Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jefferson Alling, MD
Family Medicine · Decatur, 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. Alling
Dr. Jefferson Alling is a family medicine specialist in Decatur, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alling performed 5,552 Medicare services across 3,701 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alling received a total of $5,118 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 309 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. Alling 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$5,118 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,552
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for family medicine
3,701
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~278 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. |
749 | $79 | $264 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
458 | $10 | $30 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
458 | $8 | $19 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
356 | $13 | $30 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
308 | $16 | $33 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
286 | $5 | $12 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
253 | $6 | $13 |
| 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. |
218 | $10 | $69 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
185 | $7 | $15 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
179 | $9 | $27 |
| 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. |
165 | $76 | $172 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
160 | $124 | $269 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
126 | $29 | $66 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
110 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
105 | $53 | $186 |
| 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. |
104 | $119 | $368 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
84 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
83 | $5 | $12 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
76 | $81 | $264 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
71 | $9 | $20 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
66 | $0 | $6 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
62 | $14 | $33 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
59 | $38 | $79 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
52 | $17 | $34 |
| 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. |
52 | $26 | $81 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
49 | $4 | $10 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
47 | $44 | $83 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
44 | $27 | $62 |
| 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. |
41 | $36 | $77 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
40 | $19 | $39 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 39 | $4 | $13 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus. |
36 | $14 | $28 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
32 | $40 | $92 |
| Annual depression screening | 32 | $18 | $38 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
30 | $3 | $7 |
| Iron level test | 26 | $6 | $13 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
26 | $9 | $19 |
| 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. |
26 | $38 | $104 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
25 | $14 | $34 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 25 | $18 | $41 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
24 | $13 | $30 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
23 | $8 | $17 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
20 | $6 | $14 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
20 | $3 | $5 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
20 | $35 | $90 |
| 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. |
20 | $196 | $569 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
18 | $7 | $15 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 21+ minutes An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. This service requires a total time of 21 or more minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
18 | $25 | $96 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
16 | $33 | $136 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
16 | $14 | $32 |
| 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. |
14 | $10 | $30 |
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 2024 ↗$5,118
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $731/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for family medicine
56
Companies
309
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
$5,118 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$710
2023
$1,120
2022
$1,048
2021
$961
2020
$457
2019
$410
2018
$413
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$531
Lilly USA, LLC
$530
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$529
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$432
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$396
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$278
AbbVie Inc.
$267
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$220
ABBVIE INC.
$179
PFIZER INC.
$112
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$104
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$96
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$89
Amgen Inc.
$88
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$80
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$78
Phadia US Inc.
$77
Dexcom, Inc.
$58
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$56
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Allergan, Inc.
$48
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$48
Exact Sciences Corporation
$46
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$37
Abbott Laboratories
$33
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
DEXCOM, INC.
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$27
Allergan Inc.
$24
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$24
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
EISAI INC.
$22
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$21
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$20
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$14
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$14
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$14
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$13
MannKind Corporation
$12
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Radius Health, Inc.
$11
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
bioMerieux
$10
Top 3 companies account for 31.1% of total 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.
Equivalent to $92 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
127.1
County median income
$89,897
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY DECATUR
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. Alling is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of TX peers, with 20 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. Alling experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alling performed 749 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. Alling receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alling received a total of $5,118 from 56 companies across 309 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. Alling's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Decatur?
Dr. Alling's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Alling) 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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