Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Julia Willingham, MD
Urology Physician · 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Willingham
Dr. Julia Willingham is an urology physician in Fort Worth, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Willingham performed 4,964 Medicare services across 1,742 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Willingham received a total of $7,032 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 172 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Willingham 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 23% volume in TX
$7,032 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,964
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for urology physician
1,742
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
2,580 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
431 | $95 | $219 |
| 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. |
396 | $2 | $7 |
| 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. |
291 | $61 | $150 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
201 | $8 | $24 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
192 | $8 | $46 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
111 | $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. |
105 | $120 | $334 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
104 | $185 | $469 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
104 | $8 | $24 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
86 | $8 | $23 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
84 | $8 | $10 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 41 | $18 | $51 |
| 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. |
35 | $66 | $220 |
| Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies | 32 | $186 | $376 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
26 | $18 | $51 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
25 | $303 | $690 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
23 | $269 | $920 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
23 | $8 | $24 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
20 | $8 | $22 |
| Injection of implant material into bladder or urethra A procedure where implant material is injected beneath the lining of the bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope. |
16 | $293 | $653 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
14 | $306 | $863 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
13 | $67 | $693 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
11 | $55 | $194 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
56.2% medium
43.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,032
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,005/year across 7 years
Top 27% in TX for urology physician
37
Companies
172
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
$7,032 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,941
2023
$2,383
2022
$404
2021
$806
2020
$186
2019
$902
2018
$409
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,421
Axonics, Inc.
$962
Teleflex LLC
$720
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$478
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$315
Olympus America Inc.
$278
180 Medical, Inc.
$189
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$172
Calyxo, Inc.
$165
Cook Medical LLC
$155
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$105
ABBVIE INC.
$102
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$95
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$75
AbbVie, Inc.
$67
NeoTract Inc.
$66
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$64
Retrophin, Inc.
$63
Allergan Inc.
$50
AbbVie Inc.
$48
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$47
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$43
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$39
GENZYME CORPORATION
$37
COLOPLAST CORP
$35
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$34
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$27
Allergan, Inc.
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$19
Coloplast Corp
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$13
Mission Pharmacal Company
$12
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 58.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AVEED · AVYCAZ · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · COOK MEDICAL LASERS · COOK MEDICAL UROLOGY · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - BPH · GENTLECATH GLIDE · INTERSTIM · Infyna Chic · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LithoVue · Luja Coude · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Moses 550 DFL · Moses 550 D\F\L · Myrbetriq · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Olympus Laser Devices · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PROSTATE CANCER - DISEASE · RESONANCE · REVI · Rezum Generator · SOLYX · SPEEDICATH · Torosa · Tria Firm · UGN General · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · iTIND System
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $142 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
85
Per 100K population
4.0
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST F
2.8 mi
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. Willingham is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in TX), with 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. Willingham experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Willingham performed 2,580 botox injection, per unit 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. Willingham receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Willingham received a total of $7,032 from 37 companies across 172 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. Willingham's costs compare to other urology physicians in Fort Worth?
Dr. Willingham's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Willingham) 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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