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Dr. Jonathan Edwards, M.D.
Family Medicine · Athens, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Edwards
Dr. Jonathan Edwards is a family medicine specialist in Athens, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Edwards performed 10,952 Medicare services across 3,953 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Edwards received a total of $1,077 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Edwards 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 1% volume in TX
$1,077 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,952
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for family medicine
3,953
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~576 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,620 | $0 | $6 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
1,574 | $78 | $175 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
1,053 | $3 | $12 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
931 | $11 | $22 |
| 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. |
787 | $83 | $176 |
| 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. |
529 | $59 | $182 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
353 | $51 | $148 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
352 | $8 | $19 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
286 | $96 | $150 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
274 | $9 | $37 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
269 | $15 | $77 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
175 | $57 | $105 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
170 | $60 | $197 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
145 | $87 | $290 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
143 | $163 | $425 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
136 | $122 | $175 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
132 | $2 | $22 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
108 | $66 | $175 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
102 | $0 | $14 |
| Annual depression screening | 97 | $18 | $50 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
97 | $25 | $60 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
94 | $22 | $75 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 94 | $5 | $26 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
91 | $134 | $200 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
89 | $91 | $283 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
80 | $0 | $14 |
| Additional 30 minutes of critical care This code represents an additional 30 minutes of critical care services provided beyond the initial critical care time period. |
71 | $82 | $200 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
70 | $3 | $20 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
69 | $31 | $70 |
| 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. |
67 | $9 | $76 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
66 | $152 | $265 |
| Multiplex PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and influenza virus types A and B in a single sample. |
63 | $98 | $100 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
59 | $38 | $139 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
56 | $130 | $557 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
55 | $28 | $53 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
54 | $207 | $394 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
52 | $132 | $317 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
47 | $47 | $150 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
41 | $48 | $153 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
41 | $58 | $151 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $93 | $238 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
35 | $29 | $31 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
28 | $113 | $200 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
26 | $14 | $30 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 25 | $20 | $35 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
25 | $60 | $165 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
24 | $41 | $192 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
24 | $20 | $77 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
23 | $75 | $81 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
22 | $51 | $143 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
21 | $6 | $49 |
| 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. |
20 | $80 | $211 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
19 | $26 | $83 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
18 | $96 | $140 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
14 | $245 | $250 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
20.0% medium
78.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,077
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $154/year across 7 years
Top 37% in TX for family medicine
27
Companies
58
Individual payments
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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
$927 (86.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$150 (13.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$163
2023
$87
2022
$144
2021
$151
2020
$285
2019
$99
2018
$147
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$150
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$106
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$87
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$64
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$64
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$59
Novo Nordisk Inc
$58
Amgen Inc.
$49
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$36
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$33
ITI, Inc.
$32
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$30
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$26
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Biogen, Inc.
$16
Indivior Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
AbbVie Inc.
$12
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AUSTEDO · BASAGLAR · CAPLYTA · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dymista · ENTRESTO · EPKINLY · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · HETLIOZ · JARDIANCE · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · MYRBETRIQ · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PRADAXA · REXULTI · RYTARY · Rybelsus · SUBLOCADE · Trintellix · VRAYLAR · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · YUPELRI · Yupelri
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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $10 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
44.2
County median income
$63,955
Nearest hospital
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS ATHENS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Edwards is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Edwards experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Edwards performed 1,620 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Edwards receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Edwards received a total of $1,077 from 27 companies across 58 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. Edwards's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Athens?
Dr. Edwards's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Edwards) 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 →
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