Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Clegg, MD

Otolaryngology · Kingwood, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339
2813582314
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1730162231 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. Clegg 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. Clegg

Dr. Thomas Clegg is an otolaryngology in Kingwood, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Clegg performed 805 Medicare services across 607 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Clegg received a total of $6,300 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 186 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Clegg 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 46% volume in TX$ $6,300 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
805
Medicare services
Top 46% in TX for otolaryngology
607
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~40 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)216$64$185
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections134$8$50
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)131$79$275
New patient office visit (45-59 min)96$107$425
New patient office visit (30-44 min)55$79$275
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope37$92$461
Removal of impacted ear wax33$30$140
Ct scan of face without contrast24$101$845
Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day22$31$100
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)20$34$115
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test13$26$165
Test to assess middle ear function13$12$70
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing11$31$140
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 ↗
$6,300
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $900/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for otolaryngology
38
Companies
186
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
$6,300 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$969
2023
$1,583
2022
$1,265
2021
$1,149
2020
$183
2019
$741
2018
$409

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$705
GENZYME CORPORATION
$660
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$618
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$546
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$383
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$381
Medtronic, Inc.
$300
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$254
OptiNose US, Inc.
$249
ALK-Abello, Inc
$233
Aerin Medical Inc.
$207
CSL Behring
$197
Grifols USA, LLC
$165
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$161
Acclarent, Inc
$150
kaleo, Inc.
$132
Arrinex, Inc.
$131
Cochlear Americas
$127
Amgen Inc.
$110
Itamar Medical Inc
$87
Stryker Corporation
$76
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$64
Optinose US, Inc.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$52
Ambu Inc.
$26
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$25
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$24
Incyte Corporation
$23
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Shire North American Group Inc
$19
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16
Olympus America Inc.
$14
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$12
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire · AUVI-Q · Acclarent Navwire · Albuked · CLARIFIX · CUVITRU · Carto 3 System · Cochlear · DUPIXENT · Dymista · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Edarbyclor · FASENRA · FLEXITOUCH · FUSION · Grastek · Hizentra · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · NATPARA · NUCALA · NUVENT · OPZELURA · Odactra · Otiprio · PROPEL · RICHARDS SINUSCOPE ADAPTOR FOR LIGHT CABLE · Ryaltris · SINUVA · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · TEZSPIRE · VIVAER STYLUS · VivAer · Vivaer RF Stylus · WatchPATONE · XOLAIR · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xembify · Xhance
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 $783 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
49
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
KINGWOOD PINES 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. Clegg is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 15%), with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Clegg experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Clegg performed 216 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Clegg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Clegg received a total of $6,300 from 38 companies across 186 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. Clegg's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Kingwood?
Dr. Clegg's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Clegg) 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 →