Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher English, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Georgetown, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1904 RAILROAD AVE, Georgetown, TX 78626
5128634563
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
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 in Georgetown, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. English performed 5,532 Medicare services across 2,361 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. English received a total of $5,679 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 8% volume in TX$ $5,679 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,532
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for orthopedic surgery
2,361
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~291 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)2,502$7$37
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg620$6$10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)449$89$206
Knee X-ray, 3 views392$30$100
Joint injection, major joint345$49$232
New patient office visit (30-44 min)211$74$208
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)197$62$139
Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance144$174$818
Total knee replacement128$978$4,694
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views100$33$127
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views78$25$87
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views42$25$90
Total hip replacement33$986$4,392
Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope30$313$2,031
Injection into tendon or ligament26$39$170
New patient office visit (45-59 min)25$102$320
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint23$36$161
Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff22$662$2,585
Anchoring of biceps tendon22$295$2,234
X-ray of wrist, 2 views21$24$94
Incision of tendon covering of finger17$186$899
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views17$29$80
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views15$29$98
Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope14$72$1,888
Anchoring of extending tendon of fingers to wrist bone12$252$1,942
Relocation of tendon of forearm and/or wrist12$243$1,937
Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers12$649$2,471
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope12$377$1,518
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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
10
Companies
62
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,887 (86.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$792 (14.0%)

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)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
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 total 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? 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 →

Most payments (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $103 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
71
Per 100K population
11.0
County median income
$108,309
Nearest hospital
ROCK SPRINGS
0.0 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. English is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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

Is Dr. English experienced with joint lubricant injection (synvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. English performed 2,502 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. English receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. English received a total of $5,679 from 10 companies across 62 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. English's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys 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 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 →