Total Payments
$84,351
2024 Payments
$164.23
Companies
16
Transactions
206
Medicare Patients
697
Medicare Billing
$100,045
Payment Breakdown by Category
Education$65,154 (77.2%)
Travel$10,752 (12.7%)
Food & Beverage$6,945 (8.2%)
Other$1,500 (1.8%)
Payments by Nature
| Nature of Payment | Amount | Transactions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $65,154 | 19 | 77.2% |
| Travel and Lodging | $10,752 | 53 | 12.7% |
| Food and Beverage | $6,945 | 131 | 8.2% |
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $1,500 | 3 | 1.8% |
Top Paying Companies
| Company | Total | Records | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | $76,524 | 110 | $0 (2022) |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | $2,719 | 14 | $0 (2022) |
| Davol Inc. | $2,484 | 24 | $0 (2024) |
| NUVASIVE, INC. | $1,729 | 16 | $0 (2017) |
| Allergan, Inc. | $616.04 | 30 | $0 (2020) |
| CONMED Corporation | $56.67 | 1 | $0 (2018) |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $47.75 | 2 | $0 (2024) |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | $30.94 | 1 | $0 (2022) |
| Covidien LP | $23.08 | 1 | $0 (2020) |
| Medtronic, Inc. | $20.37 | 1 | $0 (2024) |
Payment History by Year
| Year | Amount | Transactions | Top Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164.23 | 5 | Davol Inc. ($103.68) |
| 2023 | $442.98 | 7 | Davol Inc. ($389.10) |
| 2022 | $19,559 | 27 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ($16,758) |
| 2021 | $8,386 | 7 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ($8,323) |
| 2020 | $8,944 | 11 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ($8,877) |
| 2019 | $26,514 | 41 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ($26,514) |
| 2018 | $12,915 | 63 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ($10,676) |
| 2017 | $7,425 | 45 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ($5,375) |
All Payment Transactions
206 individual payment records from CMS Open Payments — Page 1 of 9
| Date | Company | Product | Nature | Form | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2024 | Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | Exparel (Drug), Iovera, Zilretta | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $23.91 | General |
| Category: Pain Management | ||||||
| 03/19/2024 | Davol Inc. | Phasix Mesh (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $80.95 | General |
| Category: Surgery | ||||||
| 03/12/2024 | Davol Inc. | Phasix Mesh (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $22.73 | General |
| Category: Surgery | ||||||
| 02/28/2024 | Solventum Corporation | PREVENA (Device), V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $16.27 | General |
| Category: Negative Pressure Systems & Dressings | ||||||
| 01/22/2024 | Medtronic, Inc. | LIGASURE (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $20.37 | General |
| Category: Vessel Sealing | ||||||
| 11/11/2023 | ATRICURE, INC. | ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $13.13 | General |
| Category: CARDIOVASCULAR | ||||||
| 09/28/2023 | Davol Inc. | Phasix Mesh (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $156.19 | General |
| Category: Surgery | ||||||
| 09/13/2023 | KCI USA, Inc. | PREVENA (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $16.91 | General |
| Category: Negative Pressure Systems & Dressings | ||||||
| 08/03/2023 | Davol Inc. | Phasix Mesh (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $95.17 | General |
| Category: Surgery | ||||||
| 06/19/2023 | Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | Exparel (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $23.84 | General |
| Category: Pain Management | ||||||
| 02/28/2023 | Davol Inc. | Phasix Mesh (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $125.00 | General |
| Category: Surgery | ||||||
| 02/20/2023 | Davol Inc. | Phasix Mesh (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $12.74 | General |
| Category: Surgery | ||||||
| 12/12/2022 | Davol Inc. | Phasix Mesh (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $30.21 | General |
| Category: BD Interventional Surgery | ||||||
| 12/09/2022 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | Da Vinci Surgical System (Device) | Education | Cash or cash equivalent | $4,000.00 | General |
| Category: SURGERY | ||||||
| 12/09/2022 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | Da Vinci Surgical System (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $150.00 | General |
| Category: SURGERY | ||||||
| 11/23/2022 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | Da Vinci Surgical System (Device) | Education | Cash or cash equivalent | $4,000.00 | General |
| Category: SURGERY | ||||||
| 11/23/2022 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | Da Vinci Surgical System (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $150.00 | General |
| Category: SURGERY | ||||||
| 11/05/2022 | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | AdvantageRib (Device) | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $240.33 | General |
| Category: CMF & Thoracic | ||||||
| 11/05/2022 | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | AdvantageRib (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $140.42 | General |
| Category: CMF & Thoracic | ||||||
| 11/05/2022 | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | AdvantageRib (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $125.00 | General |
| Category: CMF & Thoracic | ||||||
| 11/05/2022 | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | AdvantageRib (Device) | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $64.01 | General |
| Category: CMF & Thoracic | ||||||
| 11/04/2022 | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | AdvantageRib (Device) | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $617.95 | General |
| Category: CMF & Thoracic | ||||||
| 11/04/2022 | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | AdvantageRib (Device) | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $240.33 | General |
| Category: CMF & Thoracic | ||||||
| 11/04/2022 | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | RIBFIX BLU ADVANTAGE (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $57.07 | General |
| Category: CMF & Thoracic | ||||||
| 11/04/2022 | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | AdvantageRib (Device) | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $34.00 | General |
| Category: CMF & Thoracic | ||||||
Medicare Billing by Year
| Year | Procedures | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Medicare Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 211 | 287 | $79,039 | $30,992 |
| 2022 | 8 | 199 | 261 | $72,814 | $27,679 |
| 2021 | 8 | 210 | 282 | $80,885 | $34,073 |
| 2020 | 3 | 77 | 93 | $37,453 | $7,301 |
Total Patients
697
Total Services
923
Medicare Billing
$100,045
Procedure Codes
28
All Medicare Procedures & Services
28 procedure records from CMS Medicare Utilization — Page 1 of 2
| HCPCS | Description | Setting | Year | Patients | Services | Charges | Medicare Paid | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47563 | Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | Facility | 2023 | 15 | 15 | $21,155 | $6,460 | 30.5% |
| 99223 | Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 45 | 45 | $14,355 | $5,738 | 40.0% |
| 99232 | Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 45 | 92 | $10,672 | $5,351 | 50.1% |
| 49905 | Repair of abdomen using abdominal lining graft | Facility | 2023 | 17 | 18 | $14,104 | $4,358 | 30.9% |
| 99222 | Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 27 | 27 | $5,832 | $2,571 | 44.1% |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | Office | 2023 | 19 | 19 | $4,750 | $2,148 | 45.2% |
| 99233 | Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 14 | 21 | $3,486 | $1,749 | 50.2% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | Office | 2023 | 13 | 15 | $2,445 | $1,319 | 53.9% |
| 99231 | Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 16 | 35 | $2,240 | $1,299 | 58.0% |
| 99223 | Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes | Facility | 2022 | 50 | 50 | $15,915 | $7,289 | 45.8% |
| 47563 | Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | Facility | 2022 | 13 | 13 | $21,590 | $5,830 | 27.0% |
| 99232 | Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes | Facility | 2022 | 46 | 92 | $10,807 | $4,923 | 45.6% |
| 49905 | Repair of abdomen using abdominal lining graft | Facility | 2022 | 17 | 18 | $11,616 | $3,769 | 32.4% |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | Office | 2022 | 29 | 29 | $7,250 | $2,889 | 39.8% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | Office | 2022 | 11 | 12 | $1,956 | $1,141 | 58.3% |
| 99231 | Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes | Facility | 2022 | 19 | 32 | $2,048 | $923.41 | 45.1% |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | Office | 2022 | 14 | 15 | $1,632 | $914.48 | 56.0% |
| 47563 | Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using endoscope | Facility | 2021 | 17 | 17 | $27,200 | $7,735 | 28.4% |
| 99223 | Initial hospital inpatient care, typically 70 minutes per day | Facility | 2021 | 46 | 46 | $14,352 | $6,940 | 48.4% |
| 99205 | New patient outpatient visit, total time 60-74 minutes | Office | 2021 | 35 | 35 | $10,220 | $5,481 | 53.6% |
| 99232 | Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 25 minutes per day | Facility | 2021 | 39 | 95 | $11,813 | $5,143 | 43.5% |
| 99204 | New patient outpatient visit, total time 45-59 minutes | Office | 2021 | 29 | 29 | $7,250 | $2,976 | 41.1% |
| 99233 | Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 35 minutes per day | Facility | 2021 | 17 | 30 | $4,500 | $2,337 | 51.9% |
| 99215 | Established patient outpatient visit, total time 40-54 minutes | Office | 2021 | 16 | 18 | $3,510 | $2,301 | 65.5% |
| 99214 | Established patient outpatient visit, total time 30-39 minutes | Office | 2021 | 11 | 12 | $2,040 | $1,160 | 56.9% |
About Dr. Brian Pottorf, MD
Dr. Brian Pottorf, MD is a Surgery healthcare provider based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This provider has been registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) since 06/22/2009. The National Provider Identifier (NPI) number assigned to this provider is 1760610307.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments database, Dr. Brian Pottorf, MD has received a total of $84,351 in payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies, with $164.23 received in 2024. These payments were reported across 206 transactions from 16 companies. The most common payment nature is "Education" ($65,154).
As a Medicare-enrolled provider, Pottorf has provided services to 697 Medicare beneficiaries, totaling 923 services with total Medicare billing of $100,045. Data is available for 4 years (2020–2023), covering 28 distinct procedure/service records.
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Practice Information
- Specialty Surgery
- Other Specialties Surgery
- Location Fayetteville, AR
- Active Since 06/22/2009
- Last Updated 02/12/2021
- Taxonomy Code 208600000X
- Entity Type Individual
- NPI Number 1760610307
Products in Payments
- Da Vinci Surgical System (Device) $76,524
- AdvantageRib (Device) $2,662
- PHASIX (Device) $1,766
- ALIF (Device) $1,729
- Phasix Mesh (Device) $544.41
- STRATTICE (Device) $487.62
- ALLODERM (Device) $113.84
- Phasix (Device) $63.09
- 3DMAX (Device) $59.22
- RIBFIX BLU ADVANTAGE (Device) $57.07
- AirSeal (Device) $56.67
- XENMATRIX (Device) $51.07
- Exparel (Drug) $47.75
- PREVENA (Device) $33.18
- GRAFIX PL (Medical Supply) $30.94
- V-Loc (Device) $23.08
- LIGASURE (Device) $20.37
- BRIDION (Drug) $18.00
- SPY Technology (Device) $16.20
- NATRELLE-INSPIRA (Device) $14.58
Data Sources
Provider data from NPPES. Payment data from CMS Open Payments. Medicare data from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization. All data is public and updated periodically.
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