Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher English, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Georgetown, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1904 RAILROAD AVE, Georgetown, TX 78626
5128634563
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1912953647 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. English

Dr. Christopher English is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Georgetown, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. English performed 5,532 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. English received a total of $5,679 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 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. English 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.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 8% volume in TX $5,679 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,532
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$66
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
Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) 2,502 $7 $37
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 620 $6 $10
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.
449 $89 $206
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
392 $30 $100
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
345 $49 $232
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.
211 $74 $208
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 $62 $139
Musculoskeletal surgical navigation with imaging guidance
A surgical procedure that uses imaging technology to guide orthopedic operations on the musculoskeletal system.
144 $174 $818
Total knee replacement 128 $978 $4,694
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.
100 $33 $127
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.
78 $25 $87
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
42 $25 $90
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
33 $986 $4,392
Partial collarbone removal via endoscope
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a portion of the collarbone (clavicle) using an endoscope, a small camera inserted through a tiny incision to guide the surgeon.
30 $313 $2,031
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
26 $39 $170
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.
25 $102 $320
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
23 $36 $161
Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff
Surgical repair of a long-standing tear in the shoulder's rotator cuff tendons to restore function and reduce pain.
22 $662 $2,585
Anchoring of biceps tendon 22 $295 $2,234
Wrist X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
21 $24 $94
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
17 $186 $899
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
17 $29 $80
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.
15 $29 $98
Arthroscopic shoulder debridement
A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
14 $72 $1,888
Tendon anchoring of fingers to wrist
A surgical procedure to secure the extended tendons of the fingers to the bones of the wrist.
12 $252 $1,942
Tendon relocation of forearm or wrist
A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist to restore proper function or alignment.
12 $243 $1,937
Wrist to finger joint removal
Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers.
12 $649 $2,471
Endoscopic release of wrist ligament
A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist.
12 $377 $1,518
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
11 $40 $84
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.
2.9% high complexity
66.2% medium
30.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,679
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $811/year across 7 years
Top 48% in TX for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
62
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
$249
2023
$186
2022
$765
2021
$258
2020
$1,219
2019
$1,356
2018
$1,647

Payments by company (2024)

Stryker Corporation
$249
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$2,028
TriMed, Inc.
$1,369
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$901
Medinc of Texas
$792
Abbott Laboratories
$240
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$125
Ethicon US, LLC
$97
ExsoMed Corporation
$88
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$23
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 75.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · AUGMENT · Conquest FN · DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System · EUFLEXXA · MAKO · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · REUNION · STRATAFIX · SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix · TRITANIUM · VARIAX
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 →
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
71
County median income
$108,309
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ROCK SPRINGS
0.0 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. English is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. English experienced with joint lubricant injection (synvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. English performed 2,502 joint lubricant injection (synvisc) 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. English receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. English received a total of $5,679 from 10 companies across 62 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. English's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Georgetown?
Dr. English's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. English) 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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →