Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lance Oxford, MD

Otolaryngology · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
411 N. WASHINGTON AVE., STE 7000, Dallas, TX 75246
2148263681
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1912950874 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. Oxford 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. Oxford

Dr. Lance Oxford is an otolaryngology specialist in Dallas, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Oxford performed 1,061 Medicare services across 817 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Oxford received a total of $197 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 6 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Oxford 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 36% volume in TX $197 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,061
Medicare services
Top 36% in TX for otolaryngology
817
Unique beneficiaries
$126
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~56 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 286 $65 $92
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 164 $94 $138
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 107 $95 $131
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 96 $121 $174
Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope 52 $50 $251
Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope 50 $68 $212
Diagnostic exam of esophagus using an endoscope 50 $63 $176
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 48 $140 $207
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 46 $67 $114
Removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck 28 $840 $1,751
Exam of windpipe and lung airways through permanent windpipe opening using an endoscope 26 $134 $175
Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope 21 $68 $250
Removal of saliva gland under floor of mouth 18 $201 $466
Biopsy of voice box using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope 17 $119 $335
Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm 16 $511 $1,149
Fine needle aspiration biopsy, first growth 13 $74 $102
Removal of growth or tissue of lower skull base outside brain membrane 12 $1,177 $2,488
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 11 $174 $229
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 2023 ↗
$197
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $49/year across 4 years
Bottom 17% in TX for otolaryngology
6
Companies
6
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
$197 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$70
2022
$16
2020
$18
2018
$93

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$79
Ethicon US, LLC
$37
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
Stryker Corporation
$18
Access Pro Medical, LLC
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 75.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Dynamic Tissue Systems · FUSION · Harmonic · MANDIBULAR RECON · Otovel · PTEYE PARATHYROID DETECTION SYSTEM
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 $19 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
117
Per 100K population
4.5
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
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 2023
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. Oxford is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Oxford experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Oxford performed 286 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Oxford receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Oxford received a total of $197 from 6 companies across 6 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. Oxford's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Dallas?
Dr. Oxford's average Medicare payment per service is $126. 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. Oxford) 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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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.

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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 →