Specialty Directory
Orthopedic Surgery in HOUSTON, TX
Federal CMS data for 227 orthopedic surgery providers practicing in HOUSTON, TX. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
227
Providers
Median industry payments
$4,121
227
Orthopedic Surgery Providers
in HOUSTON, TX
$4,121
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
80
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Orthopedic Surgery includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Showing top 50 of 227 providers, ranked by Medicare service volume.
Orthopedic Surgery Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'NEILL, DANIEL M.D. | 8,895 | 1,539 | Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | $5,983 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| LIKOVER, LARRY MD | 7,951 | 1,390 | Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) | $3,276 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| CHRONISTER, JUSTIN M.D. | 7,436 | 1,046 | Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) | $9,125 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| JENSEN, JACK MD | 7,094 | 1,725 | Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min | $2,800 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| TANOUS, THOMAS MD | 5,937 | 1,974 | Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) | $565,455 (2018-2024) | Consulting (79%) | Very High |
| GEORGE, MICHAEL MD | 5,736 | 1,745 | Betamethasone steroid injection | $15,128 (2018-2024) | Consulting (78%) | Very High |
| SMITH, ROY M.D. | 5,253 | 1,516 | Joint lubricant injection (Durolane) | $852 (2018-2023) | Travel (70%) | Very High |
| SARDINAS, ALFREDO M.D | 4,906 | 375 | Joint lubricant injection (GenVisc) | $882 (2020-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| HOLT, MARSTON M.D. | 4,254 | 1,569 | Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | $2,870 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| SIFF, TODD M.D. | 3,643 | 2,597 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $3,220 (2018-2024) | Consulting (47%) | Very High |
| SCHROEDER, FRANK MD | 3,543 | 1,249 | Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | $2,197 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (64%) | Very High |
| BENNETT, JAMES M.D. | 3,389 | 439 | Joint lubricant injection (Durolane) | $4,185 (2018-2024) | Travel (88%) | Very High |
| CLYBURN, TERRY M.D.,P.A. | 3,313 | 1,169 | Joint lubricant injection (Durolane) | $51,064 (2018-2024) | Consulting (46%) | Very High |
| DUNLEAVY, NEIL M.D. | 2,685 | 424 | Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) | $1,793 (2018-2023) | Education (67%) | Very High |
| SMITH, CHRISTOPHER MD | 2,544 | 1,377 | Betamethasone steroid injection | $4,416 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (74%) | Very High |
| RECHTER, ALAN MD | 2,520 | 1,758 | Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | $443,035 (2018-2024) | Consulting (94%) | Very High |
| SCHRODER, STEVEN M.D. | 2,408 | 945 | Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | $7,564 (2018-2024) | Travel (59%) | Very High |
| JAFARNIA, KOUROSH MD | 2,220 | 1,629 | Betamethasone steroid injection | $255,560 (2018-2024) | Acquisitions (92%) | Very High |
| GUALTIERI, ANTHONY M.D | 2,153 | 1,134 | Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | $11,475 (2021-2024) | Education (79%) | Very High |
| PALMER, KENNETH M.D. | 2,104 | 1,587 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $9,367 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (74%) | Very High |
| LIBERMAN, SHARI MD | 2,097 | 1,154 | Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | $3,622 (2018-2024) | Travel (50%) | Very High |
| DEAN, STEWART MD | 2,062 | 1,222 | Joint injection, major joint | $1,117 (2018-2024) | Honoraria (45%) | Very High |
| MOHR, ROBERT MD | 1,973 | 1,176 | X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | $424,120 (2018-2024) | Consulting (64%) | Very High |
| KAY, ANDREW M.D. | 1,940 | 858 | Dexamethasone injection (steroid) | $21,693 (2018-2024) | Education (74%) | Very High |
| PHAN, VICTOR DO | 1,936 | 1,041 | Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | $2,815 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (96%) | Very High |
| CROLEY, JAY M.D. | 1,936 | 1,475 | Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | $14,219 (2018-2024) | Travel (72%) | Very High |
| BRYAN, WILLIAM M.D. | 1,926 | 1,345 | Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | $2,125 (2018-2023) | Food & Beverage (59%) | Very High |
| CUBBAGE, MATTHEW M.D. | 1,920 | 1,176 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $573 (2018-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| ROSEN, ALAN MD | 1,882 | 1,290 | Betamethasone steroid injection | $1,140 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| LUO, RANDY MD, MBA | 1,862 | 1,343 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $13,576 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (26%) | Very High |
| STOCKS, GREGORY M.D. | 1,845 | 1,542 | X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $2,653 (2018-2024) | Travel (80%) | Very High |
| SABONGHY, ERIC M.D. | 1,840 | 1,026 | Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | $10,178 (2018-2024) | Travel (69%) | Very High |
| PATEL, ANAY M.D. | 1,779 | 1,483 | X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $91,203 (2018-2024) | Consulting (94%) | Very High |
| KREUZER, STEFAN MD | 1,751 | 1,425 | X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $5,910,120 (2018-2024) | Royalty/License (93%) | Very High |
| MILLS, BRYAN MD | 1,738 | 1,100 | Betamethasone steroid injection | $1,252 (2018-2018) | Education (51%) | Very High |
| MEHLHOFF, THOMAS | 1,707 | 1,305 | X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | $1,656 (2018-2023) | Travel (92%) | Very High |
| EDWARDS, THOMAS M.D. | 1,705 | 1,314 | Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | $3,865,428 (2018-2024) | Royalty/License (75%) | Very High |
| WILLIAMSON, JACK M.D. | 1,702 | 1,308 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $322 (2020-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| STUCKEY, RYAN MD | 1,677 | 1,199 | X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | $109,175 (2019-2024) | Consulting (98%) | Very High |
| MATHEW, CRISTIN D.O. | 1,658 | 974 | Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | $77,592 (2018-2024) | Consulting (44%) | Very High |
| ELKOUSY, HUSSEIN M.D. | 1,612 | 1,250 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $3,658 (2018-2024) | Education (78%) | Very High |
| FREEDHAND, ADAM M.D. | 1,592 | 1,180 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $1,248,752 (2018-2024) | Consulting (77%) | Very High |
| IHEKWEAZU, UGONNA M.D. | 1,563 | 1,227 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $235,731 (2018-2024) | Consulting (95%) | Very High |
| NUTTALL, JAMES MD | 1,525 | 850 | Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | $12,629 (2018-2024) | Travel (92%) | Very High |
| VIAL, BRIAN M.D. | 1,463 | 1,051 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $10,416 (2018-2024) | Education (50%) | Very High |
| AMOR, COURTNEY M.D. | 1,419 | 783 | Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | $1,372 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| WIMBERLEY, DAVID | 1,405 | 1,092 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $2,538,626 (2018-2024) | Royalty/License (99%) | Very High |
| FUKUDA, TOMIKO M. D. | 1,391 | 1,048 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $4,348 (2018-2024) | Travel (90%) | Very High |
| WOODY, JOSHUA M.D. | 1,370 | 925 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $151,314 (2018-2024) | Consulting (99%) | Very High |
| BLOOME, DAVID M.D. | 1,352 | 1,005 | X-ray of foot, 2 views | $12,051 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (49%) | Very High |
Note: Orthopedic Surgery encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Orthopedic Surgery encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (36)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| O'NEILL, DANIEL | 8,895 | $5,983 |
| SIFF, TODD | 3,643 | $3,220 |
| SCHROEDER, FRANK | 3,543 | $2,197 |
| SMITH, CHRISTOPHER | 2,544 | $4,416 |
| RECHTER, ALAN | 2,520 | $443,035 |
| SCHRODER, STEVEN | 2,408 | $7,564 |
| JAFARNIA, KOUROSH | 2,220 | $255,560 |
| GUALTIERI, ANTHONY | 2,153 | $11,475 |
| PALMER, KENNETH | 2,104 | $9,367 |
| LIBERMAN, SHARI | 2,097 | $3,622 |
Mixed Practice (13)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| LIKOVER, LARRY | 7,951 | $3,276 |
| CHRONISTER, JUSTIN | 7,436 | $9,125 |
| JENSEN, JACK | 7,094 | $2,800 |
| TANOUS, THOMAS | 5,937 | $565,455 |
| GEORGE, MICHAEL | 5,736 | $15,128 |
| SMITH, ROY | 5,253 | $852 |
| SARDINAS, ALFREDO | 4,906 | $882 |
| HOLT, MARSTON | 4,254 | $2,870 |
| BENNETT, JAMES | 3,389 | $4,185 |
| CLYBURN, TERRY | 3,313 | $51,064 |
Cardiac Surgery (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| KREUZER, STEFAN | 1,751 | $5,910,120 |