Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joshua Fox, MD

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
4310 JAMES CASEY ST STE 3C, Austin, TX 78745
5122464488
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1760685366 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. Fox 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. Fox

Dr. Joshua Fox is an orthopaedic trauma physician in Austin, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fox performed 3,905 Medicare services across 759 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fox received a total of $111,916 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic trauma 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. Fox 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 6% volume in TX$ $111,916 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,905
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for orthopaedic trauma physician
759
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~217 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Joint lubricant injection (Durolane)1,980$5$33
Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta)800$13$57
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)285$1$5
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)223$64$223
Joint injection, major joint161$57$209
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)131$92$329
New patient office visit (30-44 min)88$79$329
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure45$112$449
Total knee replacement35$1,014$4,146
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views29$26$93
Total hip replacement28$980$4,145
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity24$97$410
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views22$15$70
Knee X-ray, 3 views20$25$82
X-ray of both knees while standing18$22$84
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes16$42$138
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.
2.8% high complexity
82.6% medium
14.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$111,916
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,988/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for orthopaedic trauma physician
28
Companies
178
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
$108,593 (97.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,323 (3.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$18,132
2023
$13,713
2022
$5,142
2021
$35,729
2020
$8,748
2019
$28,417
2018
$2,035

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$109,905
Abbott Laboratories
$566
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$195
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$181
Medtronic, Inc.
$173
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$154
Bioventus LLC
$125
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$111
Orthogenrx Inc.
$52
AXOGEN
$48
Linvatec Corporation
$39
SI-BONE, INC.
$36
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$31
FX Shoulder USA, Inc
$30
DJO, LLC
$29
ACELL, INC.
$27
Medacta USA, Inc.
$26
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$23
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$17
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$17
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
CSL Behring
$13
Medinc of Texas
$13
Top 3 companies account for 98.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1688 · ALLOGRAFT TISSUE · ASNIS · Axium INS DRG IPG · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · DJO Surgical 3DKnee System · DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System · DUEXIS · Durolane · EBI Bone Healing System · EUFLEXXA · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · GELSYN 3 · GMK Sphere · GenVisc 850 · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Integra · Kcentra · MAKO · NONE · ORTHOVISC · Octrode SCS Leads · PALACOS · PEAK · PELVIS II · PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS · PROCLAIM · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · SEGLENTIS · STRATAFIX · Spinal-Stim · T2 · TRIATHLON · Zilretta · 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 (97%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $2,866 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic Trauma Physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Fox is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), and consulting-driven industry engagement, with 18 years of practice experience.

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. Fox experienced with joint lubricant injection (durolane)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fox performed 1,980 joint lubricant injection (durolane) 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. Fox receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fox received a total of $111,916 from 28 companies across 178 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. Fox's costs compare to other orthopaedic trauma physicians in Austin?
Dr. Fox's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Fox) 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 →
About this page

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 →