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Ian Backlund
Orthopaedic Surgery · Denver, CO · NPI 1710474952
One page to bring to your appointment. Every figure is as reported to CMS by drug and device makers. Payments are legal and often routine; this is context for a conversation, not a verdict.
What was reported
$38,268.28
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025 · $155 in 2025
The $155 reported for 2025 was less than what a typical Orthopaedic Surgery provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $569).
Who reported paying
General payments only, top 5 by amount.
- Arthrex, INC. $21,377.09
- Smith+Nephew, INC. $12,001.55
- Djo, LLC $2,812.50
- Stryker Corporation $2,058.14
- Fortis Surgical, LLC $19.00
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
Blueprint Patient Specific Instrumentation Iconix Salvation Alphavent Q-Fix
Association is not allocation: a product listed here means a payment was associated with it, not that money was paid to promote it. Detail covers 2023-2025.
Questions you might ask
- I saw Ian Backlund listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?
- Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?
- What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
Notes
Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.
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