Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jinsong Zhang, MD
Dermatology · Richardson, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Zhang
Dr. Jinsong Zhang is a dermatology specialist in Richardson, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zhang performed 2,311 Medicare services across 1,049 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zhang received a total of $15,207 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 745 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Zhang 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
▲ Top 13% volume in TX
$15,207 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,311
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for dermatology
1,049
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~128 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. |
500 | $92 | $350 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
381 | $37 | $160 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
182 | $102 | $280 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
173 | $37 | $200 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
164 | $133 | $436 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
149 | $31 | $130 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
128 | $3 | $20 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
91 | $47 | $410 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
91 | $77 | $410 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
56 | $1 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
50 | $29 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
47 | $128 | $345 |
| 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. |
46 | $72 | $100 |
| 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. |
36 | $282 | $867 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
34 | $41 | $100 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
34 | $128 | $253 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
34 | $31 | $35 |
| 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. |
23 | $11 | $100 |
| 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. |
21 | $59 | $240 |
| Annual depression screening | 18 | $18 | $60 |
| 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. |
15 | $105 | $500 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
13 | $10 | $133 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
13 | $15 | $60 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
12 | $84 | $288 |
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 ↗$15,207
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,172/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for dermatology
58
Companies
745
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
$15,199 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,567
2023
$1,465
2022
$1,747
2021
$2,673
2020
$2,201
2019
$3,203
2018
$2,351
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,294
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,013
Amgen Inc.
$884
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$761
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$691
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$625
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$622
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$595
ABBVIE INC.
$550
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$484
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$444
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$402
PFIZER INC.
$385
AbbVie Inc.
$370
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$329
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$327
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$316
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$235
Allergan Inc.
$230
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$184
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$168
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$167
Genentech USA, Inc.
$161
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$129
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$129
Eisai Inc.
$125
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$124
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$120
US WorldMeds, LLC
$119
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$119
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$93
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Bausch Health US, LLC
$76
EISAI INC.
$76
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$72
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Corcept Therapeutics
$61
Allergan, Inc.
$58
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$54
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Promius Pharma LLC
$45
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$43
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$36
Shire North American Group Inc
$30
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
CeQur Corporation
$21
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
KVK-Tech, Inc.
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.1% 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 3% for dermatology in TX.
Equivalent to $658 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
128
Per 100K population
11.5
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
METHODIST RICHARDSON 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. Zhang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of TX peers, with 18 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. Zhang experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zhang performed 500 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. Zhang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zhang received a total of $15,207 from 58 companies across 745 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. Zhang's costs compare to other dermatologists in Richardson?
Dr. Zhang's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Zhang) 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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