Specialty Directory
Orthopedic Surgery in TEXARKANA, TX
Federal CMS data for 8 orthopedic surgery providers practicing in TEXARKANA, TX. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
8
Providers
Median industry payments
$858
8
Orthopedic Surgery Providers
in TEXARKANA, TX
$858
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
192
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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Orthopedic Surgery Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMPSON, DOUGLAS MD | 10,697 | 2,590 | Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) | $881 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (81%) | Very High |
| BROWN, HOWARD MD,FACS,FAAOS | 816 | 579 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $2,502 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (72%) | Very High |
| ABEBE, ERMIAS M.D. | 225 | 199 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $9,638 (2018-2024) | Travel (48%) | Very High |
| SMOLARZ, GREGORY MD | 207 | 198 | New patient office visit (45-59 min) | $2,240 (2018-2024) | Travel (70%) | Very High |
| WEEMS, HAROLD MD | 178 | 170 | New patient office visit (45-59 min) | $835 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| PORTER, STEVEN M.D. | 138 | 131 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $551 (2018-2022) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| ALKIRE, CAREY M.D. | — | — | — | $619 (2018-2020) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Moderate |
| HAMLIN, FRANK MD | — | — | — | $0 | — | Low |
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 (5)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| BROWN, HOWARD | 816 | $2,502 |
| ABEBE, ERMIAS | 225 | $9,638 |
| SMOLARZ, GREGORY | 207 | $2,240 |
| WEEMS, HAROLD | 178 | $835 |
| PORTER, STEVEN | 138 | $551 |
General Practice (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| ALKIRE, CAREY | 0 | $619 |
| HAMLIN, FRANK | 0 | $0 |
Mixed Practice (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| THOMPSON, DOUGLAS | 10,697 | $881 |