Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ryan Rowland, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Midland, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
4304 ANDREWS HWY, Midland, TX 79703
4325203020
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1740542034 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. Rowland 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. Rowland

Dr. Ryan Rowland is an orthopedic surgery in Midland, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rowland performed 4,550 Medicare services across 2,316 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rowland received a total of $27,931 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 164 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rowland 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in TX$ $27,931 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,550
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for orthopedic surgery
2,316
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~350 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
Joint lubricant injection (Durolane)1,141$5$25
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)730$63$155
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)535$1$25
Joint injection, major joint395$51$223
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)262$91$225
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views248$35$163
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)164$0$12
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views154$26$174
Knee X-ray, 3 views122$27$146
New patient office visit (45-59 min)85$113$300
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance68$79$325
New patient office visit (30-44 min)62$69$230
Total knee replacement61$969$4,174
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views58$34$140
Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose57$405$1,500
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement53$84$160
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views49$31$118
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views35$25$130
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views35$27$130
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views26$28$154
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure21$109$750
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views21$22$122
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast21$139$1,694
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint19$39$176
Foot X-ray, 3+ views19$21$130
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder18$1,096$5,000
Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope18$204$2,709
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast18$123$1,722
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast15$125$2,300
Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope14$777$3,200
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant13$932$4,402
Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope13$125$3,056
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.
1.8% high complexity
53.5% medium
44.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$27,931
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,990/year across 7 years
Top 17% in TX for orthopedic surgery
26
Companies
164
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13,094 (46.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,837 (35.2%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$5,000 (17.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,098
2023
$458
2022
$4,153
2021
$3,654
2020
$1,487
2019
$1,545
2018
$14,537

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$8,597
DJO, LLC
$5,000
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$4,498
Stryker Corporation
$3,896
Rattan and Associates
$2,161
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,690
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$856
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$197
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$151
Pylant Medical
$139
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$120
Desert Mountain Medical
$103
Bioventus LLC
$96
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$88
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$83
Radius Health, Inc.
$58
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$36
Vericel Corporation
$31
FX Shoulder USA, Inc
$23
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$21
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$17
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 64.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAPT · AEQUALIS PERFORM · AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED · AXSOS · Accelero-None · BIO4 · BRIDION · CINCHLOCK SS · COBRA · CONEXTIONS TR TENDON REPAIR SYSTEM-IMPLANT MECHANISM · Coblation Wands · Connected Health-MyMobility · DUEXIS · DYNACORD · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FLEXITOUCH · GAMMA · HOFFMANN · Healicoil · INSIGNIA · MACI · MAKO · MONOVISC · ORTHOLOC 3DI · PALACOS · PANGEA · PENNSAID · PIVOT PORTAL ENTRY KIT · Persona · Physio-Stim · Quatro Link · RAYOS · REUNION · ROSA · ROSA-Knee · Regeneten · SHOULDER IMPLANTS SPEEDBRIDGE BIO ANCHORS · SPRIX · SYNVISC-ONE · Subchondroplasty · T2 ALPHA · TRIATHLON · Tymlos · VARIAX · ZIPSOR · 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 →

The majority of payments (47%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $614 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
11.1
County median income
$93,984
Nearest hospital
MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3.1 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. Rowland is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 17%).

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. Rowland experienced with joint lubricant injection (durolane)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rowland performed 1,141 joint lubricant injection (durolane) 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. Rowland receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rowland received a total of $27,931 from 26 companies across 164 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. Rowland's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Midland?
Dr. Rowland's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Rowland) 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 →