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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jon Northam, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Texarkana, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD, Texarkana, TX 75503
9036143000
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1831190610 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. Northam 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. Northam

Dr. Jon Northam is an obstetrics & gynecology in Texarkana, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Northam performed 1,495 Medicare services across 298 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Northam received a total of $4,986 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 107 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Northam 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 3% volume in TX$ $4,986 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,495
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
298
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~75 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
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)1,140$18$25
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)76$82$245
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination41$38$72
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)39$63$175
New patient office visit (30-44 min)30$70$215
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina28$82$295
Pessary, non rubber, any type24$44$93
Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device22$50$150
Calcium level, total20$5$24
Smear for infectious agents20$6$18
Urinalysis with microscopic exam19$3$28
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle19$11$42
Blood draw (venipuncture)17$8$20
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 ↗
$4,986
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $712/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
22
Companies
107
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,185 (63.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,487 (29.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$314 (6.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$257
2023
$404
2022
$286
2021
$49
2020
$29
2019
$240
2018
$3,721

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$3,166
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$270
AbbVie, Inc.
$252
Amgen Inc.
$201
PFIZER INC.
$199
ABBVIE INC.
$183
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$172
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$118
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$98
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$67
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$44
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$35
Allergan Inc.
$30
Biogen, Inc.
$26
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$20
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$19
Organon Llc
$17
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$16
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$16
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$12
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$12
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 74.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRYSVO · ANNOVERA · Balcoltra · EVENITY · Endometrial Ablation System (Device) · Endosee · Exparel · GEMTESA · INJECTAFER · INTRAROSA · LO LOESTRIN FE · MD cobas Instruments and Reagents · MYFEMBREE · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · ORILISSA · Orilissa · PREMARIN · PVC · Prolia · RS Harmony Test Related Products · RS Sequencing Reagents and Assays · Strensiq · VYLEESI · Veozah
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 →

The majority of payments (64%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $334 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Obstetrics & Gynecologys within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
15.2
County median income
$59,295
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Northam is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 14%), 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. Northam experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Northam performed 1,140 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Northam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Northam received a total of $4,986 from 22 companies across 107 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. Northam's costs compare to other obstetrics & gynecologys in Texarkana?
Dr. Northam's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Northam) 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 →