Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Megan Sorich, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Friendswood, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
1715 S FRIENDSWOOD DR FL 4, Friendswood, TX 77546
2814825695
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1366705147 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. Sorich 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 →
Are you Dr. Sorich? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Sorich

Dr. Megan Sorich is an orthopedic surgery in Friendswood, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sorich performed 4,052 Medicare services across 899 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sorich received a total of $16,333 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 65 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. Sorich 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▲ Top 12% volume in TX$ $16,333 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,052
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for orthopedic surgery
899
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~312 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
Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc)1,872$7$62
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)1,280$1$5
Joint injection, major joint295$54$317
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)286$67$232
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)89$98$344
New patient office visit (45-59 min)84$126$533
New patient office visit (30-44 min)68$77$347
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity21$94$336
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)16$39$140
Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement15$942$5,227
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity15$102$445
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant11$962$4,720
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.
0.4% high complexity
85.1% medium
14.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$16,333
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,722/year across 6 years
Top 25% in TX for orthopedic surgery
16
Companies
65
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
$10,376 (63.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,032 (18.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,925 (17.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$64
2023
$446
2022
$159
2020
$203
2019
$4,724
2018
$10,737

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pylant Medical
$5,088
Arthrex, Inc.
$4,712
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,925
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,143
Stryker Corporation
$1,039
FX Shoulder USA, Inc
$672
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$232
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$130
Mallinckrodt LLC
$120
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$49
Globus Medical, Inc.
$49
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$45
Kerecis Limited
$27
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$22
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 77.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System · Distal Femur Plate System · EUFLEXXA · EXPAREL · GAMMA · INSIGNIA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MAKO · MULTILOC HUMERAL NAIL · Multitom Rax · OFIRMEV · ORTHOVISC · OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST · REDAPT Revision Hip System · REUNION · RIA · SECUR-FIT · SYNVISC-ONE · T2 · TFN ADVANCED · TITAN · TRAUMA · VARIAX
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 (64%) 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 $403 per 100 Medicare services performed
Looking for a orthopedic surgery in Friendswood?
Compare orthopedic surgerys in the Friendswood area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse orthopedic surgerys nearby

Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
216
Per 100K population
60.9
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
4.0 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. Sorich is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), and 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. Sorich experienced with joint lubricant injection (synvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sorich performed 1,872 joint lubricant injection (synvisc) 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. Sorich receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sorich received a total of $16,333 from 16 companies across 65 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. Sorich's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Friendswood?
Dr. Sorich's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Sorich) 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.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

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 →