Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Angela Latham, MD
Family Medicine · Denison, 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. Latham
Dr. Angela Latham is a family medicine specialist in Denison, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Latham performed 4,639 Medicare services across 3,701 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Latham received a total of $2,283 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 162 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. Latham 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 4% volume in TX
$2,283 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,639
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for family medicine
3,701
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~244 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. |
644 | $76 | $253 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
547 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
389 | $53 | $178 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
359 | $10 | $62 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
355 | $13 | $66 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
331 | $125 | $256 |
| Annual depression screening | 323 | $18 | $35 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
197 | $9 | $29 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
182 | $30 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
173 | $72 | $167 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
128 | $1 | $22 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
127 | $16 | $70 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
105 | $8 | $46 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
97 | $39 | $70 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
78 | $128 | $232 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
72 | $34 | $109 |
| 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. |
61 | $8 | $45 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
47 | $3 | $9 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
32 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
32 | $213 | $476 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
29 | $38 | $153 |
| 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. |
27 | $8 | $49 |
| 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. |
26 | $37 | $149 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
26 | $159 | $355 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
26 | $160 | $327 |
| 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. |
22 | $24 | $95 |
| 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. |
22 | $80 | $164 |
| 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. |
21 | $38 | $135 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent) An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose. |
20 | $143 | $243 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 18 | $17 | $64 |
| 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. |
18 | $32 | $101 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 18 | $18 | $36 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
17 | $160 | $322 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
16 | $19 | $65 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
16 | $5 | $32 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $83 | $327 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $30 | $50 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL Administration of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine containing 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter dose. |
11 | $39 | $70 |
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 ↗$2,283
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $457/year across 5 years
Top 25% in TX for family medicine
26
Companies
162
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
$2,283 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$36
2023
$83
2020
$174
2019
$1,071
2018
$919
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$295
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$291
PFIZER INC.
$219
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$218
Amgen Inc.
$206
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$199
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$174
Novo Nordisk Inc
$126
Allergan Inc.
$95
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$71
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$47
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Shire North American Group Inc
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$36
Genentech USA, Inc.
$36
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$15
SI-BONE, Inc.
$15
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Strongbridge US INC.
$14
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO · Aimovig · Amitiza · BELSOMRA · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · EVENITY · Entyvio · FARXIGA · GARDASIL · INVOKANA · JANUMET XR · JANUVIA · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · KEVEYIS · LINZESS · LYRICA · Linzess · MYRBETRIQ · Minimed 670G System · NUEDEXTA · PAXLOVID · Prolia · ROTATEQ · Repatha · SEEBRI · SHINGRIX · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TOUJEO · TOVIAZ · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · Tresiba · Utibron · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Victoza · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · Yupelri · iFuse Implant
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 $49 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
106
Per 100K population
75.7
County median income
$70,455
Nearest hospital
TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Latham is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), 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. Latham experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Latham performed 644 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. Latham receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Latham received a total of $2,283 from 26 companies across 162 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. Latham's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Denison?
Dr. Latham's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Latham) 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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