Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Lowe, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · 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. Lowe 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. Lowe
Dr. James Lowe is a radiation oncology in Longview, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lowe performed 8,802 Medicare services across 7,630 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lowe received a total of $1,341 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 13 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lowe is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 9% volume in TX$ $1,341 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,802
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for radiation oncology
7,630
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~440 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 3,734 | $7 | $36 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 392 | $36 | $211 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 383 | $64 | $344 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 377 | $8 | $43 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 300 | $66 | $360 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | 187 | $62 | $344 |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | 169 | $54 | $292 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | 144 | $64 | $342 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | 127 | $35 | $196 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 118 | $9 | $40 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 99 | $6 | $36 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 94 | $53 | $295 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 90 | $20 | $105 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 80 | $16 | $89 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 75 | $6 | $35 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 73 | $6 | $35 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | 68 | $31 | $209 |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 67 | $56 | $309 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 65 | $79 | $434 |
| Ct scan of middle spine without contrast | 64 | $35 | $196 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 64 | $6 | $35 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 64 | $25 | $138 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 63 | $39 | $203 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 62 | $28 | $156 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 61 | $6 | $33 |
| Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast | 61 | $87 | $471 |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 54 | $84 | $455 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 54 | $53 | $299 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 52 | $26 | $144 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 51 | $21 | $111 |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | 50 | $35 | $197 |
| Ct scan of pelvis without contrast | 49 | $38 | $215 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views | 48 | $6 | $33 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 46 | $7 | $38 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | 43 | $6 | $35 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 43 | $22 | $117 |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 39 | $50 | $211 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 38 | $8 | $44 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 38 | $8 | $63 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 38 | $8 | $44 |
| X-ray of forearm, 2 views | 36 | $6 | $33 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) | 36 | $28 | $142 |
| Screening mammography | 35 | $35 | $146 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 32 | $6 | $36 |
| X-ray of elbow, 2 views | 30 | $6 | $32 |
| Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent | 30 | $19 | $70 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 30 | $10 | $49 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 29 | $50 | $270 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 29 | $72 | $396 |
| Ct scan of arm without contrast | 28 | $36 | $196 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 27 | $8 | $44 |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | 27 | $54 | $299 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 27 | $6 | $33 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | 26 | $84 | $455 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 25 | $6 | $38 |
| X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views | 23 | $7 | $35 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 23 | $6 | $38 |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | 22 | $10 | $54 |
| Mri scan of leg without contrast | 22 | $48 | $268 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 20 | $67 | $361 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | 20 | $28 | $160 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 19 | $30 | $168 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | 19 | $11 | $59 |
| Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery | 19 | $10 | $72 |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | 18 | $7 | $38 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast | 18 | $88 | $467 |
| Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) | 18 | $23 | $183 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 17 | $5 | $35 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 17 | $5 | $28 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | 16 | $7 | $44 |
| Ct scan of lower spine with contrast | 16 | $44 | $242 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 16 | $29 | $158 |
| Double contrast x-ray of esophagus | 15 | $23 | $138 |
| Single contrast x-ray of small intestine | 15 | $30 | $93 |
| Ct scan of heart structure with contrast | 15 | $65 | $342 |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | 15 | $31 | $168 |
| X-ray of wrist, 2 views | 14 | $5 | $35 |
| X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views | 14 | $5 | $26 |
| 3d radiographic procedure | 14 | $7 | $39 |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | 14 | $23 | $138 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | 14 | $23 | $136 |
| Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older | 13 | $64 | $341 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 2 views | 13 | $9 | $46 |
| Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope | 13 | $14 | $140 |
| Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation | 13 | $23 | $145 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 12 | $42 | $247 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 12 | $9 | $63 |
| Mri scan of abdomen without contrast | 12 | $54 | $289 |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | 12 | $37 | $192 |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | 12 | $17 | $96 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 3 views | 11 | $8 | $43 |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast | 11 | $83 | $480 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 11 | $50 | $270 |
| Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium | 11 | $18 | $114 |
| Ultrasound scan of chest | 11 | $21 | $107 |
| Ultrasound scan of scrotum | 11 | $23 | $126 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
37.9% medium
61.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,341
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $268/year across 5 years
Top 25% in TX for radiation oncology
8
Companies
13
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
$1,341 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$41
2023$15
2021$166
2019$1,095
2018$23
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$926
EKOS Corporation
$133
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$81
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$67
Abbott Laboratories
$57
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$36
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$23
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 85.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
EKOSONIC · ENSITE · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · Indigo · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Symbia Evo · VENOVO
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 $15 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
12.0
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. Lowe is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Lowe experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lowe performed 3,734 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Lowe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lowe received a total of $1,341 from 8 companies across 13 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. Lowe's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Longview?
Dr. Lowe's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Lowe) 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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