Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Faustin Stevens, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Kennewick, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Stevens
Dr. Faustin Stevens is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Kennewick, WA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stevens performed 3,057 Medicare services across 2,208 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stevens received a total of $2,370 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 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. Stevens 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in WA
$2,370 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,057
Medicare services
Top 7% in WA for orthopedic surgery
2,208
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~170 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
452 | $25 | $115 |
| 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. |
361 | $92 | $419 |
| 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. |
272 | $63 | $296 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
242 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
236 | $27 | $124 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
136 | $11 | $100 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
126 | $8 | $100 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
126 | $17 | $80 |
| Short leg cast application Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing. |
81 | $62 | $267 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient. |
81 | $38 | $159 |
| Toe strapping Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization. |
77 | $13 | $63 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 75 | $16 | $136 |
| Bone graft harvest from small bone A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from a small bone to be used as a graft for another part of the body. |
74 | $71 | $588 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
71 | $213 | $1,376 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
64 | $73 | $368 |
| CT scan of leg, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the leg's internal structures. |
63 | $97 | $442 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
57 | $19 | $80 |
| 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. |
47 | $117 | $545 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance. |
41 | $168 | $1,267 |
| Partial removal of foot bone to straighten toe A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of a foot bone, excluding the big toe, to correct toe alignment. |
41 | $180 | $1,271 |
| Removal of surface implant from bone A surgical procedure to remove an implant that is attached to the surface of a bone. |
40 | $231 | $1,263 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
34 | $40 | $182 |
| Toe soft tissue angular deformity reconstruction A surgical procedure to correct an angular deformity of the toe by reconstructing the surrounding soft tissue. |
31 | $139 | $1,186 |
| Big toe joint fusion with foot Surgical procedure to fuse the big toe joint to the foot. This stabilizes the joint by connecting the bones. |
28 | $410 | $1,893 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
28 | $37 | $186 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
20 | $40 | $183 |
| Removal of small bone at big toe joint This procedure involves the surgical removal of a small bone located beneath the long bone of the foot at the big toe joint. |
18 | $122 | $1,074 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
18 | $128 | $590 |
| Lengthening of calf muscle | 17 | $181 | $1,497 |
| Ankle joint reconstruction with prosthesis Surgical procedure to reconstruct the ankle joint by replacing it with a prosthetic device. |
14 | $734 | $3,137 |
| Primary repair of ankle ligament Surgical repair of a torn or disrupted ligament in the ankle to restore stability. |
13 | $193 | $1,596 |
| Heel bone incision or partial removal A surgical procedure involving an incision into the heel bone or the partial removal of a portion of the heel bone. |
13 | $362 | $2,138 |
| Fusion of multiple foot joints | 13 | $555 | $2,394 |
| Fusion of foot in midfoot region | 13 | $339 | $2,028 |
| Fusion of foot below ankle A surgical procedure to join bones in the foot below the ankle joint to eliminate motion and relieve pain. |
12 | $539 | $2,556 |
| Partial removal of outer lower leg bone Surgical removal of a portion of the fibula, the smaller bone in the lower leg. |
11 | $259 | $2,135 |
| Removal of tendon lining on sole of foot A surgical procedure to remove the lining of a tendon located on the underside of the foot. |
11 | $141 | $1,164 |
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.
2.2% high complexity
14.8% medium
83.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,370
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $339/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in WA for orthopedic surgery
9
Companies
54
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
$2,370 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$45
2023
$176
2022
$338
2021
$403
2020
$133
2019
$404
2018
$870
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Paragon 28, Inc.
$26
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$1,422
Arthrex, Inc.
$663
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$70
Bioventus LLC
$60
Paragon 28, Inc.
$53
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$52
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$19
ZIMVIE INC.
$17
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 90.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCULIF · ANCHORAGE · APEX · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AXS INFINITY LS · AXSOS · Apex 3D · Biomet OrthoPak Non-invasive Bone Growth Stimulator System · CLAW II · DJO Surgical Turon Modular Shoulder System · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FUSEFORCE · GRAVITY · INBONE · MAGNETOM Free.Max · MAXTORQUE · MONOVISC · OMEGA · ORTHOLOC 3DI · ORTHOLOC 3DI CROSSCHECK · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · STAR · T2 · VALOR · VARIAX
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.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
14.3
County median income
$87,316
Nearest hospital
TRIOS HEALTH
5.5 mi
5.5 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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. Stevens is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Stevens experienced with foot x-ray, 3+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stevens performed 452 foot x-ray, 3+ views 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. Stevens receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stevens received a total of $2,370 from 9 companies across 54 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. Stevens's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kennewick?
Dr. Stevens's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Stevens) 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 →
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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.
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