Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Timothy Larson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Denton, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
2435 W OAK ST STE 101, Denton, TX 76201
9402994263
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1144434242 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. Larson 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. Larson

Dr. Timothy Larson is an orthopedic surgery in Denton, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Larson performed 1,941 Medicare services across 1,287 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Larson received a total of $10,477 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 68 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. Larson 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 32% volume in TX$ $10,477 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,941
Medicare services
Top 32% in TX for orthopedic surgery
1,287
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~108 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)211$84$310
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg210$6$19
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min173$18$73
New patient office visit (45-59 min)148$107$404
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views132$28$99
Injection into tendon or ligament123$35$146
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)122$1$3
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)99$65$219
New patient office visit (30-44 min)97$73$298
Functional activity therapy82$27$91
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance72$67$228
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement63$45$142
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min55$16$67
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views54$27$90
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views43$25$92
Self-care/home management training, per 15 min40$19$78
Injection of carpal tunnel38$71$233
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels38$30$103
Follow-up training in the use of orthopedic device or artificial arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes29$37$130
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity25$94$317
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope18$349$1,254
Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes17$64$247
Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon14$45$156
Incision of tendon covering of finger14$448$1,446
X-ray of elbow, 2 views12$18$71
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes12$13$36
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,477
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,497/year across 7 years
Top 34% in TX for orthopedic surgery
16
Companies
68
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
$7,562 (72.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,863 (17.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,051 (10.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$297
2023
$547
2022
$98
2021
$64
2020
$120
2019
$8,090
2018
$1,261

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Osteomed LLC
$7,562
Pylant Medical
$1,226
Stryker Corporation
$493
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$416
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$321
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$114
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$64
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$57
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$52
DJO, LLC
$48
ACUMED LLC
$38
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$23
Endo USA, Inc.
$18
Amgen Inc.
$16
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Bioventus LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 88.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACUMED · ADAPT · AXSOS · Ascension · CANNULATED SCREWS · CMF · CONEXTIONS TR TENDON REPAIR SYSTEM-IMPLANT MECHANISM · Dermal Wound Cleanser · Durolane · EXT-Other · FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · FREEDOM WRIST · GAMMA · HAMMERLOCK · HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREWS · HOFFMANN · KRYSTEXXA · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · PICO · PROLAYER · Physio-Stim · REUNION · RIA · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · T2 · TFN ADVANCED · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VARIAX · ViviGen · XIAFLEX · Zilretta
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 (72%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $540 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
113
Per 100K population
11.9
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DENTON
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. Larson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Larson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Larson performed 211 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Larson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Larson received a total of $10,477 from 16 companies across 68 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. Larson's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Denton?
Dr. Larson's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Larson) 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 →