Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Peter Neff, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Corpus Christi, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Research-focused
6118 PARKWAY DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
3618832000
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1760809966 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. Neff 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. Neff

Dr. Peter Neff is an orthopedic surgery in Corpus Christi, TX, with 12 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Neff performed 4,586 Medicare services across 1,068 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Neff received a total of $51,038 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 88 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Neff 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.

✓ 12 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in TX$ $51,038 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,586
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for orthopedic surgery
1,068
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~382 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)1,920$5$18
Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc)864$7$21
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)596$1$20
Joint injection, major joint278$52$139
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)239$63$130
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)218$87$191
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views104$33$76
New patient office visit (45-59 min)93$112$290
X-ray of shoulder blade79$17$48
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views61$25$58
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views47$32$79
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views33$25$61
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views17$23$58
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views13$21$54
Total knee replacement12$965$2,692
New patient office visit (30-44 min)12$78$189
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.
0.3% high complexity
79.8% medium
20.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$51,038
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $8,506/year across 6 years
Top 12% in TX for orthopedic surgery
17
Companies
88
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$25,625 (50.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$19,466 (38.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,946 (11.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$132
2023
$81
2022
$4,206
2021
$8,725
2020
$9,143
2019
$28,750

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$22,725
Medinc of Texas
$7,595
Gemini Mountain Medical, LLC
$5,984
DJO, LLC
$5,625
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$4,670
Stryker Corporation
$2,363
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,564
FX Shoulder USA, Inc
$151
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$106
Medacta USA, Inc.
$54
Innovation Technologies Inc
$50
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$46
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$40
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$22
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Bioventus LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMISTEM · AXSOS · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · Durolane · EXTERNAL FIXATION · Exparel · GAMMA · GRAFIX PL · HOFFMANN · IRRISEPT · JOURNEY II BCS · MAKO · NANO TACT FLEX · Persona · REGENETEN · SEGLENTIS · TRIATHLON · VARIAX
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 (50%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.

Equivalent to $1,113 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
39
Per 100K population
11.1
County median income
$66,021
Nearest hospital
CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE
4.9 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. Neff is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), and high industry engagement (research-focused, top 12%).

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. Neff experienced with joint lubricant injection (durolane)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Neff performed 1,920 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. Neff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Neff received a total of $51,038 from 17 companies across 88 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. Neff's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Corpus Christi?
Dr. Neff'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. Neff) 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 →