Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Geoffrey Glebus, DO
Orthopedic Surgery · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Glebus
Dr. Geoffrey Glebus is an orthopedic surgery specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Glebus performed 1,921 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Glebus received a total of $35,630 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 124 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. Glebus 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.
✓ 17 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 33% volume in TX
$35,630 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,921
Medicare services
Top 33% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$108
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
505 | $87 | $251 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
490 | $1 | $11 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
133 | $51 | $229 |
| 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. |
129 | $25 | $102 |
| 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. |
102 | $113 | $325 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
75 | $28 | $121 |
| 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. |
71 | $64 | $177 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
71 | $129 | $575 |
| 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. |
63 | $32 | $139 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
53 | $31 | $137 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
32 | $1,092 | $4,181 |
| Total knee replacement | 31 | $943 | $3,703 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
22 | $29 | $121 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
19 | $914 | $3,707 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
19 | $130 | $497 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
18 | $932 | $3,546 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
17 | $804 | $3,099 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper arm that captures at least two different views to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $25 | $94 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
17 | $25 | $109 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
14 | $27 | $122 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
12 | $354 | $2,660 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
11 | $109 | $416 |
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.
4.2% high complexity
32.4% medium
63.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$35,630
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,090/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
124
Payment records
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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
$5,751
2023
$9,212
2022
$6,783
2021
$1,655
2020
$3,517
2019
$4,648
2018
$4,062
Payments by company (2024)
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,901
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,479
Mission Medical Distribution, LLC
$270
Stryker Corporation
$56
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
Vericel Corporation
$14
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 98.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$20,166
Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc.
$3,425
Medinc of Texas
$3,273
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$2,146
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$2,075
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,919
Stryker Corporation
$1,259
Mission Medical Distribution, LLC
$321
ORTHALIGN INC
$263
Linvatec Corporation
$225
CyMedica Orthopedics, Inc.
$204
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$125
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$66
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$48
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Catalyst OrthoScience
$28
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
Vericel Corporation
$14
Davol Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 75.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · AOS PRODUCTS · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS ANATOMIC TOTAL SHOULDER ECLIPSE · Arthrex · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · Catalyst TSR · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA ANKLE FRACTURE · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA ANKLE FRACTURE · DJO SURGICAL · EUFLEXXA · EX-FIX · HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK · HIP ARTHROSCOPY ACCESS & INSTRUMENTATION SET · ICONIX · LINVATEC EXTREMITIES · LINVATEC SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY · LOWER EXTREMITY PLATING SYSTEM · MACI · MAKO · MONOVISC · ORTHALIGN PLUS · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Progel · ROSA · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · Spinal-Stim · TRAUMA · Yupelri
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Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
173
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAN ANTONIO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL
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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. Glebus is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 17 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. Glebus experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Glebus performed 505 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Glebus receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Glebus received a total of $35,630 from 19 companies across 124 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. Glebus's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in San Antonio?
Dr. Glebus's average Medicare payment per service is $108. 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. Glebus) 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 →
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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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