Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Barrington, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
6020 W PARKER RD, Plano, TX 75093
9726088868
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1336120328 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. Barrington 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. Barrington

Dr. John Barrington is an adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician in Plano, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barrington performed 17,308 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barrington received a total of $2,252,210 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 815 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. Barrington 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.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 2% volume in TX $2,252,210 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
17,308
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$33
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
Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta)
An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams.
12,768 $13 $31
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
974 $34 $105
X-ray for bone length assessment
An X-ray image is taken to measure and evaluate the length of bones.
700 $33 $132
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
633 $50 $235
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.
510 $67 $150
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.
418 $80 $175
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.
406 $33 $97
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.
340 $112 $290
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg
An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication.
225 $9 $27
Total knee replacement 97 $981 $4,543
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.
75 $25 $92
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement
Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
55 $21 $222
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
54 $975 $5,621
Knee joint replacement
Surgical procedure to replace a knee joint with an artificial implant.
30 $871 $2,350
Hyaluronan intra-articular injection
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning.
23 $563 $1,800
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.
1.0% high complexity
78.9% medium
20.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,252,210
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $321,744/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
815
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
$147,889
2023
$269,139
2022
$246,010
2021
$188,953
2020
$379,457
2019
$651,444
2018
$369,318

Payments by company (2024)

Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$135,490
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$12,063
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$129
ORTHALIGN INC
$73
Shalby Advanced Technologies, Inc.
$51
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$28
Innovation Technologies Inc
$21
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$18
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$937,943
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$470,823
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$398,345
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$341,563
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$28,889
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc.
$27,967
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$21,536
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$17,097
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4,080
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,750
Shalby Advanced Technologies, Inc.
$376
Maxx Orthopedics, Inc.
$253
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$129
DJO, LLC
$128
ORTHALIGN INC
$73
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Organogenesis Inc.
$63
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$60
Innovation Technologies Inc
$21
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$18
Theragen, Inc.
$15
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 80.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · ActaStim-S · Arcos · Arcos Revision Hip Instrumentation · Avance · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical 3DKnee System · DJO Surgical CLP Hip System · DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Hip · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Knee · DJO Surgical FMP Acetabular System · DJO Surgical Linear Hip System · DJO Surgical Revelation Hip System · DJO Surgical TaperFill Hip System · EUFLEXXA · EXPAREL · Exparel · G7 · Hymovis · IRRISEPT · JII Unicondylar Knee System · JOURNEY II · JOURNEY II UK · Journey Uni · LARGE CANNULATED SCREW · MONOVISC · NuShield · ORTHALIGN PLUS · ORTHOVISC · Oxford · Oxford-Knees · Persona · Prospera · TracOne Uni Knee System · Vanguard · ZUK Uni · Zilretta · mymobility Platform
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

Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
21
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
0.0 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. Barrington is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with 20 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. Barrington experienced with extended-release steroid injection (zilretta)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barrington performed 12,768 extended-release steroid injection (zilretta) 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. Barrington receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barrington received a total of $2,252,210 from 22 companies across 815 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. Barrington's costs compare to other adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in Plano?
Dr. Barrington's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Barrington) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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 →