Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dustin Rinehart, M.D.

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Schertz, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
5000 SCHERTZ PKWY STE 600, Schertz, TX 78154
2108045400
In practice since 2017 (9 years)
NPI: 1164953469 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. Rinehart 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. Rinehart

Dr. Dustin Rinehart is an adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician in Schertz, TX, with 9 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rinehart performed 437 Medicare services across 340 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rinehart received a total of $12,041 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician. 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. Rinehart 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.

✓ 9 years in practice▲ 437 Medicare services$ $12,041 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
437
Medicare services
Bottom 22% in TX for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
340
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~49 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)72$1$25
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)71$68$178
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views53$35$119
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)53$97$262
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views51$35$114
New patient office visit (30-44 min)31$75$262
New patient office visit (45-59 min)26$118$400
Joint injection, major joint25$49$148
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views21$25$84
Total hip replacement17$341$5,644
Knee X-ray, 3 views17$31$103
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.
3.9% high complexity
22.2% medium
73.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,041
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $3,010/year across 4 years
Top 49% in TX for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
9
Companies
28
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
$9,752 (81.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,290 (19.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$364
2023
$5,717
2022
$4,743
2021
$1,218

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$8,552
Stryker Corporation
$1,865
Pylant Medical
$1,200
ORTHALIGN INC
$145
Baxter Healthcare
$110
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$83
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$38
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$31
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 96.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
EUFLEXXA · FLOSEAL · GAMMA · MAKO · ORTHALIGN PLUS · Oxford · STIMULAN · TRIGEN INTERTAN
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 (81%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $2,755 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
LAUREL RIDGE TREATMENT CENTER
11.0 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. Rinehart is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and speaking/promotional 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. Rinehart experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rinehart performed 72 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Rinehart receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rinehart received a total of $12,041 from 9 companies across 28 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. Rinehart's costs compare to other adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in Schertz?
Dr. Rinehart'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. Rinehart) 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 →