Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dina White, MD

Family Medicine · Sugarland, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
16651 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY, Sugarland, TX 77479
2814944900
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1922061548 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. White 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. White

Dr. Dina White is a family medicine in Sugarland, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. White performed 1,875 Medicare services across 718 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. White received a total of $7,287 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 435 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. White 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 15% volume in TX$ $7,287 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,875
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for family medicine
718
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~94 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
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days522$37$85
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)406$87$135
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month368$37$80
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes214$30$65
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)103$55$95
Annual depression screening60$18$35
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)26$120$180
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries24$96$311
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle24$10$35
Analysis of central arterial pressure with review by physician23$12$20
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries23$62$163
Automated urinalysis15$2$35
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional15$15$35
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead14$11$70
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment14$14$60
Bone density scan (DEXA)13$36$350
Echocardiogram, transthoracic11$79$525
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.
0.6% high complexity
3.8% medium
95.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,287
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,041/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for family medicine
58
Companies
435
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
$7,188 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$99 (1.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,160
2023
$1,396
2022
$1,311
2021
$1,120
2020
$600
2019
$707
2018
$993

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$745
Amgen Inc.
$622
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$602
AbbVie Inc.
$557
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$517
Lilly USA, LLC
$498
ABBVIE INC.
$340
PFIZER INC.
$289
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$214
Caldera Medical, Inc
$200
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$200
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$177
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$171
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$151
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$138
Allergan, Inc.
$136
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$118
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$108
Eisai Inc.
$103
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$95
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$78
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$72
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$72
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$67
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$65
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$48
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$43
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$38
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$36
Genentech USA, Inc.
$33
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Corium, LLC
$27
Allergan Inc.
$26
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Hologic, LLC
$24
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Mannkind Corporation
$22
Tolmar, Inc.
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$17
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$16
Radius Health, Inc.
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Nuvectra Corporation
$14
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$14
EISAI INC.
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Exact Sciences Corporation
$13
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
DEXCOM, INC.
$13
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$12
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$11
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$3
Top 3 companies account for 27.0% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for family medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $389 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
1,306
Per 100K population
151.9
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
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. White is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 8%), 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. White experienced with remote patient monitoring device, 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. White performed 522 remote patient monitoring device, 30 days 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. White receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. White received a total of $7,287 from 58 companies across 435 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. White's costs compare to other family medicines in Sugarland?
Dr. White's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. White) 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 →