Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Garry Pollock, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Lubbock, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4642 N LOOP 289, SUITE 105, Lubbock, TX 79416
8067713030
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1164577672 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. Pollock 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. Pollock

Dr. Garry Pollock is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Lubbock, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pollock performed 2,055 Medicare services across 1,257 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pollock received a total of $1,091 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 7 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand 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. Pollock 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 22% volume in TX $1,091 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,055
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1,257
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~108 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.
 564 $4 $22
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.
 236 $58 $113
Wrist X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
 213 $24 $156
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
 168 $29 $185
Injection of carpal tunnel 160 $57 $213
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.
 156 $69 $175
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
 112 $34 $276
X-ray of hand, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
 102 $22 $137
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.
 96 $88 $167
Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application
A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area.
 69 $16 $165
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.
 52 $115 $218
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
 46 $277 $1,880
Additional finger release, connective tissue removal
This procedure involves the removal of connective tissue in the palm and the release of an additional finger during the same session.
 25 $203 $976
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
 22 $134 $1,500
Palm connective tissue removal and finger release
Surgical removal of abnormal connective tissue in the palm to release tension on the first finger.
 12 $643 $2,601
Wrist bone replacement, trapezium
Surgical replacement of the trapezium bone in the wrist with an artificial implant.
 11 $549 $1,575
Upper and lower arm splint application
Application of a splint to support and immobilize the upper and lower arms.
 11 $15 $224
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.
0.5% high complexity
48.9% medium
50.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$1,091
Total received (2021-2023)
Avg $545/year across 2 years
Bottom 29% in TX for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1
Company
7
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
$1,091 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$240
2021
$850

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ensemble Orthopedics, Inc
$1,091
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Ensemble CMC
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 $53 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital
LUBBOCK HEART HOSPITAL LP
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 2023
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. Pollock is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Pollock experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pollock performed 564 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. Pollock receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pollock received a total of $1,091 from 1 company across 7 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. Pollock's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Lubbock?
Dr. Pollock's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Pollock) 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.

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 →