Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeremy Watkins, M.D.
Otolaryngology · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Watkins
Dr. Jeremy Watkins is an otolaryngology specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Watkins performed 5,521 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Watkins received a total of $12,621 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 97 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. Watkins 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in TX
$12,621 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,521
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$51
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining. |
42 | $142 | $1,714 |
| 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 |
| Computer-assisted neurosurgery outside brain covering A surgical procedure using computer guidance to operate on areas outside the membrane covering the brain. |
36 | $137 | $448 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.7% high complexity
28.5% medium
70.8% 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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
97
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
$7,129
2023
$2,049
2022
$2,159
2021
$475
2019
$528
2018
$281
Payments by company (2024)
Acclarent, Inc
$5,567
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,191
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$156
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$102
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$55
GENZYME CORPORATION
$27
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$16
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
Top 3 companies account for 97.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time 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? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
47
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST F
2.8 mi
2.8 mi
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. Watkins is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with 19 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. Watkins experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Watkins performed 1,160 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Watkins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Watkins received a total of $12,621 from 25 companies across 97 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. 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 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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