Total Payments
$81,010
2024 Payments
$1,676
Companies
11
Transactions
95
Medicare Patients
5,897
Medicare Billing
$828,612
Payment Breakdown by Category
Royalty/License$66,173 (81.7%)
Travel$6,005 (7.4%)
Education$5,769 (7.1%)
Food & Beverage$3,062 (3.8%)
Other$0.00 (0.0%)
Payments by Nature
| Nature of Payment | Amount | Transactions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty or License | $66,173 | 3 | 81.7% |
| Travel and Lodging | $6,005 | 18 | 7.4% |
| Education | $5,769 | 7 | 7.1% |
| Food and Beverage | $3,062 | 64 | 3.8% |
| Unspecified | $0 | 3 | 0.0% |
Payments by Type
General
$81,010
92 transactions
Ownership
$0
3 transactions
Top Paying Companies
| Company | Total | Records | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NextStep Arthropedix, LLC | $68,475 | 6 | $0 (2019) |
| Arthrex, Inc. | $4,956 | 50 | $0 (2024) |
| Sequoia Surgical, Inc. | $4,621 | 7 | $0 (2022) |
| Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | $2,003 | 11 | $0 (2024) |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | $311.81 | 7 | $0 (2019) |
| Lima USA, Inc. | $286.77 | 3 | $0 (2020) |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | $168.01 | 4 | $0 (2023) |
| Medtronic USA, Inc. | $137.56 | 1 | $0 (2019) |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. | $39.51 | 2 | $0 (2022) |
| Smith & Nephew, Inc. | $10.81 | 1 | $0 (2017) |
Payment History by Year
| Year | Amount | Transactions | Top Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,676 | 16 | Arthrex, Inc. ($1,046) |
| 2023 | $116.84 | 4 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. ($60.92) |
| 2022 | $3,906 | 26 | Sequoia Surgical, Inc. ($1,314) |
| 2021 | $310.51 | 1 | Arthrex, Inc. ($310.51) |
| 2020 | $130.85 | 1 | Lima USA, Inc. ($130.85) |
| 2019 | $31,833 | 28 | NextStep Arthropedix, LLC ($29,403) |
| 2018 | $24,652 | 4 | NextStep Arthropedix, LLC ($23,038) |
| 2017 | $18,384 | 15 | NextStep Arthropedix, LLC ($16,034) |
All Payment Transactions
95 individual payment records from CMS Open Payments — Page 1 of 4
| Date | Company | Product | Nature | Form | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2024 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $126.66 | General |
| 10/10/2024 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $8.30 | General |
| 05/14/2024 | Arthrex, Inc. | — | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $275.88 | General |
| 05/14/2024 | Arthrex, Inc. | — | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $275.88 | General |
| 05/14/2024 | Arthrex, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $112.15 | General |
| 05/14/2024 | Arthrex, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $111.16 | General |
| 05/14/2024 | Arthrex, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $80.67 | General |
| 05/14/2024 | Arthrex, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $80.51 | General |
| 05/14/2024 | Arthrex, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $58.31 | General |
| 05/14/2024 | Arthrex, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $51.07 | General |
| 05/06/2024 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | — | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $310.20 | General |
| 04/20/2024 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $22.23 | General |
| 04/19/2024 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $89.20 | General |
| 04/18/2024 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $56.61 | General |
| 02/08/2024 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $17.05 | General |
| 2024 | Lazurite Inc. | — | — | — | $0.00 | Ownership |
| 11/09/2023 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $25.29 | General |
| 10/12/2023 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $35.63 | General |
| 05/10/2023 | DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD (Device), RIGIDLOOP, VAPR | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $55.92 | General |
| Category: Ortho-Knee | ||||||
| 2023 | Lazurite Inc. | — | — | — | $0.00 | Ownership |
| 12/08/2022 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | — | Education | In-kind items and services | $1,200.00 | General |
| 09/29/2022 | Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $112.02 | General |
| 02/23/2022 | Arthrex, Inc. | — | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $389.14 | General |
| 02/23/2022 | Arthrex, Inc. | — | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $389.14 | General |
| 02/23/2022 | Arthrex, Inc. | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $78.97 | General |
Medicare Billing by Year
| Year | Procedures | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Medicare Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 1,025 | 5,573 | $641,596 | $97,026 |
| 2022 | 29 | 1,358 | 4,053 | $1.2M | $181,431 |
| 2021 | 27 | 1,777 | 2,085 | $1.5M | $295,240 |
| 2020 | 25 | 1,737 | 2,131 | $1.4M | $254,915 |
Total Patients
5,897
Total Services
13,842
Medicare Billing
$828,612
Procedure Codes
101
All Medicare Procedures & Services
101 procedure records from CMS Medicare Utilization — Page 1 of 5
| HCPCS | Description | Setting | Year | Patients | Services | Charges | Medicare Paid | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J7329 | Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Office | 2023 | 38 | 2,625 | $149,625 | $18,766 | 12.5% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | Office | 2023 | 141 | 159 | $64,395 | $15,622 | 24.3% |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | Office | 2023 | 149 | 194 | $55,290 | $12,321 | 22.3% |
| 20610 | Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Office | 2023 | 106 | 160 | $42,000 | $8,650 | 20.6% |
| 73721 | Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Office | 2023 | 48 | 96 | $38,785 | $8,158 | 21.0% |
| 73221 | Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Office | 2023 | 43 | 88 | $56,196 | $6,943 | 12.4% |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | Office | 2023 | 42 | 42 | $21,882 | $4,848 | 22.2% |
| J7318 | Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Office | 2023 | 14 | 900 | $27,900 | $4,572 | 16.4% |
| 29823 | Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Facility | 2023 | 15 | 15 | $57,000 | $3,069 | 5.4% |
| 73562 | X-ray of knee, 3 views | Office | 2023 | 69 | 84 | $10,920 | $2,704 | 24.8% |
| 29826 | Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Facility | 2023 | 17 | 17 | $69,700 | $2,334 | 3.3% |
| 73502 | X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Office | 2023 | 49 | 52 | $8,840 | $1,994 | 22.6% |
| 99212 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | Office | 2023 | 26 | 38 | $6,688 | $1,705 | 25.5% |
| 20611 | Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Office | 2023 | 13 | 16 | $4,992 | $1,339 | 26.8% |
| 99203 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | Office | 2023 | 16 | 16 | $5,600 | $1,005 | 18.0% |
| 73030 | X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Office | 2023 | 29 | 34 | $3,740 | $914.77 | 24.5% |
| J3301 | Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Office | 2023 | 115 | 940 | $12,220 | $785.69 | 6.4% |
| 72100 | X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Office | 2023 | 16 | 16 | $2,032 | $553.44 | 27.2% |
| 93000 | Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Office | 2023 | 38 | 38 | $2,888 | $387.17 | 13.4% |
| 36415 | Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Office | 2023 | 41 | 43 | $903.00 | $353.25 | 39.1% |
| J7326 | Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Office | 2022 | 20 | 23 | $36,685 | $21,702 | 59.2% |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | Office | 2022 | 237 | 313 | $89,205 | $20,228 | 22.7% |
| J7329 | Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Office | 2022 | 37 | 2,100 | $119,700 | $19,465 | 16.3% |
| 29827 | Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Facility | 2022 | 22 | 22 | $123,200 | $19,178 | 15.6% |
| 27447 | Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Facility | 2022 | 17 | 17 | $67,184 | $17,398 | 25.9% |
About Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD
Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery healthcare provider based in Fresno, California. This provider has been registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) since 11/28/2005. The National Provider Identifier (NPI) number assigned to this provider is 1760465496.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments database, Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD has received a total of $81,010 in payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies, with $1,676 received in 2024. These payments were reported across 95 transactions from 11 companies. The most common payment nature is "Royalty or License" ($66,173).
As a Medicare-enrolled provider, Thaxter has provided services to 5,897 Medicare beneficiaries, totaling 13,842 services with total Medicare billing of $828,612. Data is available for 4 years (2020–2023), covering 101 distinct procedure/service records.
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Practice Information
- Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery
- Location Fresno, CA
- Active Since 11/28/2005
- Last Updated 05/09/2008
- Taxonomy Code 207X00000X
- Entity Type Individual
- NPI Number 1760465496
Products in Payments
- iNSitu Hip System (Device) $68,475
- PPK (Device) $241.81
- H-Max (Device) $155.92
- AQUAMANTYS (Device) $137.56
- Physica (Device) $130.85
- KNEE & HIP IMPLANTS HIP SUTURETAKS (Device) $112.00
- ATTUNE (Device) $77.99
- Palacos (Device) $70.00
- TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD (Device) $55.92
- EUFLEXXA (Device) $39.51
- MONOVISC (Device) $19.75
- MINILOK (Device) $14.35
- PICO (Device) $10.81
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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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