Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ermias Abebe, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Texarkana, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD, Texarkana, TX 75503
9036143000
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1548558273 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. Abebe 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. Abebe

Dr. Ermias Abebe is an orthopedic surgery in Texarkana, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abebe performed 225 Medicare services across 199 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abebe received a total of $9,638 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 46 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. Abebe 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▲ 225 Medicare services$ $9,638 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
225
Medicare services
Bottom 18% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
199
Unique beneficiaries
$129
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~16 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)65$45$204
New patient office visit (45-59 min)57$90$375
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)30$90$289
Initial hospital admission, high complexity23$133$441
Joint injection, major joint19$31$221
Emergency department visit, moderate complexity16$76$272
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant15$900$4,257
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,638
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,377/year across 7 years
Top 36% in TX for orthopedic surgery
8
Companies
46
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
$5,261 (54.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,182 (33.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,194 (12.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$93
2023
$2,318
2022
$1,821
2021
$94
2020
$1,252
2019
$3,320
2018
$739

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$4,262
Stryker Corporation
$3,673
Midsouth Orthopedics
$1,216
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$305
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$130
Midsouth Orthopedics Inc.
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
KCI USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 95.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AM · ANCHORAGE · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AXSOS · CARTIVA SYNTHETIC CARTILAGE IMPLANT · EXTERNAL FIXATION · INVISION · KERRAMAX CARE · MAKO · PRIME SERIES · PROPHECY · PROSTEP · SALVATION · STAR · SYNVISC-ONE · TFN-Advance · Trabecular Metal (TM) Ankle · ViviGen
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 (55%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $4,283 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
8.7
County median income
$59,295
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Abebe is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Abebe experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abebe performed 65 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Abebe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abebe received a total of $9,638 from 8 companies across 46 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. Abebe's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Texarkana?
Dr. Abebe's average Medicare payment per service is $129. 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. Abebe) 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 →