Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Wright, MD

Surgery of the Hand · Gainesville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610
3522737375
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1093743759 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Wright from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Wright

Dr. Thomas Wright is a surgery of the hand specialist in Gainesville, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wright performed 1,380 Medicare services across 1,090 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wright received a total of $5,280,491 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 184 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery of the hand. 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. Wright is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 1,380 Medicare services $5,280,491 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 45999 Clear January 31, 2027 —
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,380
Medicare services
Bottom 42% in FL for surgery of the hand
1,090
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~73 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.
 316 $63 $325
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 278 $6 $25
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.
 233 $93 $459
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.
 139 $76 $405
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
 126 $50 $378
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
 52 $1 $4
Shoulder tendon incision
A surgical procedure involving an incision into a shoulder tendon.
 48 $251 $3,567
Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair
Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function.
 48 $1,175 $8,378
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure
A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution.
 46 $119 $847
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.
 43 $123 $603
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
 14 $202 $1,661
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
 13 $45 $322
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
 12 $43 $325
Deep tissue biopsy of shoulder
A procedure to remove a sample of deep tissue from the shoulder for laboratory examination.
 12 $148 $2,104
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.
3.3% high complexity
35.7% medium
60.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,280,491
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $754,356/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for surgery of the hand
11
Companies
184
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
$5,279,791 (100.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$700 (0.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$464,607
2023
$415,439
2022
$408,849
2021
$391,084
2020
$540,142
2019
$1,466,221
2018
$1,594,150

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
EXACTECH, INC.
$2,754,531
Exactech, Inc.
$2,525,260
Stryker Corporation
$174
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$131
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$102
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$77
Arthrex, Inc.
$73
ACUMED LLC
$60
AXOGEN
$36
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$29
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · CoolSeal Generator · DYNACORD · EQUINOXE · EXACTECHGPS · Equinoxe · HemiCAP Wrist · NA · NOVATION HIP · REUNION · VARITHENA
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 4% for surgery of the hand in FL.

Equivalent to $382,644 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgery of the hands within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$59,659
Nearest hospital
UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Wright is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Wright experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wright performed 316 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. Wright receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wright received a total of $5,280,491 from 11 companies across 184 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. Wright's costs compare to other surgery of the hands in Gainesville?
Dr. Wright's average Medicare payment per service is $105. 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. Wright) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →