Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Sarrett, MD
Family Medicine · Texarkana, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sarrett 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. Sarrett
Dr. James Sarrett is a family medicine specialist in Texarkana, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sarrett performed 12,005 Medicare services across 6,830 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sarrett received a total of $5,877 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 426 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. Sarrett 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 1% volume in TX
$5,877 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,005
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for family medicine
6,830
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,490 | $43 | $75 |
| 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. |
1,315 | $56 | $100 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,290 | $8 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
852 | $10 | $85 |
| 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. |
741 | $8 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
723 | $13 | $52 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
698 | $37 | $67 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
504 | $1 | $10 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
414 | $125 | $236 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
358 | $9 | $38 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
308 | $0 | $8 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
284 | $3 | $20 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
271 | $16 | $63 |
| 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. |
226 | $71 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
225 | $29 | $30 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
192 | $4 | $18 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
168 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
153 | $9 | $40 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
119 | $23 | $75 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
106 | $19 | $80 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
100 | $0 | $20 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
99 | $8 | $65 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
99 | $7 | $25 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
86 | $32 | $105 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
82 | $61 | $100 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
81 | $29 | $137 |
| 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. |
62 | $277 | $325 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
60 | $29 | $30 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
55 | $8 | $45 |
| 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. |
55 | $10 | $100 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
54 | $0 | $24 |
| Annual depression screening | 50 | $18 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
49 | $15 | $75 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
48 | $7 | $22 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
45 | $4 | $18 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
45 | $1 | $25 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
33 | $8 | $43 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
29 | $161 | $284 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
27 | $36 | $275 |
| 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. |
27 | $160 | $284 |
| 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. |
26 | $81 | $154 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
25 | $28 | $115 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
24 | $40 | $156 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 24 | $17 | $80 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
23 | $13 | $38 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
23 | $207 | $268 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 23 | $18 | $30 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
21 | $151 | $212 |
| Adm sarscv2 bvl 50mcg/.5ml a | 18 | $39 | $40 |
| X-ray of paranasal sinuses, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces 1 to 2 pictures of the paranasal sinuses to visualize the bone structures and air-filled spaces within the facial area. |
18 | $25 | $75 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 1 view A single X-ray image captures the entire middle and lower sections of the spine. This imaging technique uses electromagnetic radiation to create pictures of the bones in the back. |
18 | $26 | $120 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
18 | $4 | $15 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
17 | $60 | $173 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
17 | $14 | $25 |
| 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. |
16 | $9 | $40 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
16 | $9 | $95 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
16 | $18 | $115 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
15 | $23 | $54 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $33 | $125 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
12 | $5 | $18 |
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 ↗$5,877
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $840/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for family medicine
41
Companies
426
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
$5,877 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$539
2023
$1,161
2022
$1,021
2021
$1,002
2020
$433
2019
$810
2018
$910
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$637
AbbVie Inc.
$512
Amgen Inc.
$431
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$424
Abbott Laboratories
$366
Lilly USA, LLC
$358
ABBVIE INC.
$280
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$262
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$249
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$239
PFIZER INC.
$227
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$203
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$191
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$170
Genentech USA, Inc.
$145
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$133
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$123
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$100
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$91
Allergan Inc.
$85
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$79
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$76
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$75
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$42
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$42
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$36
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$29
Almatica Pharma LLC
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$18
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
EISAI INC.
$12
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.9% 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.
Equivalent to $49 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
68
Per 100K population
73.7
County median income
$59,295
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Sarrett is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of TX peers, with 20 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. Sarrett experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sarrett performed 1,490 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Sarrett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sarrett received a total of $5,877 from 41 companies across 426 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. Sarrett's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Texarkana?
Dr. Sarrett's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Sarrett) 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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