Medicare Enrolled
Dr. W Lensing, MD
Family Medicine · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lensing 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. Lensing
Dr. W Lensing is a family medicine specialist in Plano, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lensing performed 2,239 Medicare services across 1,745 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lensing received a total of $10,677 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 641 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Lensing 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 12% volume in TX
$10,677 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,239
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for family medicine
1,745
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~118 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. |
752 | $77 | $333 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
349 | $124 | $352 |
| 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. |
336 | $55 | $243 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
181 | $10 | $26 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
97 | $18 | $21 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
94 | $72 | $207 |
| Annual depression screening | 89 | $18 | $51 |
| 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. |
58 | $8 | $38 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
38 | $16 | $45 |
| 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. |
37 | $2 | $6 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
31 | $16 | $42 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
29 | $54 | $101 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
29 | $152 | $318 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
19 | $12 | $40 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
18 | $10 | $32 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
17 | $281 | $710 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
16 | $35 | $113 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
14 | $7 | $41 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
12 | $8 | $23 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $25 | $54 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
11 | $3 | $12 |
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 2024 ↗$10,677
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,525/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for family medicine
58
Companies
641
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
$10,677 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,530
2023
$1,463
2022
$1,818
2021
$1,212
2020
$412
2019
$1,831
2018
$2,412
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,469
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,287
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,236
Amgen Inc.
$646
Lilly USA, LLC
$561
ABBVIE INC.
$494
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$432
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$413
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$375
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$314
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$240
AbbVie Inc.
$200
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$183
Shire North American Group Inc
$183
Exact Sciences Corporation
$147
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$146
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$144
Corium, LLC
$138
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$127
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
AbbVie, Inc.
$126
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$125
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$114
Radius Health, Inc.
$110
PFIZER INC.
$105
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$89
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$83
Genentech USA, Inc.
$77
Eisai Inc.
$77
Itamar Medical Inc
$75
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$66
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$61
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$53
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$49
Abbott Laboratories
$38
Tolmar, Inc.
$33
COLOPLAST CORP
$33
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$33
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$25
Sandoz Inc.
$23
QOL Medical, LLC
$23
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$23
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
Inari Medical, Inc.
$19
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$18
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$18
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$18
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Corcept Therapeutics
$13
MannKind Corporation
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 37.4% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $477 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,333
Per 100K population
119.4
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL ALLEN
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Lensing is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Lensing experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lensing performed 752 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. Lensing receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lensing received a total of $10,677 from 58 companies across 641 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. Lensing's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Plano?
Dr. Lensing's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Lensing) 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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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.
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