Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Brigati, MD
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brigati
Dr. David Brigati is an adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician in Austin, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brigati performed 2,060 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brigati received a total of $3,083 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 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. Brigati 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.
✓ 14 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 41% volume in TX
$3,083 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,060
Medicare services
Top 41% in TX for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$64
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
314 | $22 | $77 |
| 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. |
300 | $39 | $94 |
| 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. |
204 | $66 | $156 |
| 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. |
181 | $26 | $72 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
157 | $53 | $275 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
141 | $30 | $79 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
132 | $0 | $4 |
| 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. |
77 | $83 | $233 |
| 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. |
73 | $30 | $84 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
72 | $41 | $102 |
| 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. |
68 | $36 | $93 |
| 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. |
56 | $128 | $358 |
| 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. |
54 | $96 | $232 |
| Total knee replacement | 29 | $1,005 | $3,844 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
27 | $19 | $67 |
| 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. |
26 | $82 | $727 |
| Hip X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the hip joint taken from a single angle to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
26 | $26 | $67 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
23 | $0 | $17 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
21 | $997 | $3,604 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
15 | $27 | $70 |
| 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. |
14 | $30 | $93 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $43 | $110 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
12 | $22 | $95 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 12 | $17 | $67 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
12 | $72 | $187 |
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.
2.4% high complexity
16.4% medium
81.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,083
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $440/year across 7 years
Bottom 24% in TX for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
20
Companies
54
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
$270
2023
$260
2022
$367
2021
$143
2020
$89
2019
$1,554
2018
$401
Payments by company (2024)
Amgen Inc.
$131
Stryker Corporation
$79
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$37
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$23
Top 3 companies account for 91.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$1,149
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$957
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$140
Amgen Inc.
$131
Bioventus LLC
$125
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$108
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$104
KCI USA, Inc
$99
ConvaTec Inc.
$44
ORTHALIGN INC
$44
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$31
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$26
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$23
CTL Medical Corporation
$19
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$17
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 72.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIS · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ATTUNE · Avenir · DUEXIS · ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM · EVENITY · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Hammerlock · Iovera · Journey II XR · LCP PLATES & SCREWS · Livalo · MAKO · MONOVISC · Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag · Nalu Neurostimulation System · OrthAlign Plus System · PALACOS · PENNSAID · PREVENA · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · REAL INTELLIGENCE · STRYKER NAV3 · Spinal · T2 · TRIATHLON · VARIAX · 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
Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
5
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN
0.8 mi
0.8 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. Brigati is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Brigati experienced with functional capacity test, per 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brigati performed 314 functional capacity test, per 15 minutes 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. Brigati receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brigati received a total of $3,083 from 20 companies across 54 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. Brigati's costs compare to other adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in Austin?
Dr. Brigati's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Brigati) 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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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.
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