Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Barnett, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Midland, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Barnett
Dr. James Barnett is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Midland, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barnett performed 4,359 Medicare services across 2,698 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barnett received a total of $47,585 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1216 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Barnett 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
▲ Top 22% volume in TX
$47,585 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,359
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for cardiovascular disease
2,698
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~229 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
879 | $79 | $263 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
675 | $10 | $80 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
321 | $4 | $29 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
320 | $8 | $35 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
303 | $51 | $440 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
179 | $21 | $96 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
179 | $19 | $79 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
163 | $38 | $148 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
161 | $19 | $79 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
147 | $57 | $230 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
144 | $16 | $109 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
144 | $11 | $109 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
133 | $29 | $179 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
87 | $28 | $190 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
72 | $15 | $55 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
60 | $10 | $51 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
58 | $53 | $174 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
54 | $60 | $232 |
| 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. |
53 | $61 | $175 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 46 | $149 | $514 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 37 | $216 | $6,480 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
36 | $51 | $498 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $112 | $407 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
32 | $11 | $44 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
27 | $33 | $140 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
16 | $16 | $96 |
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.
20.8% high complexity
14.1% medium
65.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$47,585
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,798/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for cardiovascular disease
46
Companies
1,216
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
$39,570 (83.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,014 (16.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,471
2023
$10,276
2022
$6,854
2021
$4,324
2020
$8,153
2019
$8,821
2018
$6,686
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$11,693
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$8,925
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,877
Penumbra, Inc.
$3,067
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,014
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,996
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,850
Amgen Inc.
$1,843
Stryker Corporation
$1,243
Terumo Medical Corporation
$1,203
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,127
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$1,119
PFIZER INC.
$963
Medtronic, Inc.
$688
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$657
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$462
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$413
ABIOMED
$354
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$353
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$340
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$306
CORDIS US CORP.
$226
Axonics, Inc.
$205
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$184
Lilly USA, LLC
$165
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$163
Novo Nordisk Inc
$151
Lundbeck LLC
$148
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$139
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$101
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$94
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$83
GE HealthCare
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$45
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$44
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$41
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$37
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$23
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Relypsa, Inc.
$22
HeartFlow, Inc.
$16
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.6% 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 (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $1,092 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
6.4
County median income
$93,984
Nearest hospital
MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Barnett is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Barnett experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barnett performed 879 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Barnett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barnett received a total of $47,585 from 46 companies across 1,216 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. Barnett's costs compare to other cardiologists in Midland?
Dr. Barnett's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Barnett) 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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