Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Derek Farr, DO
Orthopedic Surgery · Ocala, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Farr
Dr. Derek Farr is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Ocala, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Farr performed 10,559 Medicare services across 2,632 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Farr received a total of $15,906 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 197 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. Farr 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
▲ Top 5% volume in FL
$15,906 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 9484 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,559
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for orthopedic surgery
2,632
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~556 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (Durolane) An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Durolane, administered directly into a joint space. |
4,200 | $5 | $21 |
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
1,440 | $13 | $40 |
| 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. |
917 | $64 | $205 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
796 | $15 | $56 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
585 | $52 | $207 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 568 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
457 | $28 | $75 |
| Hip X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the hip joint taken from a single angle to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
269 | $24 | $65 |
| Walking/gait training therapy, per 15 min A therapy session focused on training walking skills. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
192 | $13 | $50 |
| 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. |
190 | $75 | $285 |
| 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. |
174 | $26 | $75 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
86 | $58 | $263 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 75 | $11 | $59 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
64 | $103 | $224 |
| Total knee replacement | 61 | $997 | $3,667 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
47 | $100 | $300 |
| 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. |
43 | $72 | $240 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
40 | $26 | $181 |
| 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. |
33 | $111 | $400 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant. |
31 | $603 | $3,340 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
30 | $21 | $67 |
| Shortening of thigh bone | 23 | $1,007 | $2,300 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
22 | $37 | $174 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
22 | $1,034 | $3,439 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
21 | $23 | $60 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
20 | $995 | $4,278 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
17 | $24 | $90 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
17 | $31 | $79 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
17 | $20 | $77 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
17 | $41 | $115 |
| Partial collarbone removal via endoscope This procedure involves the surgical removal of a portion of the collarbone (clavicle) using an endoscope, a small camera inserted through a tiny incision to guide the surgeon. |
16 | $202 | $1,174 |
| 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. |
16 | $140 | $1,700 |
| 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. |
15 | $1,083 | $2,900 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
13 | $41 | $156 |
| 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. |
13 | $82 | $1,500 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
12 | $35 | $174 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
66.0% medium
32.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,906
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,272/year across 7 years
Top 28% in FL for orthopedic surgery
41
Companies
197
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
$13,432 (84.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,473 (15.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,250
2023
$2,409
2022
$1,620
2021
$4,074
2020
$1,108
2019
$1,456
2018
$1,988
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$6,600
CGG Medical Inc
$2,718
EXACTECH, INC.
$846
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$776
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$547
Cgg Medical Inc
$482
US Implant Solutions, LLC
$473
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$455
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$379
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$332
Exactech, Inc.
$330
Bioventus LLC
$176
restor3d, inc.
$134
Arthrex, Inc.
$132
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$120
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$113
Maxx Health Inc
$112
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$101
Nevro Corp.
$97
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$95
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$87
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$84
Abbott Laboratories
$76
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$71
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$70
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$61
Horizon Pharma plc
$56
AXOGEN
$50
Embody, Inc.
$40
ConvaTec Inc.
$37
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$28
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$27
ERMI Inc.
$27
SI-BONE, INC.
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$21
Ethicon US, LLC
$20
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$16
KCI USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTISHIELD CF · ALPHAVENT · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · AQUACEL Ag Advantage Surgical · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AXSOS · Ascension · Avance Nerve Graft · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · BIOFIX · BIOSKIN · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · CINCHLOCK SS · CLINICAL BIOLOGICS · COBRA · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CROSSFLOW · DART-FIRE · DUEXIS · Durolane · ELIQUIS · EQUINOXE · Equinoxe · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FORMULA · FREEDOM WRIST · FREEDOM Wrist · GAMMA · GELSYN 3 · GMRS · HIP ARTHROSCOPY ACCESS & INSTRUMENTATION SET · HemiCAP Shoulder · HemiCAP Wrist · ICONIX · INSPACE · INSTRUMENTS-GENERAL SURGERY · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · Integra · MAKO · MONOVISC · NONE · Navio Surgical System · OVOMOTION · Omnia · PALACOS · PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS · PICO · PROCLAIM · PROCOTYL · Periarticular Locking Plates · Persona · Physio-Stim · REGENETEN Shoulder · REUNION · Restrata Wound Matrix · STIMULAN · STRATAFIX · Summa Ortho Distal Radius · T2 · TAPESTRY · TENOGLIDE · TORNIER PERFORM ANATOMIC AUGMENTED GLENOID · TRAUMA · TRIATHLON · TRIDENT · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRITANIUM · Tapestry · Trauma-None · VAC VERAFLO · VARIAX · XIAFLEX · Xenleta · Zilretta · Zynrelef · mymobility Platform
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $151 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital
MARION COMMUNTIY 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Farr is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Farr experienced with joint lubricant injection (durolane)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Farr performed 4,200 joint lubricant injection (durolane) 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. Farr receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Farr received a total of $15,906 from 41 companies across 197 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. Farr's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Ocala?
Dr. Farr's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Farr) 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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