Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeremy Watkins, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
5751 EDWARDS RANCH ROAD, SUITE 200, Fort Worth, TX 76109
8173328848
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1780800938 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. Watkins 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. Watkins

Dr. Jeremy Watkins is an otolaryngology specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Watkins performed 5,476 Medicare services across 1,349 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Watkins received a total of $12,621 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 97 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Watkins 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 4% volume in TX $12,621 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,476
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for otolaryngology
1,349
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~304 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
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
1,160 $12 $36
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
1,120 $9 $47
Allergy skin test
A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens.
896 $3 $15
Skin allergy test
A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions.
841 $6 $17
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.
314 $93 $232
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
221 $149 $429
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.
159 $63 $156
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
122 $103 $594
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.
118 $118 $358
Nasal and throat exam with endoscope
A procedure to visually examine the nose and throat using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This allows for direct visualization of the internal structures of the upper airway.
100 $90 $450
Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal
A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure.
96 $307 $1,453
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
67 $31 $154
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
63 $78 $233
Nasal growth removal or destruction
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a growth located in the nose using an approach through the nostrils.
37 $447 $1,908
Endoscopic removal of nasal sinus tissue
A procedure to remove tissue from the nasal sinuses using an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the nose.
24 $234 $1,554
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue
A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining.
20 $180 $1,500
Nasal endoscopy
A procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the nose to examine the nasal passages and sinuses.
17 $584 $2,172
Unclassified drug
A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories.
17 $2,955 $5,107
Reshaping of nasal cartilage 16 $309 $1,800
Endoscopic control of nosebleed
A procedure to stop bleeding in the nose using an endoscope to visualize the area.
14 $206 $806
Endoscopic removal of sphenoid sinus tissue
This procedure involves using an endoscope to remove tissue from the sphenoid sinus. It is performed to clear or treat the sphenoid nasal sinus.
14 $197 $1,296
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
14 $129 $311
Computer-assisted neurosurgery outside brain covering
A surgical procedure using computer guidance to operate on areas outside the membrane covering the brain.
13 $137 $448
Eardrum incision with tube insertion
A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia.
13 $158 $522
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.
0.2% high complexity
28.8% medium
71.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,621
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,103/year across 6 years
Top 9% in TX for otolaryngology
25
Companies
97
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,567 (44.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,995 (31.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,059 (24.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$7,129
2023
$2,049
2022
$2,159
2021
$475
2019
$528
2018
$281

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Acclarent, Inc
$7,397
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,182
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$399
Stryker Corporation
$376
Chitogel Limited
$282
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$156
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$126
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$109
Aerin Medical Inc.
$107
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$102
GENZYME CORPORATION
$45
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$45
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
Olympus America Inc.
$32
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$32
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$30
Pylant Medical
$30
Arrinex, Inc.
$24
OptiNose US, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$16
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$16
Neurent Medical Limited
$15
Optinose US, Inc.
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 87.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · Acclarent Navwire · CIPRODEX · Chitogel Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Kit · Clarifix · CoolSeal Generator · DUPIXENT · ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY KIT · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FUSION · HALO · INSPIRE · LINX Reflux Management System · NEUROMARK Device · NUVENT · Otiprio · Otovel · PROPEL · PTEYE PARATHYROID DETECTION SYSTEM · RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System · RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE · Relieva Scout · Relieva Spinplus · Ryaltris · SINUVA · SPIROX - LATERA · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · Sinuva · Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation · StealthStation · ThunderBeat · TruDi NAV Cable · Vivaer RF Stylus · Xhance
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 →

The majority of payments (44%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for otolaryngology in TX.

Equivalent to $230 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
47
Per 100K population
2.2
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST F
2.8 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. Watkins is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of TX peers, with 18 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. Watkins experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Watkins performed 1,160 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Watkins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Watkins received a total of $12,621 from 25 companies across 97 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. Watkins's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Fort Worth?
Dr. Watkins's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Watkins) 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 →