Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Josh George, MD
Gastroenterology · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. George
Dr. Josh George is a gastroenterology specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. George performed 1,069 Medicare services across 1,022 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. George received a total of $8,634 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 473 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. George 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in TX
$8,634 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,069
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for gastroenterology
1,022
Unique beneficiaries
$94
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
184 | $40 | $680 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
107 | $92 | $847 |
| 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. |
106 | $88 | $217 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
92 | $194 | $1,067 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
92 | $88 | $200 |
| 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. |
70 | $94 | $333 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
65 | $62 | $146 |
| 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. |
57 | $61 | $148 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
50 | $152 | $955 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
41 | $75 | $701 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
39 | $199 | $1,110 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
35 | $122 | $411 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
32 | $152 | $778 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
30 | $40 | $151 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
20 | $102 | $649 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
19 | $18 | $165 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
15 | $72 | $518 |
| 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. |
15 | $74 | $219 |
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 ↗$8,634
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,233/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for gastroenterology
55
Companies
473
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
$8,487 (98.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$147 (1.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,594
2023
$1,503
2022
$1,334
2021
$1,062
2020
$826
2019
$1,035
2018
$1,280
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,582
Ambu Inc.
$903
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$743
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$698
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$637
AbbVie, Inc.
$569
Allergan Inc.
$351
AbbVie Inc.
$256
Boston Scientific Corporation
$255
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$221
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$192
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$149
QOL Medical, LLC
$133
PFIZER INC.
$122
Cook Medical LLC
$118
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$111
Celgene Corporation
$104
Organon LLC
$101
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$93
Sirtex Medical Inc
$89
VIVUS LLC
$84
Ethicon US, LLC
$79
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$76
GENZYME CORPORATION
$75
Lilly USA, LLC
$69
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$60
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$60
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$57
Ardelyx, Inc.
$50
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Amgen Inc.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$34
Abbott Laboratories
$34
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$32
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$32
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$32
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$23
Romark Laboratories, LC
$21
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$20
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$19
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$19
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
CapsoVision, Inc.
$15
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$14
Shionogi Inc
$13
Sandoz Inc.
$13
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
GI Supply, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $808 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
124
Per 100K population
5.8
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
0.0 mi
0.0 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. George is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. George experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. George performed 184 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. George receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. George received a total of $8,634 from 55 companies across 473 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. George's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Fort Worth?
Dr. George's average Medicare payment per service is $94. 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. George) 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 →
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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.
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