Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Adam Wright

Orthopedic Surgery · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
5228 W PLANO PKWY, Plano, TX 75093
9722505700
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1538579214 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. Wright

Dr. Adam Wright is an orthopedic surgery in Plano, TX, with 11 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wright performed 3,997 Medicare services across 2,507 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wright received a total of $56,538 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 188 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. Wright 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.

✓ 11 years in practice▲ Top 13% volume in TX$ $56,538 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,997
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for orthopedic surgery
2,507
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~363 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
Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg786$0$3
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views679$33$105
Joint injection, major joint448$50$230
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)437$1$5
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)337$61$150
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)301$88$175
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views274$33$97
New patient office visit (45-59 min)252$108$290
Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less95$19$68
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure81$111$445
Total knee replacement71$980$4,376
Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose55$558$1,800
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views42$34$151
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg30$0$3
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views25$26$110
Total hip replacement23$1,000$5,595
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)19$0$3
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance17$65$217
Chest X-ray, 2 views13$19$95
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)12$39$100
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.
4.4% high complexity
44.8% medium
50.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$56,538
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,077/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for orthopedic surgery
11
Companies
188
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
$30,460 (53.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$16,355 (28.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,723 (17.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$17,723
2023
$12,053
2022
$2,942
2021
$1,429
2020
$11,739
2019
$10,350
2018
$302

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$47,177
Stryker Corporation
$8,560
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$234
Davol Inc.
$164
Globus Medical, Inc.
$139
Medtronic, Inc.
$110
ORTHALIGN INC
$73
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$29
Innovation Technologies Inc
$21
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 99.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · AQUAMANTYS(TM) · ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · ATTUNE · CORI · Coblation · EMPHASYS · GAMMA · HYDROSET · IRRISEPT · MAKO · MONOVISC · NA · OR3O Dual Mobility · ORTHALIGN PLUS · ORTHOMAP · ORTHOVISC · PICO · PICO 7 · PICO7 · Pico 14 · REAL INTELLIGENCE · SILC · STRYKER NAV3 · SYNVISC-ONE · TFN-Advance · TRIATHLON · VARIAX
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 (54%) 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 $1,414 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
301
Per 100K population
27.0
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
0.0 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. Wright is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 11%).

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. Wright experienced with injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wright performed 786 injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg 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. Wright receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wright received a total of $56,538 from 11 companies across 188 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. Wright's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Plano?
Dr. Wright's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Wright) 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 →