Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Omar Behery, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Behery 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. Behery
Dr. Omar Behery is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Behery performed 3,869 Medicare services across 2,378 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Behery received a total of $62,795 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Behery 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in NC
$62,795 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,869
Medicare services
Top 12% in NC for orthopedic surgery
2,378
Unique beneficiaries
$115
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
608 | $13 | $68 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
489 | $32 | $169 |
| 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. |
486 | $74 | $215 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
448 | $36 | $193 |
| 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. |
318 | $103 | $318 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
234 | $39 | $198 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 205 | $6 | $30 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
169 | $55 | $297 |
| 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. |
105 | $134 | $490 |
| 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. |
101 | $90 | $320 |
| Total knee replacement | 89 | $1,139 | $13,789 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
75 | $70 | $436 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
70 | $1,128 | $12,729 |
| X-ray for bone length assessment An X-ray image is taken to measure and evaluate the length of bones. |
60 | $37 | $230 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
58 | $27 | $142 |
| Vacuum-assisted wound closure therapy, 50 sq cm or less A therapy using a special bandage and vacuum pump to treat a wound surface area of 50.0 square centimeters or less. |
48 | $20 | $181 |
| 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. |
37 | $44 | $129 |
| Hip X-ray, minimum 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
28 | $42 | $220 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
23 | $43 | $225 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
22 | $23 | $118 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
22 | $13 | $85 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
21 | $30 | $149 |
| 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. |
20 | $22 | $126 |
| Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis This procedure involves replacing the bone components of a total knee replacement that connect to the thigh and lower leg bones. It is performed to update or fix parts of the existing knee joint prosthesis. |
19 | $1,559 | $12,370 |
| Revision of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesis This procedure involves the surgical replacement or repair of an existing artificial hip joint and thigh bone implant. |
17 | $1,628 | $15,137 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
17 | $45 | $240 |
| 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. |
15 | $27 | $134 |
| 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. |
14 | $1,078 | $6,805 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
14 | $100 | $508 |
| Revision of total knee joint prosthesis component Surgical procedure to replace or modify one part of a previously implanted total knee replacement. This is performed to address issues with a specific component of the existing joint prosthesis. |
13 | $1,214 | $9,627 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $158 | $2,327 |
| Thigh bone stabilization with device A procedure to stabilize the thigh bone using an implanted device. |
11 | $578 | $5,404 |
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.
4.1% high complexity
26.3% medium
69.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$62,795
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $12,559/year across 5 years
Top 10% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
135
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$55,913 (89.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,882 (11.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$29,103
2023
$30,475
2022
$918
2021
$1,347
2020
$952
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$22,349
Signature Orthopaedics USA Corp
$3,000
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$2,555
Stryker Corporation
$758
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$303
OMNIlife science, Inc
$106
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$32
Top 3 companies account for 95.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Medacta USA, Inc.
$28,777
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$22,439
Stryker Corporation
$3,401
Signature Orthopaedics USA Corp
$3,000
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$2,555
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,185
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$594
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$405
OMNIlife science, Inc
$160
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$140
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$80
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$41
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 87.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTIS · AMISTEM · AMIStem · ATTUNE · AXSOS · Connected Health-MyMobility · DJO SURGICAL · ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM · EMPHASYS · EZOUT · GAMMA · GMK EFFECIENCY · GMK SPHERE · GMK Sphere · INSIGNIA · M-Vizion · M-Vizion Femoral Revision System · MAKO · MPACT · Mpact · Mpact Acetabular System · OMNIBotics 3.0 · PALACOS · PD-Trauma-New Product · Persona · Persona Revision · Quadra · Quadra C Femoral Stems · REDAPT · ROSA · ROSA-Knee · T2 · T2 ALPHA · TRIATHLON · TRIDENT · TRITANIUM · VARIAX · Various Products · Velys · ZIP 8I SURGICAL SKIN CLOSURE DEVICE · Zynrelef
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 →
The majority of payments (89%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for orthopedic surgery in NC.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
202
Per 100K population
17.9
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH
2.1 mi
2.1 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. Behery is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Behery experienced with extended-release steroid injection (zilretta)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Behery performed 608 extended-release steroid injection (zilretta) 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. Behery receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Behery received a total of $62,795 from 13 companies across 135 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. Behery's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte?
Dr. Behery's average Medicare payment per service is $115. 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. Behery) 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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