Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Worrell, D.O.
Family Medicine · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Worrell
Dr. Paul Worrell is a family medicine specialist in Dallas, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Worrell performed 1,374 Medicare services across 719 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Worrell received a total of $29,269 from 102 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1907 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. Worrell 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 21% volume in TX
$29,269 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,374
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for family medicine
719
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~72 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 (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. |
487 | $77 | $549 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
173 | $0 | $7 |
| 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. |
127 | $10 | $114 |
| 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. |
82 | $9 | $127 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
71 | $4 | $42 |
| 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. |
69 | $54 | $394 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
53 | $122 | $689 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
46 | $35 | $150 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
44 | $1 | $28 |
| 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. |
35 | $58 | $518 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
30 | $91 | $892 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
24 | $144 | $1,173 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
23 | $16 | $112 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
22 | $36 | $304 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
22 | $12 | $105 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
20 | $23 | $223 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
17 | $91 | $1,107 |
| Overnight continuous oxygen level test This test measures oxygen levels in the blood continuously overnight using a device attached to the ear or finger. |
16 | $19 | $77 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
13 | $29 | $292 |
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.
1.7% high complexity
27.6% medium
70.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$29,269
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,181/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for family medicine
102
Companies
1,907
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
$29,269 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,481
2023
$2,895
2022
$3,236
2021
$4,260
2020
$4,096
2019
$4,603
2018
$6,698
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,713
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,988
Amgen Inc.
$2,158
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,490
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,196
AbbVie Inc.
$1,064
PFIZER INC.
$992
ABBVIE INC.
$982
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$978
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$908
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$864
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$767
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$709
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$703
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$585
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$492
Radius Health, Inc.
$468
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$404
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$290
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$270
Eisai Inc.
$263
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$254
Abbott Laboratories
$253
Allergan Inc.
$251
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$241
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$238
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$232
Lundbeck LLC
$223
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$217
Corcept Therapeutics
$208
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$206
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$200
Allergan, Inc.
$193
AbbVie, Inc.
$192
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$183
Genentech USA, Inc.
$163
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$159
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$157
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$156
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$154
Bausch Health US, LLC
$154
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$153
Cerapedics Inc.
$141
Medtronic, Inc.
$135
ITI, Inc.
$131
Dexcom, Inc.
$123
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$116
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$100
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$94
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$94
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$78
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$75
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$72
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
Optinose US, Inc.
$63
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$62
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$62
Horizon Pharma plc
$61
EISAI INC.
$58
Exact Sciences Corporation
$53
OptiNose US, Inc.
$49
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$48
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$42
Corium, LLC
$39
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$34
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
Alvogen Inc
$29
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$28
Lupin Inc.
$27
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
GENZYME CORPORATION
$26
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$24
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$23
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$22
Itamar Medical Inc
$21
Promius Pharma LLC
$20
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$20
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$20
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$17
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
ViiV Healthcare Company
$14
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
Optos, Inc.
$14
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$13
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$11
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$11
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $2,130 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,597
Per 100K population
61.3
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
NEXUS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DALLAS
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. Worrell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of TX peers, 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. Worrell experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Worrell performed 487 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Worrell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Worrell received a total of $29,269 from 102 companies across 1,907 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. Worrell's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Dallas?
Dr. Worrell's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Worrell) 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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