Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arie Salzman, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Laredo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Salzman
Dr. Arie Salzman is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Laredo, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salzman performed 3,585 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salzman received a total of $12,747 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 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. Salzman 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 15% volume in TX
$12,747 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,585
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$33
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
1,386 | $19 | $60 |
| 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. |
461 | $63 | $99 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 416 | $16 | $60 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
188 | $61 | $136 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
104 | $23 | $60 |
| 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. |
98 | $24 | $56 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
73 | $18 | $52 |
| Walking/gait training therapy, per 15 min A therapy session focused on training walking skills. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
67 | $17 | $50 |
| 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. |
67 | $88 | $156 |
| X-ray of forearm, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the forearm using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
65 | $18 | $52 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
64 | $25 | $52 |
| Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 48 | $54 | $115 |
| 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. |
44 | $22 | $56 |
| 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. |
43 | $69 | $184 |
| 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. |
42 | $29 | $65 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
42 | $99 | $220 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper arm that captures at least two different views to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
38 | $21 | $56 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
37 | $37 | $258 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
35 | $45 | $131 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
33 | $22 | $52 |
| 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. |
32 | $25 | $52 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower leg using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
31 | $22 | $52 |
| 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. |
31 | $129 | $261 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
29 | $7 | $25 |
| Cast removal, arm or leg The procedure involves removing or cutting off a full cast from the arm or leg. |
26 | $41 | $122 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
25 | $21 | $62 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 19 | $79 | $140 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
15 | $35 | $68 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 13 | $73 | $140 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes | 13 | $79 | $140 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,747
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,821/year across 7 years
Top 30% in TX for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
76
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
$623
2023
$217
2022
$926
2021
$517
2020
$228
2019
$9,661
2018
$575
Payments by company (2024)
Stryker Corporation
$342
Next Science LLC
$108
Radius Health, Inc.
$102
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$72
Top 3 companies account for 88.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Think Surgical, Inc.
$9,233
Stryker Corporation
$1,208
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$570
Radius Health, Inc.
$556
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$410
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$319
ORTHALIGN INC
$144
Next Science LLC
$108
Avanos Medical
$104
Medacta USA, Inc.
$59
Mallinckrodt LLC
$24
Innovation Technologies Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 86.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · Connected Health Product Portfolio · GMK Sphere · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · Irrisept · MAKO · NA · OFIRMEV · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORTHALIGN PLUS · ROSA · STRAVIX · STRAVIX PL · TFN ADVANCED · TFN-Advance · TRIATHLON · TRITANIUM · Tsolution One Surgical System · Tymlos · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · Xperience
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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
7
County median income
$62,506
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
0.0 mi
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. Salzman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% 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. Salzman experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salzman performed 1,386 physical therapy exercise, per 15 min 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. Salzman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salzman received a total of $12,747 from 12 companies across 76 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. Salzman's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Laredo?
Dr. Salzman's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Salzman) 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.
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