Medicare Enrolled

Dr. George Jenkins, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Desoto, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
950 SCOTLAND DR, Desoto, TX 75115
2149469898
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1821032731 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Jenkins

Dr. George Jenkins is a cardiovascular disease in Desoto, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jenkins performed 746 Medicare services across 425 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jenkins received a total of $59,553 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 814 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Jenkins 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▲ 746 Medicare services$ $59,553 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
746
Medicare services
Bottom 22% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
425
Unique beneficiaries
$238
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~39 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)344$90$395
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes69$9$35
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead65$10$45
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries39$87$410
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel33$136$561
New patient office visit (45-59 min)27$112$510
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access24$32$120
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional22$13$70
Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image20$120$486
Echocardiogram, transthoracic20$155$635
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes20$40$161
Review by radiologist of additional artery image19$78$322
Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel17$6,583$33,780
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel15$773$3,525
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts12$194$795
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.
2.7% high complexity
13.3% medium
84.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$59,553
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,508/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for cardiovascular disease
55
Companies
814
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
$48,472 (81.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$11,081 (18.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,000
2023
$1,891
2022
$3,343
2021
$5,372
2020
$7,276
2019
$15,441
2018
$25,230

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$21,664
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$9,263
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$5,745
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$3,845
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,918
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,812
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$1,770
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,597
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,193
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$730
ABIOMED
$635
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$611
Amgen Inc.
$569
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$550
Boston Scientific Corporation
$490
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$484
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$443
Medtronic, Inc.
$439
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$418
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$355
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$353
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$346
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$295
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$243
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$219
Stryker Corporation
$140
AtriCure, Inc.
$129
PFIZER INC.
$110
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$103
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$86
ATRICURE, INC.
$80
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$76
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$73
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$73
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$70
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$56
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$55
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$54
Novo Nordisk Inc
$48
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$46
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$38
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$37
Contego Medical, Inc
$36
CVRx, Inc.
$36
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$35
Itamar Medical Inc
$29
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$21
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$20
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$18
AbbVie Inc.
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Philips North America LLC
$16
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 61.6% 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 (81%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for cardiovascular disease in TX.

Equivalent to $7,983 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
218
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
HICKORY TRAIL HOSPITAL
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. Jenkins is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 10%), with 19 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. Jenkins experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jenkins performed 344 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. Jenkins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jenkins received a total of $59,553 from 55 companies across 814 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. Jenkins's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Desoto?
Dr. Jenkins's average Medicare payment per service is $238. 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. Jenkins) 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 →