Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kenneth Westover, M.D., PH.D.

Radiology - Diagnostic · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75390
2146458525
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1629261524 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. Westover 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. Westover

Dr. Kenneth Westover is a radiology - diagnostic in Dallas, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Westover performed 1,456 Medicare services across 555 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Westover received a total of $24,625 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 22 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Westover 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ 1,456 Medicare services$ $24,625 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,456
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
555
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~81 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
Calculation of radiation therapy dose635$26$115
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device176$48$231
CT guidance for radiation therapy130$35$122
High precision radiation therapy planning67$335$1,637
Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy67$180$759
Complex radiation therapy planning65$132$599
Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions64$152$616
Obtaining respiratory data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment48$84$322
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)45$139$664
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)43$77$344
Management of cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions41$504$2,311
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved29$66$319
3d radiation therapy planning24$180$848
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)22$113$464
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.
2.8% high complexity
89.6% medium
7.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$24,625
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,104/year across 6 years
Top 7% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
7
Companies
22
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$16,780 (68.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,146 (25.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,699 (6.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$7,616
2023
$10,740
2022
$123
2021
$2,750
2020
$2,772
2018
$624

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$10,740
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$6,163
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$2,772
Amgen Inc.
$2,750
Promega Corporation
$1,337
Genentech, Inc.
$624
Elekta, Inc.
$239
Top 3 companies account for 79.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ELEKTA MEDICAL LINEAR ACCELERATOR · LUMAKRAS · TAGRISSO
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 →

The majority of payments (68%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for radiology - diagnostic in TX.

Equivalent to $1,691 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiology - Diagnostics within 10 mi
58
Per 100K population
2.2
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
UT OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS JR.
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. Westover is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 7%), with 18 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. Westover experienced with calculation of radiation therapy dose?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Westover performed 635 calculation of radiation therapy dose 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. Westover receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Westover received a total of $24,625 from 7 companies across 22 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. Westover's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Dallas?
Dr. Westover's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Westover) 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 →