Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joshua Acree, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Rockwall, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3136 HORIZON RD STE 100, Rockwall, TX 75032
9724758914
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1730475542 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. Acree 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. Acree

Dr. Joshua Acree is an orthopedic surgery in Rockwall, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Acree performed 5,558 Medicare services across 1,287 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Acree received a total of $16,361 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 165 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. Acree 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 7% volume in TX$ $16,361 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,558
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for orthopedic surgery
1,287
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~397 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)1,920$5$13
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)1,352$1$2
Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc)576$8$19
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)256$88$249
Joint injection, major joint252$48$141
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views153$32$90
New patient office visit (45-59 min)134$105$324
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min119$17$58
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min113$12$53
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views108$20$54
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views98$24$67
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)82$48$175
Group therapy session57$10$35
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min56$15$67
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views53$33$91
Functional activity therapy36$24$73
Knee X-ray, 3 views35$27$79
New patient office visit (30-44 min)25$61$216
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance22$79$222
X-ray of elbow, 2 views19$22$57
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views18$30$80
Total knee replacement17$936$2,481
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views17$27$72
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity16$91$254
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views12$23$66
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)12$41$110
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.
0.3% high complexity
74.2% medium
25.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$16,361
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,337/year across 7 years
Top 25% in TX for orthopedic surgery
20
Companies
165
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
$11,176 (68.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,185 (31.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,953
2023
$518
2022
$3,119
2021
$1,711
2020
$2,107
2019
$4,049
2018
$2,904

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$6,789
Pylant Medical
$5,185
Conformis, Inc.
$1,831
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,086
Arthrex, Inc.
$358
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$323
Bioventus LLC
$254
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$129
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$82
Ethicon US, LLC
$64
Baudax Bio Inc.
$47
Globus Medical, Inc.
$44
Davol Inc.
$32
Kerecis Limited
$25
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$24
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$22
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
ERMI Inc.
$15
Acumed LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 84.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ANJESO · AccuFill · Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System · Alps Plates and Instruments · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CINCHLOCK · COBRA · DUROLANE · Diamondback Peripheral · Durolane · ETHICON · EXTERNAL FIXATION · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · ICONIX · INSIGNIA · INSPACE · ITotal Identity PS · IVY AIR · Identity Imprint Knee Replacement System · Integra · Juggerknot · Juggerknotless · Katalyst · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MAKO · MONOVISC · NA · ORTHOVISC · PANGEA · Persona · Physio-Stim · Progel · RESTORATION · SPY-PHI SYSTEM · STRATAFIX · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · Santyl · TRIATHLON · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRUESPAN · Troch Nail · Zilretta · iTotal Identity PS
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 (68%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $294 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
178
Per 100K population
152.2
County median income
$124,917
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL ROCKWALL
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. Acree is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Acree experienced with joint lubricant injection (durolane)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Acree performed 1,920 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. Acree receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Acree received a total of $16,361 from 20 companies across 165 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. Acree's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Rockwall?
Dr. Acree's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Acree) 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 →