Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bret Beavers, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Beavers
Dr. Bret Beavers is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beavers performed 3,547 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beavers received a total of $33,313 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 126 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. Beavers 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.
✓ 14 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 15% volume in TX
$33,313 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,547
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,388 | $0 | $5 |
| Hyaluronan joint injection, 1 mg An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space to supplement joint fluid. |
1,102 | $14 | $52 |
| 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. |
228 | $66 | $192 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
188 | $54 | $194 |
| 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. |
128 | $26 | $60 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
77 | $25 | $60 |
| 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. |
74 | $91 | $237 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
51 | $135 | $225 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
49 | $80 | $217 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
42 | $21 | $58 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
32 | $29 | $75 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
26 | $21 | $60 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
26 | $34 | $81 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $101 | $200 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
23 | $943 | $2,676 |
| 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. |
22 | $117 | $333 |
| 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. |
12 | $132 | $1,350 |
| 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. |
11 | $1,114 | $3,150 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant. |
11 | $923 | $2,565 |
| Total knee replacement | 11 | $994 | $3,300 |
| 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 | $346 | $1,950 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
11 | $26 | $67 |
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
75.5% medium
23.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$33,313
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,759/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
126
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
$806
2023
$1,097
2022
$2,095
2021
$8,857
2020
$9,641
2019
$4,598
2018
$6,218
Payments by company (2024)
Pylant Medical
$345
Stryker Corporation
$262
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$147
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 93.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc.
$10,092
Arthrex, Inc.
$5,891
Pylant Medical
$5,374
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$4,777
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$2,215
ACUMED LLC
$1,293
Tigon Medical LLC
$750
ORTHALIGN INC
$497
Acumed LLC
$463
Stryker Corporation
$462
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$411
Globus Medical, Inc.
$279
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$170
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$127
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$125
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$89
ExsoMed Corporation
$65
Tenex Health Inc.
$40
Organogenesis Inc.
$32
Baxter Healthcare
$23
Bioventus LLC
$22
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$19
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$15
Vericel Corporation
$13
Linvatec Corporation
$12
Nevro Corp.
$11
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 64.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCUPASS DIRECT Crescent XL · ACUMED · ANTHEM · AOS PRODUCTS · AOS Products · AXSOS · Acu-Loc Wrist Spanning System · Acu-Loc/Acu-Loc 2 Wrist Plating System · Ankle Plates · Ankle Plating System · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Bioraptor · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · Clavicle Plating System · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DJO Surgical CLP Hip System · DJO Surgical Cobalt HV Bone Cement · DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System · DJO Surgical Revelation Hip System · Distal Fibula Plate · EUFLEXXA · EXPAREL · Exogen · FIBONACCI SYSTEM · FLOSEAL · FREEDOM WRIST · Fibular Nail · Forearm Rod System · GALILEO/AOS PRODUCTS · GAMMA · HEALICOIL · HYMOVIS · INSTRUMENTS · LINVATEC SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY · LOWER EXTREMITY PLATING SYSTEM · MACI · MAKO · NA · ORTHALIGN PLUS · PENNSAID · Polarus 3 Plates · Puraply · SPATIAL FRAME · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Stableloc External Fixation System · T2 · TRIATHLON · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TROCHANTERIC NAIL SYSTEM · TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD · Trochanteric Nail · Zilretta
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
151
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST F
2.8 mi
2.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 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. Beavers is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Beavers experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beavers performed 1,388 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Beavers receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beavers received a total of $33,313 from 29 companies across 126 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. Beavers's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth?
Dr. Beavers's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Beavers) 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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