Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Neff, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
915 GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77024
7133535770
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1447468046 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. Neff 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. Neff

Dr. Robert Neff is an adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician in Houston, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Neff performed 3,278 Medicare services across 1,682 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Neff received a total of $4,238 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 55 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician. 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. Neff 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 28% volume in TX$ $4,238 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,278
Medicare services
Top 28% in TX for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
1,682
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~182 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 (Durolane)1,080$5$20
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)373$65$212
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views334$35$145
Betamethasone steroid injection302$5$15
Joint injection, major joint274$58$414
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views187$33$146
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)144$94$314
Knee X-ray, 3 views97$29$125
Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose65$559$3,633
New patient office visit (30-44 min)63$85$317
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)60$120$421
Total knee replacement53$1,053$7,704
Total hip replacement47$1,050$7,212
New patient office visit (45-59 min)41$127$483
X-ray for bone length assessment32$34$139
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views24$26$110
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views23$31$135
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views18$44$122
X-ray of both hips, 2 views17$32$140
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)17$159$600
Initial hospital admission, high complexity15$131$588
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)12$46$128
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.
3.1% high complexity
52.5% medium
44.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,238
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $605/year across 7 years
Bottom 32% in TX for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
11
Companies
55
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
$4,238 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$245
2023
$328
2022
$764
2021
$141
2020
$1,157
2019
$1,331
2018
$272

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$2,256
Stryker Corporation
$1,500
Intellijoint Surgical Inc.
$121
Engage Uni, LLC
$114
Ossur Americas, Inc.
$76
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$60
Wound Management Technologies, Inc
$46
Medinc of Texas
$19
ERMI LLC
$17
Bioventus LLC
$17
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 91.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · Acetabular · Avenir · CellerateRx · Durolane · Engage Partial Knee System · Intellijoint HIP · Knees Product Portfolio · LCCK NexGen · MAKO · NO_PRODUCT · Persona · ROSA · ROSA-Knee · Velys
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $129 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
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. Neff is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in TX), and low-engagement 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

Is Dr. Neff experienced with joint lubricant injection (durolane)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Neff performed 1,080 joint lubricant injection (durolane) 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. Neff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Neff received a total of $4,238 from 11 companies across 55 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. Neff's costs compare to other adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in Houston?
Dr. Neff's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Neff) 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 →