Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Whyburn, MD
Radiation Oncology · Temple, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Whyburn
Dr. James Whyburn is a radiation oncology specialist in Temple, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Whyburn performed 837 Medicare services across 785 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Whyburn received a total of $6,502 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 109 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Whyburn 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ 837 Medicare services
$6,502 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗837
Medicare services
Bottom 29% in TX for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
785
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
129 | $9 | $86 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
57 | $29 | $143 |
| 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. |
56 | $15 | $108 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
45 | $62 | $420 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
44 | $76 | $923 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
42 | $27 | $192 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
42 | $23 | $170 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
38 | $78 | $481 |
| CT scan of heart with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's structure. |
33 | $60 | $378 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
33 | $16 | $108 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
25 | $25 | $127 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
22 | $73 | $1,836 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
22 | $51 | $515 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
22 | $27 | $162 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
21 | $11 | $67 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
21 | $19 | $123 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
18 | $59 | $243 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
17 | $47 | $403 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
17 | $240 | $3,528 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
16 | $246 | $11,538 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
16 | $40 | $432 |
| 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. |
15 | $70 | $209 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
14 | $19 | $129 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
13 | $51 | $247 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
13 | $17 | $121 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
12 | $76 | $522 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
12 | $20 | $148 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
11 | $29 | $290 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
11 | $26 | $158 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
71.3% medium
27.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,502
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $929/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for radiation oncology
22
Companies
109
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
$6,502 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,017
2023
$814
2022
$1,359
2021
$958
2020
$471
2019
$1,092
2018
$791
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Cook Medical LLC
$2,367
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,044
Penumbra, Inc.
$574
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$481
Boston Scientific Corporation
$405
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$395
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$265
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$150
Sirtex Medical Inc
$145
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$139
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$107
Abbott Laboratories
$80
Medtronic, Inc.
$74
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$59
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$48
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$36
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$32
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$29
Terumo Medical Corporation
$26
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$17
Teleflex LLC
$15
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 61.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(0073) IGT Enabling functio · (4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (5027) Intact Vascular Undivided · (6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · 6MMX22MMX120CM · ADVANCE · AMPLATZ · ANGIO-SEAL · ANGIOJET · ARROW · Abre · Advance · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · Artis Q · COOK MEDICAL ACCESSORIES · Concerto · Cook Medical Angioplasty · Cook Medical Embolization · Cook Medical Filters · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · Diamondback Peripheral · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · EMBOZENE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · General - Embolics · ICAST COVERED STENT SYSTEM · Indigo System · MAGNETOM Sola · Mobile Cryoblation Services · NAEOTOM Alpha · Peel-Away · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Prelude Ideal Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer · ROSEN · RUBY Coil · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SOMATOM X.cite · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TORNADO · VenaSeal · WavelinQ · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA · Zilver PTX · Zilver Vena
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 10% for radiation oncology in TX.
Equivalent to $777 per 100 Medicare services performed
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. Whyburn is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of TX peers, with 16 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. Whyburn experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Whyburn performed 129 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Whyburn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Whyburn received a total of $6,502 from 22 companies across 109 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. Whyburn's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Temple?
Dr. Whyburn's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Whyburn) 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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