Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Glenn Buterbaugh, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Wexford, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Buterbaugh
Dr. Glenn Buterbaugh is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Wexford, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Buterbaugh performed 2,822 Medicare services across 1,676 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Buterbaugh received a total of $11,005 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 98 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Buterbaugh 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 20% volume in PA
$11,005 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,822
Medicare services
Top 20% in PA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1,676
Unique beneficiaries
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
671 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
269 | $61 | $170 |
| 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. |
259 | $88 | $227 |
| 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. |
140 | $27 | $75 |
| 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. |
118 | $25 | $90 |
| 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. |
114 | $24 | $90 |
| 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. |
102 | $115 | $323 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
82 | $48 | $156 |
| 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. |
68 | $63 | $210 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
65 | $39 | $155 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 62 | $16 | $71 |
| Extensive removal of soft tissue growth, palm side of wrist This procedure involves the extensive surgical removal of a growth located in the soft tissue structures on the palm side of the wrist. |
57 | $493 | $2,150 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
57 | $114 | $1,499 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
56 | $25 | $97 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
55 | $168 | $1,602 |
| Finger joint capsule repair Surgical repair of the joint capsule in a finger to restore stability and function. |
46 | $353 | $1,895 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
44 | $38 | $128 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
31 | $30 | $149 |
| Open removal of calcium deposits from rotator cuff tendons This procedure involves surgically removing calcium deposits from the rotator cuff tendons through an open incision. |
29 | $135 | $1,535 |
| Release of collar bone and shoulder ligament A surgical procedure to cut or loosen the ligaments connecting the collar bone to the shoulder. This is done to relieve tension or restore movement in the shoulder joint. |
28 | $262 | $2,535 |
| Wrist tendon sheath incision A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist. |
28 | $133 | $1,200 |
| Wrist joint reconstruction Surgical repair or reconstruction of the wrist joint to restore its structure and function. |
27 | $717 | $3,568 |
| Shoulder rotator cuff repair with collar bone decompression Surgical repair of a complete tear in the shoulder's rotator cuff tendons. The procedure also includes releasing pressure on the collar bone. |
26 | $362 | $3,255 |
| Tendon transfer to back of hand A surgical procedure where a tendon is moved to a new location on the back of the hand to restore function. |
26 | $314 | $2,304 |
| X-ray of shoulder, 1 view An X-ray image of the shoulder joint taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the bones and surrounding structures of the shoulder. |
26 | $16 | $64 |
| Partial removal of collar bone | 25 | $219 | $1,653 |
| 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. |
25 | $218 | $2,259 |
| Forearm or wrist tendon relocation with grafts A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist using grafts to restore function. |
23 | $277 | $2,592 |
| Application of whirlpool therapy | 23 | $8 | $47 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
22 | $335 | $2,995 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
22 | $23 | $80 |
| Biceps tendon removal or relocation A surgical procedure to remove or reposition the biceps tendon. |
21 | $279 | $2,208 |
| 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. |
21 | $30 | $91 |
| Tendon removal from palm Surgical removal of a tendon located in the palm of the hand. |
20 | $182 | $1,311 |
| 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. |
17 | $18 | $73 |
| Shoulder or upper arm muscle relocation A surgical procedure to move a muscle in the shoulder or upper arm to a new position. |
15 | $925 | $3,100 |
| Wrist joint capsule repair or release A surgical procedure to repair or release the capsule of the wrist joint. |
15 | $173 | $1,547 |
| Extensive removal of wrist soft tissue growth A surgical procedure to extensively remove abnormal soft tissue growths from the top side of the wrist. |
15 | $310 | $1,969 |
| Finger tendon removal Surgical removal of a tendon in the finger. |
15 | $185 | $1,154 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
15 | $12 | $165 |
| Shoulder or upper arm muscle relocation A surgical procedure to reposition multiple muscles in the shoulder or upper arm area. |
14 | $780 | $4,000 |
| Palm connective tissue removal and finger release Surgical removal of abnormal connective tissue in the palm to release tension on the first finger. |
14 | $645 | $2,658 |
| Release and/or relocation of wrist nerve | 14 | $157 | $1,500 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,005
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,572/year across 7 years
Top 18% in PA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
98
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,786 (79.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,219 (20.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$410
2023
$132
2022
$51
2021
$223
2020
$8,506
2019
$670
2018
$1,013
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$268
Stryker Corporation
$40
Endo USA, Inc.
$31
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Medline Industries LP
$24
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 82.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$8,985
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC
$635
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$268
Stryker Corporation
$241
US Implant Solutions, LLC
$232
Medline Industries, Inc.
$230
Medartis Inc.
$125
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$50
AXOGEN
$47
Sonex Health, Inc.
$34
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$34
Endo USA, Inc.
$31
Medline Industries LP
$24
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$19
AbbVie Inc.
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 89.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTUS · Anchors · Arthrex · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Biomet Orthopak · EVOS · INSPACE · KRYSTEXXA · MAVYRET · REUNION · Sx-one Microknife · VARIAX · XIAFLEX
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 (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital
AHN WEXFORD 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. Buterbaugh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in PA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 18% of PA peers, 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. Buterbaugh experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Buterbaugh performed 671 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Buterbaugh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Buterbaugh received a total of $11,005 from 17 companies across 98 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. Buterbaugh's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Wexford?
Dr. Buterbaugh's average Medicare payment per service is $97. 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. Buterbaugh) 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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