Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeremy Britten, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Abilene, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1633 COTTONWOOD ST, Abilene, TX 79601
3256724372
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1306881065 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Britten

Dr. Jeremy Britten is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Abilene, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Britten performed 2,585 Medicare services across 1,624 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Britten received a total of $2,105 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Britten 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 22% volume in TX $2,105 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,585
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for orthopedic surgery
1,624
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~136 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
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 463 $5 $16
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.
460 $58 $234
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
280 $45 $235
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.
190 $27 $105
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.
184 $89 $341
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.
140 $31 $126
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg
An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication.
137 $9 $35
Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg
An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg.
121 $0 $7
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.
120 $109 $482
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.
112 $25 $100
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.
52 $27 $108
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.
44 $23 $99
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.
41 $25 $107
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.
38 $73 $317
Total knee replacement 36 $923 $3,892
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.
28 $55 $294
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
24 $286 $1,276
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.
22 $29 $137
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.
21 $97 $371
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.
18 $887 $3,486
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.
18 $24 $95
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.
13 $26 $106
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
12 $967 $3,703
X-ray of soft tissue of neck
An X-ray imaging test that produces pictures of the soft tissues in the neck area.
11 $24 $90
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.
2.6% high complexity
38.7% medium
58.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,105
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $301/year across 7 years
Bottom 33% in TX for orthopedic surgery
15
Companies
32
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
$1,230 (58.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$874 (41.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$119
2023
$353
2022
$1,278
2021
$204
2020
$56
2019
$30
2018
$63

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pylant Medical
$1,322
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$131
Baudax Bio Inc.
$130
Globus Medical, Inc.
$115
Bioventus LLC
$85
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$69
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Abbott Laboratories
$46
Stryker Corporation
$45
Innovation Technologies Inc
$24
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
AXOGEN
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 75.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANJESO · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · DYNACORD · Distal Radius Plate · EUFLEXXA · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · IRRISEPT · Integra · MAKO · MONOVISC · NA · OCTRODE · PENNSAID · REGENETEN Shoulder · 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 →

The majority of payments (58%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $81 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
50.1
County median income
$63,472
Nearest hospital
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER
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. Britten is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), with speaking/promotional 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. Britten experienced with injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Britten performed 463 injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 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. Britten receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Britten received a total of $2,105 from 15 companies across 32 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. Britten's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Abilene?
Dr. Britten's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Britten) 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.

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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