Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ching Wang, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Lubbock, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
10208 QUAKER AVE STE 200, Lubbock, TX 79424
8067954500
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1881795052 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. Wang 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. Wang

Dr. Ching Wang is a gastroenterology in Lubbock, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wang performed 13 Medicare services across 13 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wang received a total of $6,238 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 291 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Wang 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 13 Medicare services$ $6,238 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
13
Medicare services
Bottom 1% in TX for gastroenterology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
13
Unique beneficiaries
$115
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1 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
Colonoscopy with biopsy13$115$362
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 ↗
$6,238
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $891/year across 7 years
Top 32% in TX for gastroenterology
38
Companies
291
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
$6,167 (98.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$71 (1.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,441
2023
$113
2022
$1,441
2021
$1,456
2020
$1,079
2019
$186
2018
$522

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$935
AbbVie Inc.
$765
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$419
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$372
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$344
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$307
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$296
AbbVie, Inc.
$254
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$242
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$207
PFIZER INC.
$202
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$195
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$169
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$167
QOL Medical, LLC
$163
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$149
Lilly USA, LLC
$133
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$96
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$92
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$88
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
Celgene Corporation
$67
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$63
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$44
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$35
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$35
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$33
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$18
Eisai Inc.
$18
Allergan Inc.
$16
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
GENZYME CORPORATION
$14
Shionogi Inc
$14
Echosens North America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $47,987 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital
EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LUBBOCK
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. Wang is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Wang experienced with colonoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wang performed 13 colonoscopy with biopsy 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. Wang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wang received a total of $6,238 from 38 companies across 291 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. Wang's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Lubbock?
Dr. Wang's average Medicare payment per service is $115. 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. Wang) 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 →