Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Irene Ngantcha, MD

Internal Medicine · Mexia, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
514 S BONHAM ST, Mexia, TX 76667
2545629321
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1184806549 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. Ngantcha 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. Ngantcha

Dr. Irene Ngantcha is an internal medicine in Mexia, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ngantcha performed 98 Medicare services across 54 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ngantcha received a total of $1,091 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 45 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Ngantcha 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ 98 Medicare services$ $1,091 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
98
Medicare services
Bottom 10% in TX for internal medicine
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
54
Unique beneficiaries
$14
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~5 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
Blood draw (venipuncture)58$5$5
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage20$22$22
Flu vaccine administration20$30$32
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 2022 ↗
$1,091
Total received (2018-2022)
Avg $218/year across 5 years
Top 39% in TX for internal medicine
17
Companies
45
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
$1,091 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$177
2021
$233
2020
$300
2019
$196
2018
$185

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alkermes, Inc.
$157
Novo Nordisk Inc
$148
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$146
Pfizer Inc.
$130
Allergan, Inc.
$123
Radius Health, Inc.
$94
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$70
AbbVie Inc.
$59
PFIZER INC.
$41
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Innocoll Incorporated
$14
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO · ARISTADA · BREO · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · ELIQUIS · Kerendia · LYBALVI · LYRICA · OFEV · Ozempic · QULIPTA · ROTATEQ · RYBELSUS · SEEBRI NEOHALER · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Victoza · Wegovy · XARACOLL · Xofluza · Yupelri
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 $1,114 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal Medicines within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
18.0
County median income
$58,109
Nearest hospital
PARKVIEW REGIONAL 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 2022
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. Ngantcha is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Ngantcha experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ngantcha performed 58 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Ngantcha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ngantcha received a total of $1,091 from 17 companies across 45 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. Ngantcha's costs compare to other internal medicines in Mexia?
Dr. Ngantcha's average Medicare payment per service is $14. 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. Ngantcha) 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 →