Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joseph Prince, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine · Texas City, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
6409 MEMORIAL DR, Texas City, TX 77591
4099352995
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1477518314 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. Prince 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. Prince

Dr. Joseph Prince is a critical care medicine in Texas City, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Prince performed 1,992 Medicare services across 911 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Prince received a total of $34,519 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 834 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care 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. Prince 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 12% volume in TX$ $34,519 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,992
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for critical care medicine
911
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~105 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity951$62$83
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity317$81$103
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)225$90$181
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity114$99$136
Initial hospital admission, high complexity63$135$199
Critical care, first 30-74 min57$169$284
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)42$68$120
New patient office visit (45-59 min)32$116$196
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month29$39$51
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days21$38$57
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration19$28$271
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout19$31$110
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases19$44$100
Test for exercise-induced spasm of lung airways17$58$92
Test for exercise-induced lung stress17$25$34
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)16$133$215
Flu vaccine administration12$29$29
Flu vaccine, high-dose11$72$75
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment11$15$19
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 ↗
$34,519
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,931/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for critical care medicine
41
Companies
834
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
$14,969 (43.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,755 (36.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,795 (19.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$12,589
2023
$3,217
2022
$6,355
2021
$3,735
2020
$5,857
2019
$1,542
2018
$1,224

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$12,898
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$8,619
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,504
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$1,288
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,249
Insmed, Inc.
$1,111
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,099
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$920
Electromed, Inc.
$825
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$488
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$450
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$395
Grifols USA, LLC
$315
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$313
Pulmonx Corporation
$249
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$247
ABBVIE INC.
$207
Amgen Inc.
$193
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$152
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$138
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Allergan, Inc.
$73
AbbVie Inc.
$72
Shionogi Inc
$62
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Philips North America LLC
$56
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$51
Genentech USA, Inc.
$47
Medtronic, Inc.
$40
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$40
Allergan Inc.
$38
United Therapeutics Corporation
$32
CSL Behring
$29
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$16
Ethicon Inc.
$16
Itamar Medical Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 69.6% 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 (43%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for critical care medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $1,733 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Critical Care Medicines within 10 mi
23
Per 100K population
6.5
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
12.7 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. Prince is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 7%), with 19 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. Prince experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Prince performed 951 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Prince receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Prince received a total of $34,519 from 41 companies across 834 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. Prince's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Texas City?
Dr. Prince's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Prince) 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 →