Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Jimenez, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Jimenez
Dr. Christopher Jimenez is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Austin, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jimenez performed 11,435 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jimenez received a total of $62,074 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 192 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Jimenez 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.
✓ 17 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$62,074 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗11,435
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (Gel-Syn) An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to supplement joint fluid. |
8,741 | $0 | $25 |
| 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. |
599 | $56 | $194 |
| 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. |
381 | $99 | $486 |
| 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. |
281 | $80 | $300 |
| 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. |
241 | $15 | $92 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
239 | $52 | $200 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
216 | $13 | $76 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
131 | $101 | $322 |
| 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. |
106 | $10 | $67 |
| Computer-assisted surgical navigation Use of computer technology and fluoroscopic imaging to guide orthopedic surgical procedures with precision. |
57 | $175 | $769 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
55 | $969 | $4,144 |
| Total knee replacement | 51 | $950 | $4,144 |
| 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. |
39 | $6 | $34 |
| 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. |
38 | $6 | $34 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $127 | $772 |
| 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. |
30 | $6 | $32 |
| 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. |
26 | $102 | $522 |
| 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. |
23 | $6 | $34 |
| 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. |
22 | $110 | $500 |
| 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. |
20 | $8 | $44 |
| 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. |
19 | $7 | $36 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
19 | $1 | $4 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
18 | $9 | $27 |
| Long leg splint application A splint is applied to the leg, extending from the thigh down to the ankle or toes, to support and immobilize the limb. |
14 | $29 | $138 |
| 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. |
14 | $6 | $34 |
| Extensive or complicated wound repair A surgical procedure to close a wound that has reopened or is complex. This involves extensive stitching or other techniques to heal the tissue. |
11 | $418 | $2,408 |
| 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. |
11 | $306 | $1,406 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.1% high complexity
80.0% medium
18.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$62,074
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,868/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
192
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$16,803
2023
$3,426
2022
$6,463
2021
$4,125
2020
$13,813
2019
$15,027
2018
$2,417
Payments by company (2024)
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$15,727
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$424
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$301
Innovation Technologies Inc
$158
Curonix LLC
$120
Abbott Laboratories
$32
ERMI Inc.
$22
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$19
Top 3 companies account for 97.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$47,788
Stryker Corporation
$3,020
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,387
Medacta USA, Inc.
$2,006
Medinc of Texas
$1,522
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$1,127
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$913
Abbott Laboratories
$699
Curonix LLC
$599
Foundation Fusion Solutions, LLC
$241
ORTHALIGN INC
$237
Medtronic, Inc.
$207
Innovation Technologies Inc
$178
Boston Scientific Corporation
$131
Bioventus LLC
$116
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$105
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$89
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$71
Avanos Medical
$50
Orthogenrx Inc.
$44
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$43
Corium, LLC
$42
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$39
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$38
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$33
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$32
Baxter Healthcare
$27
Core Surgical Group
$26
Shire North American Group Inc
$25
KCI USA, Inc.
$24
ERMI Inc.
$22
ERMI LLC
$20
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$20
ConvaTec Inc.
$19
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$12
OrthoSensor Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 85.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTIS · AMIStem · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · ATTUNE · AXSOS · Adlarity · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CORAIL · CUVITRU · Comprehensive Shoulder System · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Hip · DRG IPGs · DUEXIS · Da Vinci Surgical System · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · EXPAREL · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FLOSEAL · GELSYN 3 · GELSYN-3 · GMK Sphere · GPS · GenVisc 850 · General - Vascular Intervention · HemiCAP Patella-Femoral XL · INSPACE · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IRRISEPT · Integra · Kincise Surgical Automated System · MAKO · MONOVISC · Mpact · NA · OCTRODE · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORTHALIGN PLUS · ORTHOCORD · ORTHOLOC · ORTHOVISC · OrthAlign Plus System · PEAK · PENNSAID · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PREVENA · PROCLAIM · Persona · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · RAYOS · REGENETEN · REUNION · ROSA · ROSA-Knee · SIGNIA · STERNALOCK BLU SYSTEM · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC-ONE · T2 · TISSEEL · TRIATHLON · Taperloc · Tripole SCS Leads · VARIAX · Velys · Verasense · XARELTO · Zilretta
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
120
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Jimenez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with 17 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. Jimenez experienced with joint lubricant injection (gel-syn)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jimenez performed 8,741 joint lubricant injection (gel-syn) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Jimenez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jimenez received a total of $62,074 from 42 companies across 192 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Jimenez's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Austin?
Dr. Jimenez's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Jimenez) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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