Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Strayhorn, MD

Internal Medicine · Texarkana, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac — Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD, Texarkana, TX 75503
9036143000
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1194725820 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Strayhorn 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. Strayhorn

Dr. John Strayhorn is an internal medicine specialist in Texarkana, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Strayhorn performed 2,198 Medicare services across 1,796 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Strayhorn received a total of $1,446 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Strayhorn 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 16% volume in TX $1,446 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,198
Medicare services
Top 16% in TX for internal medicine
1,796
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~110 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
Echocardiogram, transthoracic 530 $144 $550
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 433 $59 $175
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead 394 $9 $76
Blood draw (venipuncture) 152 $8 $20
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 138 $79 $245
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician 68 $51 $324
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel 62 $10 $105
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential 60 $8 $48
Basic metabolic blood panel 47 $8 $88
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) 43 $13 $90
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional 41 $13 $184
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 38 $116 $315
Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg 33 $6 $10
Heart muscle strain imaging 30 $29 $75
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system 25 $22 $75
Free thyroxine (T4) test 19 $9 $52
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional 18 $19 $55
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test 15 $16 $86
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 15 $133 $345
Chest X-ray, 2 views 13 $18 $44
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free 12 $17 $120
Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa) 12 $19 $79
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.
25.3% high complexity
6.0% medium
68.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,446
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $207/year across 7 years
Top 35% in TX for internal medicine
30
Companies
82
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
$1,446 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$190
2023
$225
2022
$308
2021
$306
2020
$79
2019
$138
2018
$201

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$315
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$181
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$123
Abbott Laboratories
$100
PFIZER INC.
$74
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$73
AbbVie Inc.
$53
ABBVIE INC.
$45
Allergan Inc.
$34
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$33
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
Lilly USA, LLC
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
Eisai Inc.
$28
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$28
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$25
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Almatica Pharma LLC
$21
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$20
Avanos Medical
$19
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Nevro Corp.
$13
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$13
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.8% 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 $66 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
40
Per 100K population
43.3
County median income
$59,295
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 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. Strayhorn is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Strayhorn experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Strayhorn performed 530 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Strayhorn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Strayhorn received a total of $1,446 from 30 companies across 82 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. Strayhorn's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Texarkana?
Dr. Strayhorn's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Strayhorn) 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 →