Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Jenkins, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Desoto, 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. Jenkins
Dr. George Jenkins is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Desoto, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. 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.
| 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. |
344 | $90 | $395 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
69 | $9 | $35 |
| 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. |
65 | $10 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
39 | $87 | $410 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
33 | $136 | $561 |
| 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. |
27 | $112 | $510 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
24 | $32 | $120 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
22 | $13 | $70 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
20 | $120 | $486 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
20 | $155 | $635 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
20 | $40 | $161 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
19 | $78 | $322 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
17 | $6,583 | $33,780 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
15 | $773 | $3,525 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
12 | $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
16.5% medium
80.8% 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
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
218
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
HICKORY TRAIL HOSPITAL
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. Jenkins is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% 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. 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 cardiologists 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 →
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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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