Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Howard Harris, MD
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Bedford, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Harris
Dr. Howard Harris is a sports medicine physician in Bedford, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Harris performed 5,370 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Harris received a total of $314,007 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 286 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. Harris 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 11% volume in TX
$314,007 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,370
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$65
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,052 | $1 | $10 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
780 | $0 | $5 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
690 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
626 | $26 | $84 |
| 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. |
458 | $67 | $145 |
| 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. |
349 | $96 | $173 |
| 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. |
238 | $81 | $241 |
| 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. |
167 | $120 | $286 |
| MRI of arm joint with contrast An MRI scan of the arm joint using a contrast dye to enhance the images. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the joint. |
166 | $253 | $680 |
| Contrast injection for shoulder joint imaging A contrast dye is injected into the shoulder joint to enhance imaging studies. This helps visualize the joint structures more clearly during the procedure. |
158 | $133 | $302 |
| Gadolinium MRI contrast injection Administration of a gadolinium-based contrast agent to enhance magnetic resonance imaging. The dose is measured per milliliter of the agent injected. |
158 | $1 | $5 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
156 | $93 | $360 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
63 | $93 | $1,570 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
63 | $128 | $1,500 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
63 | $804 | $2,690 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
47 | $1,087 | $3,000 |
| Partial collarbone removal via endoscope This procedure involves the surgical removal of a portion of the collarbone (clavicle) using an endoscope, a small camera inserted through a tiny incision to guide the surgeon. |
34 | $157 | $1,695 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
33 | $158 | $422 |
| Shoulder or upper arm muscle relocation A surgical procedure to move a muscle in the shoulder or upper arm to a new position. |
28 | $502 | $1,820 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
25 | $331 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
16 | $71 | $200 |
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.
15.7% high complexity
46.5% medium
37.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$314,007
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $44,858/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
286
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
$91,503
2023
$58,639
2022
$43,547
2021
$33,696
2020
$25,766
2019
$25,086
2018
$35,769
Payments by company (2024)
FX Shoulder Solutions, Inc
$71,954
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$11,932
Integrity Orthopaedics, Inc.
$4,217
Fx Shoulder Solutions, Inc
$3,145
Pylant Medical
$170
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$45
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Top 3 companies account for 96.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$101,596
FX Shoulder USA, Inc
$96,052
FX Shoulder Solutions, Inc
$71,954
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$33,651
Integrity Orthopaedics, Inc.
$4,499
Fx Shoulder Solutions, Inc
$3,145
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,517
Pylant Medical
$918
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$231
DJO, LLC
$173
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$119
Avanos Medical
$62
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Trice Medical, Inc.
$37
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 85.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCU-PASS · AEQUALIS · Accu-pass · B1130S0HO170400 · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · COOLIEF* COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · FIRSTPASS · FMS Duo · FX V 135 stem · HEALICOIL · HEALICOIL REGENESORB · HEALIX · INTELLIO · Integrity Orthopaedics · PRO-DENSE · REGENETEN · REGENETEN Shoulder · Regeneten · SUTUREFIX · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · mi-eye
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
Sports medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
41
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD
1.8 mi
1.8 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. Harris is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), with 20 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. Harris experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Harris performed 1,052 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Harris receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Harris received a total of $314,007 from 15 companies across 286 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. Harris's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Bedford?
Dr. Harris's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Harris) 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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