Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Johnathan Williams, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Lufkin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
208 GASLIGHT BLVD, Lufkin, TX 75904
9366348800
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1326304049 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. Williams 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. Williams

Dr. Johnathan Williams is a student in an organized health care education/training program in Lufkin, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Williams performed 6,266 Medicare services across 1,436 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Williams received a total of $12,927 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Williams 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 2% volume in TX$ $12,927 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,266
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,436
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~448 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)2,362$0$19
Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg2,088$13$38
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)355$78$275
Joint injection, major joint238$47$299
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views184$21$150
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)144$55$180
New patient office visit (45-59 min)126$95$350
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views121$29$115
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views110$30$150
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views63$22$96
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and61$34$150
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views44$20$104
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views40$24$103
Initial hospital admission, high complexity37$108$420
Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope30$96$3,301
Anchoring of biceps tendon29$259$2,929
Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope29$116$3,252
Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope28$735$5,033
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)25$36$110
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views24$25$115
Total knee replacement20$854$6,812
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views18$20$113
Removal of cyst or growth of lower leg bone with self bone graft15$248$2,816
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant14$842$4,238
Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope14$375$3,298
Release and/or relocation of hand nerve13$269$2,142
New patient office visit (30-44 min)12$71$250
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder11$992$6,092
Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope11$91$3,504
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.
0.3% high complexity
74.8% medium
24.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,927
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,847/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
20
Companies
58
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,220 (79.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,707 (20.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$60
2023
$310
2022
$1,483
2021
$1,545
2020
$170
2019
$4,774
2018
$4,586

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CGG Medical Inc
$6,020
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,398
Pylant Medical
$1,888
Stryker Corporation
$957
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$272
Bioventus LLC
$71
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$42
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$33
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$32
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$32
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Baxter Healthcare
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
Medline Industries, Inc.
$17
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$17
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$13
Qiagen, LLC
$12
Ossur Americas, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 87.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX · Arcos · CellerateRx · Durolane · Exparel · FLOSEAL · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · INVEGA SUSTENNA · Iovera · MAKO · MDX QUANTIFERON · MONOVISC · Miami J · NUZYRA · Persona · RevoMotion · SEGLENTIS · TRIATHLON · VARIAX · VRAYLAR · Zilretta
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 →

The majority of payments (79%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in student in an organized health care education/training program and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for student in an organized health care education/training program in TX.

Equivalent to $206 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Programs within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
21.9
County median income
$58,847
Nearest hospital
WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Williams is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 3%).

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. Williams experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Williams performed 2,362 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Williams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Williams received a total of $12,927 from 20 companies across 58 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. Williams's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Lufkin?
Dr. Williams's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Williams) 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 →