Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jay Carpenter, D.O.
Urology Physician · Paris, 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. Carpenter 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. Carpenter
Dr. Jay Carpenter is an urology physician in Paris, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Carpenter performed 15,879 Medicare services across 4,586 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Carpenter received a total of $10,834 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 216 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Carpenter 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$10,834 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,879
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for urology physician
4,586
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
6,487 | $34 | $88 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
2,486 | $34 | $88 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
1,494 | $69 | $175 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
1,001 | $2 | $16 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
632 | $8 | $26 |
| 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. |
593 | $89 | $311 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
497 | $34 | $88 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
497 | $34 | $88 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
497 | $34 | $88 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
497 | $34 | $88 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
497 | $34 | $88 |
| 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. |
216 | $114 | $405 |
| 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. |
194 | $63 | $220 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
73 | $175 | $583 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
66 | $35 | $137 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
32 | $76 | $272 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $96 | $318 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
22 | $19 | $60 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
20 | $319 | $1,017 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
19 | $49 | $154 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
16 | $80 | $373 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $91 | $291 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
4.1% medium
95.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,834
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,548/year across 7 years
Top 19% in TX for urology physician
36
Companies
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
$10,404 (96.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$429 (4.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,305
2023
$795
2022
$3,924
2021
$1,913
2020
$282
2019
$798
2018
$1,817
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$3,336
NeoTract Inc.
$2,468
COLOPLAST CORP
$1,090
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$871
Medtronic, Inc.
$628
Coloplast Corp
$265
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$256
Teleflex LLC
$237
Boston Scientific Corporation
$235
Rochester Medical Corporation
$169
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$157
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$149
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$119
Olympus America Inc.
$111
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$94
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$85
Innovation Technologies Inc
$66
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$60
PFIZER INC.
$57
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$46
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$35
MENARINI SILICON BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
$35
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$32
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
EISAI INC.
$21
Endo USA, Inc.
$21
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
Hollister Incorporated
$19
Allergan Inc.
$18
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$17
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
AbbVie Inc.
$15
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$13
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
NxThera, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 63.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE · AMS · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · Cellsearch · ERLEADA · Endocare Cryocare System · GENERAL - BPH · General - Therapies · INTERSTIM · IRRISEPT · JATENZO · KEYTRUDA · Lenvima · LithoVue · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Olympus Camera Heads · Onli · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PYLARIFY · REZUM · Rezum · Rezum Generator · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · TITAN · Thiola · Titan · UROLIFT · UroLift · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi · iTIND System
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $68 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
5.9
County median income
$61,122
Nearest hospital
PARIS 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. Carpenter is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of TX peers.
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. Carpenter experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Carpenter performed 6,487 infectious disease dna/rna test 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. Carpenter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Carpenter received a total of $10,834 from 36 companies across 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. Carpenter's costs compare to other urology physicians in Paris?
Dr. Carpenter's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Carpenter) 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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