Not Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Deems, MD
Family Medicine · Irving, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Deems 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. Deems
Dr. David Deems is a family medicine specialist in Irving, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Deems performed 1,833 Medicare services across 1,083 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Deems received a total of $8,925 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 550 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. Deems 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in TX
$8,925 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,833
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for family medicine
1,083
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
418 | $101 | $312 |
| 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. |
265 | $72 | $402 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
139 | $37 | $155 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
136 | $39 | $197 |
| 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. |
128 | $52 | $274 |
| 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. |
88 | $2 | $16 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 83 | $18 | $78 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
79 | $10 | $70 |
| Annual depression screening | 62 | $18 | $76 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
57 | $128 | $441 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
56 | $9 | $57 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
34 | $6 | $31 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
34 | $5 | $31 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
24 | $38 | $204 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
20 | $21 | $97 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
20 | $31 | $92 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
18 | $76 | $110 |
| 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. |
17 | $281 | $1,108 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
17 | $82 | $679 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
17 | $31 | $83 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
17 | $164 | $650 |
| Psychological test evaluation, first hour A healthcare professional evaluates the results of psychological testing during an initial one-hour session. |
14 | $92 | $386 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
14 | $2 | $9 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
14 | $31 | $152 |
| Substance misuse assessment and brief intervention A structured assessment of alcohol or substance misuse combined with a brief intervention lasting 15 to 30 minutes. |
14 | $26 | $114 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
13 | $38 | $322 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
13 | $0 | $0 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
11 | $30 | $277 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
11 | $60 | $467 |
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 2023 ↗$8,925
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $1,488/year across 6 years
Top 6% in TX for family medicine
59
Companies
550
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
$8,925 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$827
2022
$1,980
2021
$1,866
2020
$569
2019
$1,613
2018
$2,070
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,033
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$838
Lilly USA, LLC
$791
Novo Nordisk Inc
$760
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$503
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$428
AbbVie Inc.
$406
PFIZER INC.
$348
Amgen Inc.
$313
ABBVIE INC.
$270
Allergan Inc.
$259
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$253
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$216
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$181
AbbVie, Inc.
$138
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
Abbott Laboratories
$133
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$128
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$116
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$113
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$112
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Allergan, Inc.
$100
Dexcom, Inc.
$97
Lundbeck LLC
$74
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$68
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$52
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$51
ALK-Abello, Inc
$49
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$39
Kaleo, Inc.
$35
DEXCOM, INC.
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$35
SI-BONE, INC.
$35
Mannkind Corporation
$33
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$32
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$32
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$30
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$30
EISAI INC.
$25
Corcept Therapeutics
$24
Exact Sciences Corporation
$23
Tris Pharma Inc
$23
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$22
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$22
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$21
Seqirus USA Inc
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
kaleo, Inc.
$14
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
GE HEALTHCARE
$13
Top 3 companies account for 29.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · AJOVY · ANORO · ASMANEX · AUVI-Q · Aimovig · BELSOMRA · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREATHTEK · BREO · BREZTRI · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · Creon · DALIRESP · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DUZALLO · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dexilant · Dyanavel XR · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · Fluad · FreeStyle Libre 2 · Horizant · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · Kerendia · Korlym · LINZESS · LYRICA · Linzess · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NURTEC ODT · OTREXUP · Odactra · Otezla · Otovel · Ozempic · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 20 · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · QELBREE · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Roszet · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Synthroid · TOSYMRA · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TROKENDI XR · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trintellix · Trulance · UBRELVY · Uloric · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · Vyvanse · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED · XYREM · Xofluza · Xyrem · ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH · ZENPEP · iPro2
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 $487 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,869
Per 100K population
71.8
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS
2.6 mi
2.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 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. Deems is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of TX peers, with 20 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. Deems experienced with complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Deems performed 418 complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes 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. Deems receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Deems received a total of $8,925 from 59 companies across 550 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. Deems's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Irving?
Dr. Deems's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Deems) 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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