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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Parsley, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Bellaire, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
5420 WEST LOOP S, Bellaire, TX 77401
7133339333
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1366522781 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. Parsley 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. Parsley

Dr. Brian Parsley is an orthopedic surgery in Bellaire, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Parsley performed 3,006 Medicare services across 867 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Parsley received a total of $598,830 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 69 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. Parsley 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 19% volume in TX$ $598,830 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,006
Medicare services
Top 19% in TX for orthopedic surgery
867
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~158 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
Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta)1,800$13$94
Knee X-ray, 3 views245$30$121
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)238$0$6
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)231$66$212
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views101$32$146
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)79$92$314
New patient office visit (30-44 min)74$69$317
Joint injection, major joint67$51$374
Total knee replacement44$1,052$7,704
Insertion of needle for infusion into bone41$25$303
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views31$43$201
New patient office visit (45-59 min)28$125$483
Total hip replacement27$1,033$7,212
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.
3.7% high complexity
70.0% medium
26.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$598,830
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $85,547/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for orthopedic surgery
14
Companies
69
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
$594,746 (99.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,434 (0.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,650 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$39,122
2023
$1,702
2022
$89,057
2021
$64,708
2020
$100,797
2019
$127,017
2018
$176,427

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Conformis, Inc.
$540,431
restor3d, inc.
$38,674
Think Surgical, Inc.
$9,734
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$5,929
Synthes GmbH
$1,650
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,156
Stryker Corporation
$664
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$221
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$193
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$68
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Lilly USA, LLC
$26
Ethicon US, LLC
$25
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 98.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATTUNE · Channel Drain · ETHICON · Exparel · Hip System · ITotal Identity PS · Identity CR · Identity Imprint CR · Identity Imprint Knee Replacement System · JARDIANCE · Knee Product Portfolio · MAKO · MONOVISC · Persona · TRIATHLON · TRIDENT · Tsolution One Surgical System · VARIAX · Zilretta · iTotal · iTotal CR · iTotal Identity CR · iTotal PS · iUni
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 (99%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for orthopedic surgery in TX.

Equivalent to $19,921 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
309
Per 100K population
6.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF BELLAIRE
1.2 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. Parsley is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in TX), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 2%), with 19 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. Parsley experienced with extended-release steroid injection (zilretta)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Parsley performed 1,800 extended-release steroid injection (zilretta) 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. Parsley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Parsley received a total of $598,830 from 14 companies across 69 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. Parsley's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Bellaire?
Dr. Parsley's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Parsley) 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 →