Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Lensch, MD
Family Medicine · Heath, 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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lensch 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. Lensch
Dr. David Lensch is a family medicine specialist in Heath, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lensch performed 2,520 Medicare services across 1,633 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lensch received a total of $8,824 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 534 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Lensch 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 10% volume in TX
$8,824 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,520
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for family medicine
1,633
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
623 | $8 | $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. |
497 | $83 | $238 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
254 | $1 | $9 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
247 | $55 | $198 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
224 | $124 | $160 |
| 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. |
121 | $54 | $168 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
109 | $25 | $26 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
108 | $72 | $120 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
106 | $0 | $17 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
63 | $10 | $65 |
| 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. |
33 | $2 | $20 |
| 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. |
23 | $137 | $335 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
22 | $280 | $857 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
22 | $203 | $652 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
22 | $30 | $43 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
18 | $38 | $74 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
17 | $158 | $230 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
11 | $156 | $484 |
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 ↗$8,824
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,261/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for family medicine
47
Companies
534
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
$8,824 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,197
2023
$1,721
2022
$1,243
2021
$522
2020
$369
2019
$1,815
2018
$1,956
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,341
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$850
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$736
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$718
Abbott Laboratories
$623
PFIZER INC.
$538
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$504
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$364
ABBVIE INC.
$357
Lilly USA, LLC
$328
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$263
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$212
DEXCOM, INC.
$132
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$130
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$126
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$125
Dexcom, Inc.
$123
Medtronic, Inc.
$121
AbbVie, Inc.
$118
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$95
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$94
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$79
Shire North American Group Inc
$77
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$73
Genentech USA, Inc.
$72
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$56
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$47
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$46
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
Eisai Inc.
$38
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
Amgen Inc.
$34
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$32
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$20
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$17
GE HEALTHCARE
$13
EISAI INC.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADACEL · ADHANSIA XR · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · AREXVY · Amitiza · Androgel · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BEXSERO · BREATHTEK · BREO · BYSTOLIC · Belviq · CHANTIX · COMIRNATY · COSENTYX · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · Epclusa · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GARDASIL · GEMTESA · Heplisav-B · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JORNAY PM · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · Kerendia · LINZESS · Levemir · MICRA · MOUNJARO · MYDAYIS · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · NURTEC ODT · Octrode SCS Leads · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRALUENT · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · ROTATEQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Synthroid · TLANDO · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TROKENDI XR · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trintellix · UBRELVY · UNITHROID · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED · Xofluza
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $350 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
779
Per 100K population
666.2
County median income
$124,917
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL ROCKWALL
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. Lensch is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of TX peers, 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. Lensch experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lensch performed 623 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Lensch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lensch received a total of $8,824 from 47 companies across 534 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. Lensch's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Heath?
Dr. Lensch's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Lensch) 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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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.
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