Medicare Enrolled

Dr. George Lebus, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
5900 ALTAMESA BLVD STE 100, Fort Worth, TX 76132
8177549969
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1780975045 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. Lebus 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. Lebus

Dr. George Lebus is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lebus performed 2,401 Medicare services across 1,162 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lebus received a total of $20,037 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lebus 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 25% volume in TX $20,037 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,401
Medicare services
Top 25% in TX for orthopedic surgery
1,162
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~172 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
959 $1 $5
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.
346 $94 $338
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.
197 $64 $233
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.
193 $26 $103
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
167 $52 $245
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.
135 $116 $510
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
107 $36 $138
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.
65 $27 $140
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.
63 $79 $334
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
49 $27 $108
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.
37 $101 $429
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure.
36 $20 $110
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.
17 $135 $630
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.
16 $969 $3,893
Hyaluronan intra-articular injection
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning.
14 $561 $1,850
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 ↗
$20,037
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,862/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for orthopedic surgery
27
Companies
102
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,620 (78.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,417 (22.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$495
2023
$510
2022
$2,696
2021
$2,408
2020
$440
2019
$4,540
2018
$8,947

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pylant Medical
$15,620
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,794
Stryker Corporation
$621
Arthrex, Inc.
$410
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$273
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$220
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$210
Globus Medical, Inc.
$142
DJO, LLC
$128
Bioventus LLC
$79
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$69
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
Highridge Medical LLC
$52
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$52
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Davol Inc.
$39
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$29
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$26
Baxter Healthcare
$24
Kerecis Limited
$20
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$19
Nevro Corp.
$16
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.
$14
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
SI-BONE, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 90.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRCAST Bracing & Supports · ALLOWRAP · Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CALDOLOR · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · Comp Reverse Humeral Tray · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System · DUEXIS · Distal Tibia Plating · EUFLEXXA · FLOSEAL · GAMMA · GELSYN-3 · Hymovis · INSPACE · Iovera · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · L360 THIGH SYSTEM · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MONOVISC · NCB Instruments/Plates/Screws · NOVOSTITCH · NovoStitch · OVOMotion · Omnia · Persona · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Proximal Humerus Strut · REUNION · Surgical Product Portfolio · T2 · TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VARIAX · Zilretta · iFuse Implant
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 (78%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $835 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
129
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST F
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Lebus is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in TX), with speaking/promotional 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. Lebus experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lebus performed 959 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Lebus receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lebus received a total of $20,037 from 27 companies across 102 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. Lebus's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth?
Dr. Lebus'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. Lebus) 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 →