIZER INC.
$299
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$238
SI-BONE, INC.
$238
ABBVIE INC.
$227
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$226
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$197
Amgen Inc.
$197
Nevro Corp.
$171
Medtronic, Inc.
$166
AbbVie Inc.
$151
Allergan, Inc.
$147
SI-BONE, Inc.
$119
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$106
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Nuvectra Corporation
$74
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$74
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$74
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$71
Centinel Spine, LLC
$70
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$53
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$40
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$40
Bioventus LLC
$38
Avanos Medical
$36
Horizon Pharma plc
$35
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$29
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$28
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$27
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$24
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$22
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$19
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$18
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$18
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$18
Allergan Inc.
$17
Shionogi Inc
$17
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$16
Eisai Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Metacel Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · Aimovig · Algovita · BELBUCA · BOTOX · Belbuca · CHANTIX · COMIRNATY · DUEXIS · Dayvigo · Durolane · Fixate · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERATOR · General - Pain Management · General - Therapies · IFUSE IMPLANT · INFINION · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IONICRF · Infinion 16 · Infinion 16 · Infinity DBS Pulse Generators · Iovera · Kloxxado · LINEAR · LYRICA · Linear · Linear 3-6 · MOVANTIK · MYSTIM · Morphabond ER · Movantik · NALOCET · NO_PRODUCT · NURTEC ODT · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Omnia · Ozobax · PAINTEQ · PAXLOVID · PENNSAID · PRODISC C · PROLATE · Prolia · Prospera · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · RAYOS · RELISTOR · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SYMPROIC · SYNCHROMED · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w Receiver · Symproic · UBRELVY · VYEPTI · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · Xtampza ER · ZOHYDRO ER · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zilretta · 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 →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in CA.
Geographic Context
Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$79,661
Nearest hospital
EMANUEL 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. Lindenberg is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers, with 15 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. Lindenberg experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lindenberg performed 4,417 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Lindenberg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lindenberg received a total of $6,606 from 48 companies across 338 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. Lindenberg's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Turlock?
Dr. Lindenberg's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Lindenberg) 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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