Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Applewhite, MD
Urology Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Applewhite
Dr. Jeffrey Applewhite is an urology physician in Fort Worth, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Applewhite performed 2,626 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Applewhite received a total of $6,565 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 290 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Applewhite is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 42% volume in TX
$6,565 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,626
Medicare services
Top 42% in TX for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
590 | $3 | $8 |
| 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. |
499 | $86 | $286 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
261 | $6 | $12 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 226 | $18 | $41 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
225 | $8 | $24 |
| 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. |
116 | $112 | $367 |
| 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. |
115 | $63 | $201 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
93 | $181 | $547 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
51 | $25 | $57 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
45 | $69 | $339 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
42 | $8 | $19 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
33 | $6 | $14 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
30 | $34 | $404 |
| Herpes simplex virus nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the herpes simplex virus. |
30 | $34 | $216 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
30 | $34 | $123 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
24 | $104 | $317 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
24 | $18 | $41 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
19 | $10 | $23 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
19 | $2 | $5 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
19 | $15 | $51 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
17 | $27 | $74 |
| CMV nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) genetic material in a sample. |
15 | $34 | $76 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
15 | $34 | $76 |
| Herpes virus-6 nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of herpes virus-6. |
15 | $34 | $76 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
15 | $34 | $76 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
15 | $34 | $76 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
15 | $34 | $76 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
14 | $156 | $543 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
14 | $27 | $62 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,565
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $938/year across 7 years
Top 30% in TX for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
290
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,017
2023
$877
2022
$1,312
2021
$1,502
2020
$525
2019
$818
2018
$515
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$217
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$117
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$104
Olympus America Inc.
$101
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$77
Axonics, Inc.
$60
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$54
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$54
STERIS CORPORATION
$37
Cook Medical LLC
$33
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$31
Teleflex LLC
$30
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$25
Kerecis Limited
$19
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,459
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$588
Boston Scientific Corporation
$470
AbbVie Inc.
$385
ABBVIE INC.
$363
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$261
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$252
Teleflex LLC
$228
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$204
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$190
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$168
NeoTract Inc.
$166
Axonics, Inc.
$142
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$138
Innovation Technologies Inc
$109
Coloplast Corp
$103
Olympus America Inc.
$101
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
GENZYME CORPORATION
$89
AbbVie, Inc.
$80
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$78
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$73
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$71
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$69
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$46
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Ethicon US, LLC
$42
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$41
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
STERIS CORPORATION
$37
Cook Medical LLC
$33
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$31
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$26
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$20
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$19
Ambu Inc.
$19
Kerecis Limited
$19
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$18
COLOPLAST CORP
$18
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Baxter Healthcare
$15
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Rochester Medical Corporation
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Mission Pharmacal Company
$12
NxThera, Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · AVYCAZ · Androgel · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BRIDION · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL THERAPIES · GREENLIGHT · General - Therapies · INTERSTIM · IRRISEPT · Isiris aStent Removal Device · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Mobile Laser Services · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · POSLUMA · PROSTATE CANCER - DISEASE · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · RESONANCE · REZUM · ReTrace · Rezum · SpeediCath · TISSEEL · Thiola · Trelstar · UROLIFT · Uretero1 · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · VISTASEAL · VISTASEAL Fibrin Sealant (Human) · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · Zynrelef · iTIND System
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Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
79
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Applewhite is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Applewhite experienced with urinalysis, manual?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Applewhite performed 590 urinalysis, manual services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Applewhite receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Applewhite received a total of $6,565 from 52 companies across 290 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Applewhite's costs compare to other urology physicians in Fort Worth?
Dr. Applewhite's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Applewhite) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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