Not Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kevin Kruse, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Kruse
Dr. Kevin Kruse is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Dallas, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kruse performed 2,183 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kruse received a total of $211,462 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 352 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. Kruse 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.
✓ 17 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 29% volume in TX
$211,462 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,183
Medicare services
Top 29% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$88
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
493 | $20 | $96 |
| 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. |
261 | $25 | $102 |
| 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. |
206 | $82 | $338 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 188 | $6 | $15 |
| 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. |
152 | $59 | $233 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
132 | $36 | $158 |
| 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. |
94 | $108 | $510 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
94 | $30 | $129 |
| 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. |
84 | $78 | $348 |
| Shoulder tendon incision A surgical procedure involving an incision into a shoulder tendon. |
60 | $249 | $1,963 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
60 | $40 | $242 |
| 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. |
59 | $1,115 | $4,604 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
55 | $39 | $191 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 54 | $71 | $269 |
| Musculoskeletal surgical navigation with imaging guidance A surgical procedure that uses imaging technology to guide orthopedic operations on the musculoskeletal system. |
50 | $176 | $500 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
27 | $15 | $57 |
| Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 24 | $51 | $185 |
| 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. |
22 | $132 | $553 |
| 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. |
21 | $220 | $1,987 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
19 | $713 | $3,391 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
17 | $38 | $201 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
11 | $344 | $2,909 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
18.3% medium
80.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$211,462
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $30,209/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
352
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
$2,010
2023
$2,405
2022
$124
2021
$38,463
2020
$30,813
2019
$88,567
2018
$49,080
Payments by company (2024)
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
$1,750
Arthrex, Inc.
$163
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$67
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$31
Top 3 companies account for 98.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$154,030
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$38,534
Pylant Medical
$11,319
Stryker Corporation
$2,628
Midsouth Orthopedics
$2,168
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
$1,750
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$174
Skeletal Dynamics LLC
$171
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$148
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$136
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$98
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$86
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$72
Trice Medical, Inc.
$29
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
AXOGEN
$25
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$22
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Medline Industries, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 96.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AEQUALIS · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS REVERS TOTAL SHOULDER REVERS · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY & FRACTURE REVERS · ARTHROPLASTY INSTRUMENTS KNEE & HIP ARTHROPLASTY SPORTKNEE · ARTHROPLASTY INSTRUMENTS SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY & FRACTURE VIP TECHNOLOGY · Arthrex · Ascension · Avance Nerve Graft · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · Caldolor · DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System · DSUVIA · Geminus · InSet System · MONOVISC · N/A · ORTHOVISC · OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER · Physio-Stim · R&D UPPER EXT · REGENETEN Shoulder · REUNION · Regeneten · Rotator Cuff Buttress · SIMPLICITI · UPPER EXTREMITIES · Ventix Anchor · Zilretta · 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
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
310
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 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. Kruse is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in TX), with 17 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. Kruse experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kruse performed 493 physical therapy exercise, per 15 min 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. Kruse receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kruse received a total of $211,462 from 20 companies across 352 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. Kruse's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dallas?
Dr. Kruse's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Kruse) 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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