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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Henry Ellis, M.D.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Frisco, TX
Speaking/Promotional
5700 DALLAS PKWY, Frisco, TX 75034
4695157100
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1821200494 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Ellis 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. Ellis

Dr. Henry Ellis is a pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician in Frisco, TX, with 18 years in practice.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ellis received a total of $21,342 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician. 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. Ellis is 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$ $21,342 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$21,342
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,049/year across 7 years
Top 22% in TX for pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician
11
Companies
49
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
$9,834 (46.1%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$7,874 (36.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,935 (13.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$700 (3.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$9,816
2023
$1,015
2022
$2,400
2021
$647
2020
$5,232
2019
$455
2018
$1,777

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pylant Medical
$8,783
DJO, LLC
$7,874
Stryker Corporation
$2,081
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,269
OrthoPediatrics Corp.
$700
Joint Restoration Foundation, Inc.
$234
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$150
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$117
NuVasive, Inc.
$79
Vericel Corporation
$37
Avanos Medical
$19
Top 3 companies account for 87.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCUPASS DIRECT Crescent XL · Ambient Hipvac 50 · CINCHLOCK · COBRA · Clancy Anatomic Cruciate Guide · GRPRO 2.1 · HIP ARTHROSCOPY ACCESS & INSTRUMENTATION SET · HIPCHECK · HIPMAP · ICONIX · IVY AIR · MACI · NANO TACT FLEX · OMEGA · PIVOT PORTAL ENTRY KIT · RELINE · SALVATION · TRIATHLON · ULTRABUTTON · VERSITOMIC
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 (46%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data— No dataN/A
Industry Payments✓ Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ellis is a pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician, and speaking/promotional 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

Does Dr. Ellis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ellis received a total of $21,342 from 11 companies across 49 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Ellis) 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 →

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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 ↗, 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 →