Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kevin Vanden Berge, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Stephenville, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
351 E TARLETON ST, Stephenville, TX 76401
2549680292
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1760695449 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. Vanden Berge 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. Vanden Berge

Dr. Kevin Vanden Berge is a student in an organized health care education/training program in Stephenville, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vanden Berge performed 7,641 Medicare services across 3,110 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vanden Berge received a total of $827 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 36 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Vanden Berge 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in TX$ $827 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,641
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
3,110
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~424 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
Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta)1,568$13$35
Betamethasone steroid injection988$5$25
Joint injection, major joint962$53$223
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)837$62$106
Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose538$95$500
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views478$24$92
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg422$6$15
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)368$89$153
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views221$25$116
X-ray of both knees while standing186$28$89
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views175$34$109
New patient office visit (30-44 min)162$72$169
New patient office visit (45-59 min)100$113$241
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views71$25$98
Total knee replacement66$955$5,598
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views59$30$99
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint47$39$164
Foot X-ray, 3+ views46$23$94
X-ray of elbow, 2 views43$20$90
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint35$36$176
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views30$25$96
Review by radiologist of hip joint image27$94$310
Injection of contrast for imaging of hip joint26$183$486
Total hip replacement25$991$9,526
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder22$1,098$6,066
Release and/or relocation of hand nerve22$285$1,665
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)21$137$244
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views19$27$116
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views19$28$72
X-ray of both hips, 2 views19$30$131
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views14$21$91
Injection into tendon or ligament13$42$156
Initial hospital admission, high complexity12$114$327
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.
1.2% high complexity
60.2% medium
38.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$827
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $118/year across 7 years
Top 27% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
13
Companies
36
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
$827 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$157
2023
$84
2022
$58
2021
$141
2020
$141
2019
$198
2018
$49

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$192
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$115
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$112
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$92
Pylant Medical
$70
Stryker Corporation
$42
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$42
Amgen Inc.
$38
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$33
Bioventus LLC
$29
Ethicon US, LLC
$23
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$21
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 50.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ETHICON · EVOLVE · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · GAMMA · KRYSTEXXA · LIGASURE · PENNSAID · Trauma-None · Zilretta
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $11 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Programs within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
64.7
County median income
$65,351
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILL
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. Vanden Berge is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of practice experience.

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. Vanden Berge experienced with extended-release steroid injection (zilretta)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vanden Berge performed 1,568 extended-release steroid injection (zilretta) 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. Vanden Berge receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vanden Berge received a total of $827 from 13 companies across 36 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. Vanden Berge's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Stephenville?
Dr. Vanden Berge's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Vanden Berge) 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 →