Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Carrie Platt, ARNP

Physician Assistant · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1017 12TH AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8173342800
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1558659607 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Platt from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Platt

Dr. Carrie Platt is a physician assistant in Fort Worth, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Platt performed 361 Medicare services across 331 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Platt received a total of $8,134 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 237 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Platt 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 35% volume in TX$ $8,134 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
361
Medicare services
Top 35% in TX for physician assistant
331
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~26 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 (20-29 min)138$59$154
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead95$9$26
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)83$82$218
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity17$54$135
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)16$122$306
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity12$88$221
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 ↗
$8,134
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,033/year across 4 years
Top 3% in TX for physician assistant
27
Companies
237
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
$8,134 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,056
2023
$3,912
2022
$1,226
2021
$940

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,172
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,146
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$897
Amgen Inc.
$570
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$496
PFIZER INC.
$365
Abbott Laboratories
$343
Boston Scientific Corporation
$304
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$270
HeartFlow, Inc.
$265
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$198
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$147
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$144
ABIOMED
$143
Novo Nordisk Inc
$121
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$117
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$91
Inari Medical, Inc.
$59
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$46
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$30
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$18
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Recor Medical Inc
$13
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN · ANDEXXA · AVVIGO Guidance System · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · INJECTAFER · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Ozempic · PARADISE RENAL DENERVATION SYSTEM · Repatha · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SYMPLICITY G3 · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · Tirosint · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · XARELTO
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 3% for physician assistant in TX.

Equivalent to $2,253 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician Assistants within 10 mi
376
Per 100K population
17.6
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
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. Platt is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%).

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. Platt experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Platt performed 138 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Platt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Platt received a total of $8,134 from 27 companies across 237 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. Platt's costs compare to other physician assistants in Fort Worth?
Dr. Platt's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Platt) 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 →