Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Wesley Jones, MD

Neurological Surgery · Katy, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
23920 KATY FWY STE 555, Katy, TX 77494
2815006366
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1871855312 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Jones 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. Jones

Dr. Wesley Jones is a neurological surgery in Katy, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jones performed 78 Medicare services across 78 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jones received a total of $21,877 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Jones 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ 78 Medicare services$ $21,877 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
78
Medicare services
Bottom 17% in TX for neurological surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
78
Unique beneficiaries
$129
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~6 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)23$173$442
New patient office visit (30-44 min)22$93$226
New patient office visit (45-59 min)22$123$336
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)11$121$361
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 ↗
$21,877
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,125/year across 7 years
Top 20% in TX for neurological surgery
19
Companies
111
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
$13,387 (61.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,490 (38.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$735
2023
$10,441
2022
$1,953
2021
$3,342
2020
$360
2019
$2,295
2018
$2,750

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ulrich medical USA, Inc.
$8,490
Globus Medical, Inc.
$7,259
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$2,285
Stryker Corporation
$1,203
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,030
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$507
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$191
Artivion, Inc.
$125
Penumbra, Inc.
$120
NuVasive, Inc.
$119
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$118
Imperative Care, Inc
$107
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$72
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$65
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$59
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$51
Medtronic, Inc.
$46
Abbott Laboratories
$19
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 82.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5027) Intact Vascular Und · ALTERA · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Biologics · CALIBER-L · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CD HORIZON · COALITION · CORBEL · CREO · CREO MIS · Cervical-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · ELSA · ELSA ATP · EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device · EXCELSIUS GPS · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · Excelsius Robotics System · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · JETI · MARS 3VL · MARS 3VL Retractor · MazorX - Renaissance · N/A · O-ARM-ST · OASYS · Other - Miscellaneous · Penumbra Coil 400 · Pipeline · RELINE · RESTORE · RISE-L · SONOPET IQ · STRATA · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Solitaire · Solus ALIF · Spine · StealthStation · TRITANIUM · TRUFILL · TracStarLargeDistalPlatform · Vascular · XIA · ZIO Patch
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 (61%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $28,047 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurological Surgerys within 10 mi
159
Per 100K population
18.5
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Jones is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 20%).

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. Jones experienced with new patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jones performed 23 new patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 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. Jones receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jones received a total of $21,877 from 19 companies across 111 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. Jones's costs compare to other neurological surgerys in Katy?
Dr. Jones's average Medicare payment per service is $129. 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. Jones) 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 →
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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →