Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Frederick White, M.D.

Endocrinology · Abilene, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2125 PINE ST, Abilene, TX 79601
3256775201
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1033141684 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. White from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. White

Dr. Frederick White is an endocrinology in Abilene, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. White performed 19,680 Medicare services across 10,638 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. White received a total of $1,785 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 155 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. White is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 3% volume in TX$ $1,785 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
19,680
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for endocrinology
10,638
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,036 Medicare services per year of practice

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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel1,552$10$90
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,333$83$237
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)1,326$13$120
Ldl cholesterol level1,314$10$52
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test1,095$16$107
Free thyroxine (T4) test1,094$9$77
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument1,033$3$26
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential1,030$8$45
Apolipoprotein level985$21$93
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)973$10$77
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)839$6$99
Magnesium level test747$7$31
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free667$16$135
Vitamin D level test607$29$174
Creatinine test (kidney function)590$5$38
Lipoprotein (a) level498$14$94
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)492$116$331
Phosphatase (enzyme) measurement, alkaline, isoenzymes400$14$96
Collagen cross links test, (urine test to evaluate bone health)394$18$113
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated332$4$35
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total317$6$30
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report184$25$70
Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation, high sensitivity177$13$46
Uric acid level test165$4$32
C-peptide (protein) level137$20$155
Bone density scan (DEXA)126$36$335
Urine volume measurement98$3$24
Microsomal antibodies (autoantibody) measurement96$14$120
Sex hormone binding globulin (protein) level92$21$111
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue83$80$270
Urine calcium level81$6$38
Testosterone (hormone) level, total70$25$120
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)68$137$403
Parathyroid hormone level test67$40$178
Phosphate level test67$5$29
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)59$64$167
Vitamin B-12 level test57$15$92
Calcium level, ionized49$13$86
Thyroglobulin (thyroid protein) antibody measurement44$15$116
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional43$16$81
Thyroglobulin (thyroid related hormone) level42$15$128
Prolactin (milk producing hormone) level38$19$122
Iron level test32$6$34
Thyroid stimulating immune globulins (thyroid related protein) level29$50$120
Ferritin level test (iron stores)27$13$98
Folic acid level test27$14$108
Chest X-ray, 2 views22$25$156
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead22$9$102
Basic metabolic blood panel18$8$65
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated18$4$31
Gonadotropin, follicle stimulating (reproductive hormone) level12$17$132
Gonadotropin, luteinizing (reproductive hormone) level12$17$132
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,785
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $255/year across 7 years
Bottom 41% in TX for endocrinology
13
Companies
155
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,785 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$320
2023
$335
2022
$310
2021
$282
2020
$215
2019
$130
2018
$193

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,129
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$252
Amgen Inc.
$75
Medtronic, Inc.
$70
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$46
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$38
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$33
Lilly USA, LLC
$29
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$23
ABBVIE INC.
$15
AbbVie Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 81.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · Ozempic · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SYNTHROID · TEPEZZA · TZIELD · Tresiba · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $9 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Endocrinologys within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
20.0
County median income
$63,472
Nearest hospital
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. White is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. White experienced with comprehensive metabolic blood panel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. White performed 1,552 comprehensive metabolic blood panel services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. White receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. White received a total of $1,785 from 13 companies across 155 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. White's costs compare to other endocrinologys in Abilene?
Dr. White's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. White) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →