Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Malcolm Debaun, M.D.

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
325 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98104
2065205000
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1134509003 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. Debaun 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. Debaun

Dr. Malcolm Debaun is an orthopaedic trauma physician in Seattle, WA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Debaun performed 147 Medicare services across 142 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Debaun received a total of $156,879 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 210 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic trauma physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Debaun 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ 147 Medicare services $156,879 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
147
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in WA for orthopaedic trauma physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
142
Unique beneficiaries
$260
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~13 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
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.
 52 $71 $255
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
 28 $99 $328
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.
 23 $56 $255
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.
 17 $913 $4,751
Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement
This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant.
 15 $896 $4,022
Removal of external bone stabilizing device under anesthesia
This procedure involves the removal of an external device used to stabilize bones while the patient is under anesthesia.
 12 $129 $1,025
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.
10.2% high complexity
0.0% medium
89.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$156,879
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $31,376/year across 5 years
Top 17% in WA for orthopaedic trauma physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
210
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$148,391 (94.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,271 (4.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,218 (0.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$93,651
2023
$44,758
2022
$16,693
2021
$1,625
2020
$152

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SI-BONE, INC.
$42,246
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$39,687
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$9,211
Synthes GmbH
$1,435
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$444
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$339
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$134
restor3d, inc.
$125
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$28
Top 3 companies account for 97.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$80,875
SI-BONE, INC.
$43,957
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$12,419
Synthes USA Products LLC
$6,221
Next Science LLC
$2,852
New Standard Device, LLC dba Metalogix
$2,050
SI-BONE, Inc.
$1,949
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$1,875
Synthes GmbH
$1,435
Summit Surgical Corp.
$1,218
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$780
Stryker Corporation
$463
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$167
Linvatec Corporation
$148
IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
$147
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$134
restor3d, inc.
$125
Baxter Healthcare
$65
Top 3 companies account for 87.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
A3 · Affixus · BIOBRACE 23MM · Comprehensive Shoulder System · DVR Anatomic Kickstand · EVOS · EXTERNAL FIXATION · FLOSEAL · HAMMERLOCK · IFUSE IMPLANT · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · LCP · NA · OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST · PELVIS II · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · SURGX · SurgX · T2 · TFN-ADVANCE · TRIGEN INTERTAN · VA-LCP · Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System · mymobility Platform
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 (95%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic trauma physicians within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Debaun is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 17% of WA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Debaun experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Debaun performed 52 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Debaun receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Debaun received a total of $156,879 from 18 companies across 210 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. Debaun's costs compare to other orthopaedic trauma physicians in Seattle?
Dr. Debaun's average Medicare payment per service is $260. 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. Debaun) 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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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. 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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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 →