Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Auerbach, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Van Nuys, 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. Auerbach
Dr. David Auerbach is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Van Nuys, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Auerbach performed 4,640 Medicare services across 2,355 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Auerbach received a total of $36,445 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 59 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. Auerbach 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 11% volume in CA
$36,445 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,640
Medicare services
Top 11% in CA for orthopedic surgery
2,355
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~244 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. |
1,096 | $1 | $10 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
830 | $5 | $30 |
| 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. |
675 | $76 | $508 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
234 | $50 | $1,102 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
203 | $34 | $174 |
| 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. |
192 | $85 | $864 |
| 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. |
175 | $30 | $170 |
| 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. |
126 | $149 | $960 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
119 | $28 | $151 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
111 | $49 | $350 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
109 | $30 | $166 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
89 | $69 | $416 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
83 | $49 | $285 |
| 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. |
64 | $96 | $860 |
| 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. |
63 | $88 | $464 |
| Tendon repair, finger or palm Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the finger or palm of the hand. |
58 | $327 | $2,521 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
56 | $78 | $443 |
| 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. |
56 | $33 | $166 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
48 | $393 | $2,399 |
| 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. |
47 | $37 | $200 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 41 | $175 | $1,360 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
35 | $27 | $150 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 33 | $73 | $361 |
| 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. |
31 | $30 | $190 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
17 | $17 | $230 |
| Tendon lengthening or shortening of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to adjust the length of tendons in the forearm or wrist to improve function or alignment. |
13 | $258 | $3,765 |
| 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. |
13 | $144 | $3,119 |
| 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. |
12 | $936 | $7,271 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
11 | $888 | $7,030 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
55.9% medium
43.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$36,445
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,206/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
59
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
$22,335 (61.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,156 (33.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,885 (5.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$69 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,987
2023
$4,066
2022
$2,631
2021
$12,604
2020
$4,107
2019
$5,940
2018
$3,110
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$2,954
Arthrex, Inc.
$451
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$395
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$103
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$85
Top 3 companies account for 95.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$22,335
Maruho Medical, Inc.
$9,964
Maruho Medical Inc.
$2,250
US Implant Solutions, LLC
$498
Arthrex, Inc.
$451
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$395
Micromed Inc
$136
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$108
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$103
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$82
Trevena, Inc.
$69
Linvatec Corporation
$55
Top 3 companies account for 94.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APOLLO · Accessories · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CONMED 3DHD VIDEO SYSTEMS · CROSSFLOW · HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK · ITTO CSP · LINVATEC SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY · MCP · MONOVISC · OLINVYK · SPRINT PNS System · TWISTR · VARIAX
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.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
435
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 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. Auerbach is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 16% 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. Auerbach experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Auerbach performed 1,096 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. Auerbach receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Auerbach received a total of $36,445 from 12 companies across 59 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. Auerbach's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Van Nuys?
Dr. Auerbach's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Auerbach) 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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