Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Dunn, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5001 EL PASO DR, El Paso, TX 79905
9152154953
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1689938359 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. Dunn 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. Dunn

Dr. John Dunn is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in El Paso, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dunn performed 567 Medicare services across 376 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dunn received a total of $1,926 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 37 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dunn 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ 567 Medicare services$ $1,926 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
567
Medicare services
Bottom 27% in TX for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
376
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~44 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)132$0$17
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)125$63$782
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)76$83$503
New patient office visit (45-59 min)64$112$1,005
New patient office visit (30-44 min)50$74$935
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views41$24$64
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg27$6$13
Injection of carpal tunnel19$60$488
Release and/or relocation of hand nerve18$259$3,026
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint15$36$215
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 ↗
$1,926
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $275/year across 7 years
Bottom 40% in TX for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
24
Companies
37
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,676 (87.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$250 (13.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$660
2023
$111
2022
$172
2021
$489
2020
$19
2019
$320
2018
$154

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$376
Stryker Corporation
$317
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$193
Ossur Americas, Inc.
$179
Henry Schein, Inc.
$170
AXOGEN
$147
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$85
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$63
Abbott Laboratories
$46
Medartis Inc.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$34
KCI USA, Inc.
$34
Medtronic, Inc.
$33
DJO, LLC
$29
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$28
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$28
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$23
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$19
Davol Inc.
$18
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$17
Biocomposites Inc
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13
ACELL, INC.
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 46.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
4FUSION · APTUS · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · CMF SPINALOGIC · Checkpoint Stimulators · ELIQUIS · ETERNA · EVENITY · EVOS SMALL · EXPAREL · FMS Duo · Geminus · HARVEST BMAC · HEALICOIL · HOFFMANN · I-digits quantum · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · MCP · MONOVISC · N/A · Nalu Neurostimulation System · PREVENA · Physio-Stim · REUNION · Stimulan · V.A.C. ULTA · Vanta
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 →

Most payments (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $340 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO
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. Dunn is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Dunn experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dunn performed 132 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Dunn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dunn received a total of $1,926 from 24 companies across 37 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. Dunn's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in El Paso?
Dr. Dunn's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Dunn) 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 →