Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Ebert, MD

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
4611 GUADALUPE ST STE 200, Austin, TX 78751
5124762830
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1952344657 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Ebert 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. Ebert

Dr. Andrew Ebert is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician in Austin, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ebert performed 2,259 Medicare services across 1,592 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ebert received a total of $58,132 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 172 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician. 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. Ebert 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 14% volume in TX $58,132 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,259
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician
1,592
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~119 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
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.
352 $94 $472
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.
310 $26 $147
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
245 $5 $15
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.
200 $63 $305
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.
196 $29 $159
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.
142 $113 $780
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg
An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication.
107 $9 $25
Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection
Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement.
101 $69 $923
Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection
This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint.
81 $78 $972
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.
78 $30 $201
X-ray of foot, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints.
78 $23 $130
Correction of toe joint deformity
A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance.
46 $182 $2,785
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
44 $135 $609
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.
43 $33 $180
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 39 $142 $950
Lengthening of calf muscle 24 $179 $2,327
Partial removal of foot bone to straighten toe
A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of a foot bone, excluding the big toe, to correct toe alignment.
24 $183 $2,942
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
19 $43 $700
Big toe joint fusion with foot
Surgical procedure to fuse the big toe joint to the foot. This stabilizes the joint by connecting the bones.
17 $448 $4,231
X-ray of ankle, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
17 $25 $138
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
15 $57 $305
Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies
Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient.
15 $38 $125
Musculoskeletal surgical navigation with imaging guidance
A surgical procedure that uses imaging technology to guide orthopedic operations on the musculoskeletal system.
14 $171 $2,000
Ankle joint reconstruction with prosthesis
Surgical procedure to reconstruct the ankle joint by replacing it with a prosthetic device.
14 $725 $4,952
Short leg cast application
Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing.
14 $64 $420
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.
13 $34 $200
Removal of deep implant from bone
A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone.
11 $252 $3,166
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.
0.8% high complexity
25.8% medium
73.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$58,132
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,305/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician
21
Companies
172
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
$40,153 (69.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,188 (17.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,791 (13.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$18,669
2023
$27,596
2022
$669
2021
$1,430
2020
$200
2019
$5,854
2018
$3,714

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$26,436
Medline Industries LP
$9,716
Stryker Corporation
$7,009
Medinc of Texas
$4,654
International Life Sciences
$4,000
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,395
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$1,733
Medline Industries, Inc.
$1,119
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$290
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$174
Abbott Laboratories
$153
Linvatec Corporation
$140
Paragon 28, Inc.
$110
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.
$46
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$41
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$27
Curonix LLC
$21
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$21
Bioventus LLC
$19
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 74.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
4.5 and 5.5mm Knotless Anchor · 7 X 23MM CITRELOCK IMPLANT · ACTISHIELD · ALLOWRAP · ASNIS · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Actishield · BIOBRACE 23MM · CITREFIX · DART-FIRE · Durolane · EVOS · Extremities Instruments · FLEXBAND · Foot and Ankle · Footprint Ultra PK. SL · GRAVITY · HEALICOIL · Hat-Trick · INBONE · INFINITY · INFINITY ADAPTIS · INVISION · MEDLINE UNITE · Medline · Medline Unite Foot Plating System · NA · NONE · NOVOSTITCH · ORTHOLOC · ORTHOLOC 3DI · PENDING · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · PROPHECY · Physio-Stim · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Q-FIX · RAVINE LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM · Regeneten · S Series Ultrasound System · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SCP Bone Substitute · Vascepa · 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 (69%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $2,573 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL
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. Ebert is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), with consulting-driven 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. Ebert experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ebert performed 352 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Ebert receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ebert received a total of $58,132 from 21 companies across 172 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. Ebert's costs compare to other orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physicians in Austin?
Dr. Ebert's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Ebert) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →