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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Travis Hanson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, Houston, TX 77070
2817370999
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1780666024 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. Hanson 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. Hanson

Dr. Travis Hanson is an orthopedic surgery in Houston, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hanson performed 1,261 Medicare services across 647 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hanson received a total of $981,967 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 95 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hanson 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 47% volume in TX$ $981,967 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,261
Medicare services
Top 47% in TX for orthopedic surgery
647
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~63 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)400$0$1
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)308$64$159
Foot X-ray, 3+ views195$25$68
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views134$27$76
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)74$91$236
New patient office visit (30-44 min)50$73$238
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint27$40$129
Treatment of both broken lower leg bones at ankle17$566$1,740
Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass16$38$178
New patient office visit (45-59 min)15$117$363
Application of short leg cast13$65$185
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes12$62$222
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$981,967
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $140,281/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for orthopedic surgery
17
Companies
95
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$560,555 (57.1%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$420,478 (42.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$935 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$66,921
2023
$142,079
2022
$513,009
2021
$96,765
2020
$68,818
2019
$51,278
2018
$43,098

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Linvatec Corporation
$629,168
In2Bones USA, LLC
$351,865
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$215
Stryker Corporation
$192
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$142
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$123
Kerecis Limited
$42
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$31
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$31
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
Solventum Corporation
$26
Lilly USA, LLC
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Cook Medical LLC
$17
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Bioventus LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
+4 STEMS · 5MS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AVENGER RADIAL HEAD · AXS INFINITY LS · BIOBRACE 23MM · COLINK 2 · COLINK AFX · COLINK MINI · COOK MEDICAL CBDE · CoLag · CoLink · EUFLEXXA · Exogen · FORTEO · FRACTURE AND CORRECTION COLAG 2 · HemiCAP Shoulder · INFINITY ADAPTIS · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LINQ II · NA · NO_PRODUCT · Quantum Total Ankle · V.A.C.ULTA · VersaWrap · Zilretta · Zynrelef
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for orthopedic surgery in TX.

Equivalent to $77,872 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
289
Per 100K population
6.1
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK 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. Hanson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 2%), with 20 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. Hanson experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hanson performed 400 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Hanson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hanson received a total of $981,967 from 17 companies across 95 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. Hanson's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Houston?
Dr. Hanson's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Hanson) 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 →