Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jay Yates, MD

Otolaryngology · Sulphur Springs, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
101 MEDICAL PLZ, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
9038856534
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1902820970 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. Yates 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. Yates

Dr. Jay Yates is an otolaryngology specialist in Sulphur Springs, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yates performed 1,569 Medicare services across 439 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yates received a total of $4,933 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Yates 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 25% volume in TX $4,933 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,569
Medicare services
Top 25% in TX for otolaryngology
439
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~83 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
Allergy skin test 480 $3 $9
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin 396 $5 $18
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections 221 $8 $23
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 134 $87 $240
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 107 $60 $165
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 61 $119 $425
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 33 $71 $254
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 28 $119 $362
Removal of impacted ear wax 22 $30 $105
Exam of ear using a microscope 22 $21 $64
Ct scan of face without contrast 16 $93 $305
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 14 $86 $271
Incision of eardrum with placement of eardrum tube under general anesthesia 12 $153 $348
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time 12 $97 $364
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 11 $23 $85
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 ↗
$4,933
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $822/year across 6 years
Top 19% in TX for otolaryngology
12
Companies
32
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
$4,933 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$779
2022
$168
2021
$106
2020
$148
2019
$3,620
2018
$111

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$3,078
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$370
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$285
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$281
Aerin Medical Inc.
$232
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$211
Stryker Corporation
$143
GENZYME CORPORATION
$128
Optinose US, Inc.
$106
Acclarent, Inc
$47
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$35
Baxter Healthcare
$18
Top 3 companies account for 75.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ARTISS · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · Coblation - Turbinate Wands · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL REINFORCED ANESTHESIA NEEDLE · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FUSION · PROPEL · SINUVA · StealthStation · VIVAER STYLUS · VivAer · Xhance
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 $314 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$64,725
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL SULPHUR SPRINGS
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. Yates is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% 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. Yates experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yates performed 480 allergy skin 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. Yates receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yates received a total of $4,933 from 12 companies across 32 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. Yates's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Sulphur Springs?
Dr. Yates's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Yates) 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 →