Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Werner Brooks, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Hendersonville, NC
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Brooks 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. Brooks
Dr. Werner Brooks is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Hendersonville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brooks performed 13,138 Medicare services across 4,022 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brooks received a total of $1,966 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 74 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. Brooks 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in NC
$1,966 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,138
Medicare services
Top 2% in NC for orthopedic surgery
4,022
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~657 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. |
7,798 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,624 | $63 | $221 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
972 | $48 | $254 |
| 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. |
641 | $29 | $112 |
| 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. |
447 | $88 | $312 |
| 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. |
371 | $24 | $90 |
| 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. |
239 | $34 | $112 |
| 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. |
172 | $68 | $273 |
| Total knee replacement | 76 | $988 | $4,474 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
61 | $29 | $97 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
60 | $104 | $637 |
| 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. |
52 | $132 | $705 |
| 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. |
50 | $192 | $2,320 |
| 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. |
48 | $20 | $66 |
| 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. |
48 | $40 | $137 |
| 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. |
46 | $24 | $88 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
39 | $103 | $636 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
34 | $824 | $3,660 |
| 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. |
31 | $111 | $496 |
| 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. |
30 | $1,033 | $5,704 |
| 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. |
28 | $26 | $89 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
24 | $35 | $196 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
24 | $986 | $4,391 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
22 | $32 | $189 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
21 | $29 | $96 |
| 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. |
21 | $111 | $407 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
20 | $39 | $183 |
| 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. |
19 | $26 | $88 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
18 | $565 | $3,140 |
| 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. |
17 | $31 | $99 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
16 | $35 | $199 |
| Knee ligament release using endoscope A minimally invasive procedure to cut or loosen ligaments on the outer side of the knee joint using a small camera and surgical instruments. |
15 | $320 | $1,961 |
| 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. |
15 | $20 | $72 |
| Arthroscopic removal of knee cartilage A minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove damaged or loose pieces of cartilage from the knee joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
14 | $224 | $1,855 |
| Knee arthroscopy with synovectomy A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to remove the inflamed lining of the knee joint. |
13 | $475 | $2,410 |
| 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. |
12 | $26 | $96 |
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.
1.4% high complexity
68.1% medium
30.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,966
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $281/year across 7 years
Bottom 38% in NC for orthopedic surgery
36
Companies
74
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
$1,966 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$488
2023
$265
2022
$256
2021
$20
2020
$46
2019
$331
2018
$560
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$95
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$87
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$52
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$47
Inari Medical, Inc.
$43
Medtronic, Inc.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$35
ABBVIE INC.
$26
Bioventus LLC
$25
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$24
Nevro Corp.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 48.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$191
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$164
Bioventus LLC
$146
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$130
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$89
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$89
Brainlab, Inc.
$89
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$87
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$83
Inari Medical, Inc.
$74
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$72
Medtronic, Inc.
$70
Zyla Life Sciences
$65
Medacta USA, Inc.
$58
Abbott Laboratories
$49
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$46
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$43
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$42
Amgen Inc.
$37
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$35
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$33
ABBVIE INC.
$26
DJO, LLC
$26
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$24
Ethicon US, LLC
$21
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$20
Kinex Medical Company LLC
$20
Nevro Corp.
$18
Mallinckrodt LLC
$18
ERMI Inc.
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$13
HOSPIRA, INC.
$13
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 25.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMIStem · ATTUNE · Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate System · CD HORIZON · CMF OL1000 · Catalyft · Cervical-Stim · Continuous Passive Motion Device · DALVANCE · DUROLANE · Durolane · EBI Bone Healing System · ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM · ETERNA · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · EVOS · Echelon Flex · Exparel · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GLOBAL · GMK Sphere · HYALGAN · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Kick · MONOVISC · Mepilex Transfer · Navio Surgical System · O-ARM · OFIRMEV · PENTA · PROCLAIM · Persona · REAL INTELLIGENCE · REVERSE SHOULDER · S · SPRIX · SYNVISC-ONE · Seglentis · Senza · Spinal-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · THROMBIN · Tricera Handpiece · ZYNRELEF · Zilretta
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
52.8
County median income
$67,623
Nearest hospital
PARDEE HOSPITAL HENDERSON COUNTY
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. Brooks is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Brooks experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brooks performed 7,798 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. Brooks receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brooks received a total of $1,966 from 36 companies across 74 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. Brooks's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Hendersonville?
Dr. Brooks'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. Brooks) 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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