Medicare Enrolled

Dr. James Thorpe, D.O.

Radiation Oncology · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75390
9137082276
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1851734818 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Thorpe 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. Thorpe

Dr. James Thorpe is a radiation oncology specialist in Dallas, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thorpe performed 4,059 Medicare services across 3,789 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Thorpe is 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 23% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,059
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for radiation oncology
3,789
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~338 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 1,051 $6 $26
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 438 $29 $128
Bone density scan (DEXA) 351 $9 $29
Chest X-ray, 2 views 253 $8 $31
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 145 $35 $172
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 124 $64 $289
Knee X-ray, 3 views 92 $6 $27
Mri scan of brain without contrast 83 $51 $221
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 79 $20 $82
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 79 $16 $72
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 76 $65 $343
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 67 $7 $33
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 64 $59 $263
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 62 $62 $262
Ct scan of chest with contrast 60 $40 $185
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 59 $8 $32
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 55 $6 $27
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 43 $76 $338
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 39 $79 $325
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 39 $6 $26
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 39 $79 $298
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 37 $24 $93
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 34 $6 $26
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 32 $19 $80
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 29 $6 $26
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 28 $7 $32
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 27 $27 $121
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 27 $27 $182
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 26 $35 $172
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 25 $7 $26
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast 24 $80 $338
Ct scan of face without contrast 22 $30 $170
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 22 $6 $26
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 22 $24 $103
CT scan of chest, without contrast 21 $39 $173
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 21 $49 $150
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 20 $63 $325
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 20 $17 $89
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 19 $8 $40
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest 19 $12 $48
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 18 $27 $93
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 17 $24 $103
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 16 $53 $224
Ultrasound scan of scrotum 16 $22 $96
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 15 $6 $26
Ct scan of leg without contrast 15 $36 $163
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 14 $54 $221
X-ray of elbow, 2 views 14 $6 $22
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 13 $7 $32
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 13 $53 $240
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 13 $54 $240
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 13 $49 $202
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 13 $67 $375
3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing 13 $25 $105
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 13 $29 $82
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 13 $17 $73
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 12 $7 $27
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 12 $6 $26
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 11 $9 $45
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 11 $49 $202
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 11 $19 $110
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.
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
624
Per 100K population
24.0
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
UT OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS JR.
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Thorpe is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in TX).

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. Thorpe experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thorpe performed 1,051 chest x-ray, 1 view 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.
How do Dr. Thorpe's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Dallas?
Dr. Thorpe's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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 High for Dr. Thorpe) 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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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 ↗, 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 →