Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alison Walgama, MD
Family Medicine · Longview, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Walgama 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. Walgama
Dr. Alison Walgama is a family medicine specialist in Longview, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Walgama performed 4,526 Medicare services across 2,340 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Walgama received a total of $6,831 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 492 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. Walgama 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in TX
$6,831 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,526
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for family medicine
2,340
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,380 | $18 | $65 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
295 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
285 | $82 | $200 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
251 | $46 | $65 |
| 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. |
192 | $8 | $40 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
187 | $10 | $105 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
149 | $125 | $130 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
145 | $13 | $66 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
145 | $9 | $60 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
129 | $16 | $70 |
| Annual depression screening | 101 | $18 | $20 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
97 | $3 | $22 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
75 | $6 | $70 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
75 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
70 | $53 | $135 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
69 | $23 | $71 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
69 | $88 | $300 |
| 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. |
68 | $2 | $18 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
58 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
48 | $10 | $50 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
45 | $27 | $70 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
45 | $80 | $150 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
39 | $36 | $50 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
39 | $19 | $95 |
| 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. |
34 | $14 | $65 |
| 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. |
34 | $27 | $80 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
34 | $15 | $77 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
33 | $30 | $31 |
| 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. |
31 | $72 | $85 |
| 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. |
27 | $282 | $305 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
27 | $29 | $30 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
26 | $38 | $110 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 25 | $9 | $135 |
| 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. |
24 | $8 | $40 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 21 | $8 | $51 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
19 | $8 | $59 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
16 | $8 | $20 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
15 | $13 | $72 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
15 | $9 | $41 |
| Complete breast ultrasound, 1 breast A complete ultrasound examination of one breast to visualize internal structures. |
13 | $67 | $410 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
13 | $29 | $140 |
| Iron level test | 13 | $6 | $35 |
| 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. |
13 | $160 | $300 |
| 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. |
13 | $201 | $410 |
| Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer. |
12 | $87 | $271 |
| Respiratory virus nucleic acid test, 3-5 targets A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid detection to identify multiple types or subtypes of respiratory viruses. The test analyzes 3 to 5 specific viral targets. |
12 | $140 | $360 |
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 ↗$6,831
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $976/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for family medicine
48
Companies
492
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
$6,831 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$900
2023
$1,175
2022
$1,198
2021
$904
2020
$646
2019
$1,243
2018
$764
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$967
Lilly USA, LLC
$514
Amgen Inc.
$486
AbbVie Inc.
$420
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$357
PFIZER INC.
$346
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$316
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$316
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$315
ABBVIE INC.
$309
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$239
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$222
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$206
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$178
Allergan Inc.
$178
Radius Health, Inc.
$154
Allergan, Inc.
$131
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$108
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$107
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$82
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$80
Exact Sciences Corporation
$78
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$74
ITI, Inc.
$62
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$59
Abbott Laboratories
$55
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$45
Eisai Inc.
$40
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$39
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$28
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$22
Almatica Pharma LLC
$18
Nevro Corp.
$18
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$18
INOGEN, INC.
$17
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
GE HEALTHCARE
$14
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
AbbVie, Inc.
$11
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · AirDuo Digihaler · Androgel · Austedo XR · BELSOMRA · BREO · BREZTRI · Belviq · CAPLYTA · CELEBREX · CHANTIX · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUZALLO · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FORTEO · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL · GEMTESA · GRALISE · Heplisav-B · INJECTAFER · INOGEN ONE G5 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR - BLUETOOTH · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LYRICA · Livalo · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · OFEV · Omnia · Otezla · Otovel · Ozempic · PENNSAID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STEGLATRO · SYMBICORT · SYNJARDY · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trudhesa · Trulance · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Vyvanse · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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 9% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $151 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
81
Per 100K population
64.9
County median income
$64,809
Nearest hospital
LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Walgama is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of TX peers.
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. Walgama experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Walgama performed 1,380 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Walgama receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Walgama received a total of $6,831 from 48 companies across 492 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. Walgama's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Longview?
Dr. Walgama's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Walgama) 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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