Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lynn Canavan, M.D.

Surgery · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD STE 750, Plano, TX 75093
9725625999
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1760441430 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. Canavan 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. Canavan

Dr. Lynn Canavan is a surgery in Plano, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Canavan performed 1,023 Medicare services across 866 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Canavan received a total of $10,686 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 60 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Canavan 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 8% volume in TX$ $10,686 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,023
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for surgery
866
Unique beneficiaries
$309
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~51 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)110$66$250
Partial removal of breast104$500$2,410
X-ray of surgical specimen103$12$28
Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm93$175$1,657
Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery93$104$456
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast80$63$355
New patient office visit (45-59 min)74$123$565
Repair of wound by transferring skin, each additional 30.0 sq cm67$163$805
Insertion of expandable tube in breast for radiation treatment using imaging guidance50$2,862$15,918
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery50$46$205
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)42$95$368
Simple complete removal of breast38$839$5,006
New patient office visit (30-44 min)33$85$372
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)30$160$709
Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm29$364$3,872
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)15$37$150
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth12$371$2,031
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.
14.0% high complexity
23.0% medium
63.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,686
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,527/year across 7 years
Top 26% in TX for surgery
16
Companies
60
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
$10,686 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$463
2023
$586
2022
$232
2021
$162
2020
$8,896
2019
$150
2018
$195

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$9,100
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$653
Endomagnetics Ltd
$255
Bone Support Inc.
$146
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$122
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC.
$50
Invuity, Inc.
$43
HOLOGIC INC
$33
AXOGEN
$30
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$29
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$25
Davol Inc.
$23
Elucent Medical
$20
Cianna Medical Inc
$19
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 93.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Avance Nerve Graft · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · ENDOPREDICT · Exparel · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · MYRISK · Magseed · Nerlynx · PRECISETUMOR · Phasix · Photonblade · SAVI/SAVI SCOUT · SENTIMAG · TRIDENT SPECIMEN RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM · TRUNODE · XARELTO · myRisk
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 $1,045 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerys within 10 mi
396
Per 100K population
35.5
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
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. Canavan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Canavan experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Canavan performed 110 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Canavan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Canavan received a total of $10,686 from 16 companies across 60 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. Canavan's costs compare to other surgerys in Plano?
Dr. Canavan's average Medicare payment per service is $309. 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. Canavan) 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 →