Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Patrick Simon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Live Oak, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
6704 RANDOLPH BLVD, Live Oak, TX 78233
2104775151
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1710078969 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. Simon

Dr. Patrick Simon is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Live Oak, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Simon performed 2,229 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Simon received a total of $3,689 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 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. Simon 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.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 28% volume in TX $3,689 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,229
Medicare services
Top 28% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$75
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
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.
364 $61 $202
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
326 $5 $20
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.
263 $72 $299
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
254 $51 $191
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.
147 $25 $78
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
122 $33 $99
Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space.
105 $97 $414
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.
104 $24 $78
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
74 $35 $151
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.
50 $88 $298
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
45 $169 $870
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.
42 $26 $98
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
36 $38 $137
Total knee replacement 33 $941 $3,941
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.
33 $32 $113
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
28 $298 $1,201
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.
26 $26 $90
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.
23 $630 $2,398
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.
23 $24 $100
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.
23 $84 $456
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.
21 $249 $1,740
Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
17 $22 $92
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.
17 $100 $380
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
16 $35 $147
Anchoring of biceps tendon 13 $285 $2,092
Wrist tendon sheath incision
A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist.
12 $158 $946
Arthroscopic removal of knee cartilage
A minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove damaged or loose pieces of cartilage from the knee joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
12 $218 $1,599
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.
1.5% high complexity
36.4% medium
62.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,689
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $615/year across 6 years
Bottom 42% in TX for orthopedic surgery
13
Companies
48
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
$56
2023
$60
2021
$15
2020
$5
2019
$2,202
2018
$1,352

Payments by company (2024)

Think Surgical, Inc.
$39
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medinc of Texas
$2,041
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,056
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$156
Bioventus LLC
$124
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$92
Stryker Corporation
$60
Think Surgical, Inc.
$39
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$38
Allergan Inc.
$29
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$17
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 88.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Durolane · EUFLEXXA · INSIGNIA · Juggerknot · MONOVISC · PALACOS · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · REGENETEN · SYNVISC-ONE · Supartz · TMINI Miniature Robotic System · VRAYLAR · Zilretta
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
183
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
LAUREL RIDGE TREATMENT CENTER
5.9 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. Simon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in TX), with 19 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. Simon experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Simon performed 364 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Simon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Simon received a total of $3,689 from 13 companies across 48 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. Simon's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Live Oak?
Dr. Simon's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Simon) 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 →