Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Crystal Holden, FNP

Physician Assistant · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1250 8TH AVE STE 330, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8179235559
In practice since 2019 (6 years)
NPI: 1922659531 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. Holden 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. Holden

Dr. Crystal Holden is a physician assistant in Fort Worth, TX, with 6 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Holden performed 733 Medicare services across 493 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Holden received a total of $1,027 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 18 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. Holden 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.

✓ 6 years in practice▲ Top 18% volume in TX$ $1,027 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
733
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for physician assistant
493
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~122 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)176$78$238
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)113$45$161
Blood draw (venipuncture)80$8$17
Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, initial 15 minutes61$41$186
Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes59$6$58
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min59$19$70
Annual wellness visit, follow-up43$108$160
Urinalysis, manual36$3$13
Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode30$49$292
Flu vaccine administration17$25$26
Automated urinalysis16$2$20
Flu vaccine, high-dose16$72$120
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle14$9$65
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)13$10$58
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 ↗
$1,027
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $257/year across 4 years
Top 28% in TX for physician assistant
12
Companies
18
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
$947 (92.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$80 (7.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$397
2023
$520
2022
$14
2021
$96

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$254
Novo Nordisk Inc
$197
Dexcom, Inc.
$141
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$122
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$94
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$59
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$32
Organon LLC
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$23
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 57.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AREXVY · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G7 GSS (161) · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · MYRISK · Mirena · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · QULIPTA · Wegovy
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $140 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. Holden is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Holden experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Holden performed 176 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. Holden receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Holden received a total of $1,027 from 12 companies across 18 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. Holden's costs compare to other physician assistants in Fort Worth?
Dr. Holden'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. Holden) 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 →