Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Deloach, DO
Orthopedic Surgery · Livingston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Deloach
Dr. George Deloach is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Livingston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Deloach performed 1,504 Medicare services across 936 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Deloach received a total of $3,900 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 59 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. Deloach 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 42% volume in TX
$3,900 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,504
Medicare services
Top 42% in TX for orthopedic surgery
936
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~75 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
278 | $5 | $19 |
| 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. |
226 | $89 | $275 |
| 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. |
166 | $64 | $180 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 1-2 body regions A hands-on technique used by osteopathic physicians to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury by moving a patient's muscles and joints. This specific code covers treatment involving one or two distinct areas of the body. |
124 | $24 | $85 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
95 | $34 | $150 |
| 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. |
90 | $117 | $350 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
73 | $73 | $475 |
| 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 | $26 | $150 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
43 | $43 | $258 |
| 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. |
43 | $20 | $74 |
| 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. |
39 | $30 | $103 |
| 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. |
34 | $26 | $114 |
| 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. |
33 | $27 | $115 |
| Substance misuse assessment and brief intervention A structured assessment of alcohol or substance misuse combined with a brief intervention lasting 15 to 30 minutes. |
28 | $27 | $100 |
| Hip X-ray, minimum 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
25 | $44 | $122 |
| Orthopedic device training, 15 minutes Training on how to use an orthopedic device for the arm, leg, or trunk. The session lasts for 15 minutes. |
25 | $34 | $145 |
| 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. |
20 | $36 | $115 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
19 | $131 | $339 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
17 | $40 | $150 |
| Hyaluronan gel injection for joint An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose. |
17 | $402 | $1,825 |
| Total knee replacement | 14 | $909 | $6,812 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
13 | $30 | $116 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service involves 30 minutes of personal care management by a qualified healthcare professional for a patient with a single high-risk disease, billed per calendar month. |
13 | $57 | $160 |
| Additional 30 minutes of principal care management This service covers an additional 30 minutes of care management for a single high-risk disease, provided personally by a qualified healthcare professional each calendar month. |
13 | $41 | $120 |
| 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. |
12 | $85 | $250 |
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.
0.9% high complexity
27.3% medium
71.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,900
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $557/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in TX for orthopedic surgery
24
Companies
59
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
$2,499 (64.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,401 (35.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$439
2023
$191
2022
$2,040
2021
$171
2020
$211
2019
$566
2018
$283
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medinc of Texas
$1,526
Stryker Corporation
$661
BioPro, Inc.
$435
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$163
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$162
Arthrex, Inc.
$145
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$132
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$108
Catalyst OrthoScience
$95
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$76
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$52
Next Science LLC
$51
Ethicon US, LLC
$44
Joint Active Systems, Inc.
$38
Amgen Inc.
$35
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$32
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$21
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$21
ConvaTec Inc.
$19
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$17
SI-BONE, INC.
$13
Ossur Americas, Inc.
$13
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 67.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1588 · AEQUALIS FLEX REVIVE · AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · AXSOS · Catalyst Total CSR · DERMABOND PRINEO · Dynasplint · EVENITY · EXPAREL · Fibulink · HEALIX · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · Hip · Hymovis · IFUSE IMPLANT · MAKO · MONOVISC · MPO Hip System · MPO Medial Pivot Knee · Miami J · NA · PERFORM GLENOID · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Q-FIX · REPROCESSED ARTHO SHAVERS · REPROCESSED ARTHO WANDS · SEGLENTIS · SHOULDER IMPLANTS FIBERTAK KNOTLESS · SPINEJACK · Seglentis · SurgX · TRIATHLON · XIAFLEX · Zilretta
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 (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $259 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$59,066
Nearest hospital
CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LIVINGSTON
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Deloach is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Deloach experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Deloach performed 278 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Deloach receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Deloach received a total of $3,900 from 24 companies across 59 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. Deloach's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Livingston?
Dr. Deloach's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Deloach) 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 →
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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.
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