Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Glezos, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Fresno, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Glezos
Dr. Christopher Glezos is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Fresno, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Glezos performed 4,214 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Glezos received a total of $21,568 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Glezos 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 13% volume in CA
$21,568 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,214
Medicare services
Top 13% in CA for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
700 | $7 | $57 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
393 | $64 | $285 |
| 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. |
388 | $95 | $405 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
346 | $32 | $130 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
329 | $8 | $21 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
266 | $11 | $76 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
200 | $36 | $170 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
198 | $53 | $246 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
179 | $21 | $107 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 172 | $6 | $22 |
| X-ray for bone length assessment An X-ray image is taken to measure and evaluate the length of bones. |
133 | $36 | $145 |
| Total knee replacement | 129 | $1,030 | $3,952 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
114 | $115 | $521 |
| Removal of hip joint lining This procedure involves the surgical removal of the lining tissue from the hip joint. |
85 | $289 | $4,135 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
83 | $1,047 | $6,657 |
| Complicated wound repair, each additional 5 cm or less This code covers the additional work for a complex surgical repair of a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs when the repair extends beyond the initial measurement. It is billed for each incremental 5-centimeter segment added to the primary procedure. |
75 | $67 | $410 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
74 | $114 | $750 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
53 | $12 | $28 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
42 | $40 | $148 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
42 | $42 | $176 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
32 | $84 | $437 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
26 | $77 | $324 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
24 | $110 | $1,387 |
| Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space. |
24 | $97 | $612 |
| Bupivacaine injection, 0.5 mg An injection of bupivacaine, a local anesthetic, administered in a dose of 0.5 mg. |
23 | $0 | $60 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
20 | $45 | $328 |
| Knee arthrotomy with cartilage removal Surgical opening of the knee joint to remove damaged cartilage from the front and back areas. |
19 | $316 | $3,800 |
| Vacuum-assisted wound closure therapy, 50 sq cm or less A therapy using a special bandage and vacuum pump to treat a wound surface area of 50.0 square centimeters or less. |
19 | $20 | $135 |
| Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis This procedure involves replacing the bone components of a total knee replacement that connect to the thigh and lower leg bones. It is performed to update or fix parts of the existing knee joint prosthesis. |
14 | $1,336 | $9,000 |
| Drug delivery implant insertion A procedure to place an implant that releases medication into the body's tissue. |
12 | $25 | $358 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
6.8% high complexity
29.1% medium
64.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,568
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,081/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
54
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$19,315
2023
$1,010
2022
$100
2021
$282
2020
$116
2019
$119
2018
$626
Payments by company (2024)
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$19,096
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$182
Ethicon US, LLC
$37
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$19,707
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$749
Stryker Corporation
$642
ACELL, INC.
$125
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$109
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$100
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$47
Ethicon US, LLC
$37
OMNIlife science, Inc
$31
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$20
Top 3 companies account for 97.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIS · ATTUNE · AXSOS · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Hip · HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK · HOFFMANN · INSIGNIA · MAKO · OMNIBotics 3.0 · PALACOS · PENNSAID · STRATAFIX · Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation · T2 · TFN ADVANCED · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · Velys
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
54
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Glezos is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in CA).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Glezos experienced with joint lubricant injection (trivisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Glezos performed 700 joint lubricant injection (trivisc) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Glezos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Glezos received a total of $21,568 from 10 companies across 54 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Glezos's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fresno?
Dr. Glezos's average Medicare payment per service is $100. 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. Glezos) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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