Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Jimenez, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
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 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jimenez performed 10,364 Medicare services across 1,237 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jimenez received a total of $62,074 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 192 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Jimenez 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$62,074 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,364
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for orthopedic surgery
1,237
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
311 | $64 | $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. |
199 | $111 | $486 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
194 | $56 | $204 |
| 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. |
151 | $91 | $300 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
131 | $101 | $322 |
| 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. |
67 | $34 | $218 |
| 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 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
45 | $35 | $206 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
25 | $24 | $172 |
| 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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.2% high complexity
87.8% medium
10.9% 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
42
Companies
192
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
$47,697 (76.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,974 (17.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,402 (5.5%)
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)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
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 total 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? 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 (77%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for orthopedic surgery in TX.
Equivalent to $599 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
120
Per 100K population
9.2
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
AUSTIN OAKS 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Jimenez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% of TX peers, with 16 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. Jimenez experienced with joint lubricant injection (gel-syn)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jimenez performed 8,741 joint lubricant injection (gel-syn) 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. Jimenez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jimenez received a total of $62,074 from 42 companies across 192 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. Jimenez's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Austin?
Dr. Jimenez's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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 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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