Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rick Jackson, M.D.
Family Medicine · Vancouver, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Jackson 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. Jackson
Dr. Rick Jackson is a family medicine specialist in Vancouver, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jackson performed 16,010 Medicare services across 1,948 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jackson received a total of $27,210 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 850 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Jackson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in WA
$27,210 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗16,010
Medicare services
Top 0% in WA for family medicine
1,948
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
12,190 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
861 | $61 | $115 |
| 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. |
493 | $77 | $154 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
440 | $10 | $39 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
354 | $13 | $24 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
318 | $9 | $18 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
280 | $6 | $10 |
| 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. |
176 | $8 | $15 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
166 | $2 | $6 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
126 | $4 | $6 |
| 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. |
112 | $21 | $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. |
86 | $8 | $22 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
73 | $122 | $184 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
58 | $50 | $121 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
53 | $0 | $4 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
49 | $1 | $4 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
35 | $41 | $86 |
| 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. |
31 | $4 | $6 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $130 | $190 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
25 | $0 | $4 |
| 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. |
19 | $116 | $175 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
18 | $12 | $26 |
| 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. |
16 | $36 | $54 |
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 ↗$27,210
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,887/year across 7 years
Top 1% in WA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
850
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14,047 (51.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,163 (48.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$9,139
2023
$7,392
2022
$2,156
2021
$3,634
2020
$1,932
2019
$1,757
2018
$1,201
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$7,189
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$497
ABBVIE INC.
$345
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$216
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$166
Lilly USA, LLC
$149
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$83
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63
Lundbeck LLC
$54
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$38
PFIZER INC.
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Echosens North America, Inc.
$25
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 87.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$14,932
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,536
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$985
ABBVIE INC.
$956
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$943
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$816
Allergan, Inc.
$797
Lilly USA, LLC
$660
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$614
Novo Nordisk Inc
$516
PFIZER INC.
$464
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$360
AbbVie Inc.
$352
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$313
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$280
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$243
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$222
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$220
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$216
Lundbeck LLC
$181
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$137
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$133
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$128
AbbVie, Inc.
$99
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$94
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$94
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$73
Boston Scientific Corporation
$73
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
US WorldMeds, LLC
$53
Allergan Inc.
$52
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$45
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$44
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$40
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Eisai Inc.
$32
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$25
Echosens North America, Inc.
$25
Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$23
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$20
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$20
Hologic, LLC
$19
Corium, LLC
$18
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Radius Health, Inc.
$12
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
$5
Top 3 companies account for 64.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · APLENZIN · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · Azstarys · BOTOX · BREZTRI · BRINTELLIX · BYDUREON · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · Creon · Dayvigo · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FORTEO · FibroScan · FilmArray · HETLIOZ · HORIZANT · INJECTAFER · INTRAROSA · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LYRICA · Livalo · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 20 · Ponvory · PreHevbrio · Prolia · QULIPTA · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPRAVATO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trintellix · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VESICARE · VIBERZI · VIIBRYD · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYNDAMAX · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · XTAMPZA · ZENPEP · ZEPBOUND · ZORYVE
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 (52%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in family medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in WA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,171
Per 100K population
229.4
County median income
$94,948
Nearest hospital
LEGACY SALMON CREEK MEDICAL CENTER
3.2 mi
3.2 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Jackson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in WA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of WA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Jackson experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jackson performed 12,190 testosterone injection 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. Jackson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jackson received a total of $27,210 from 53 companies across 850 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. Jackson's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Vancouver?
Dr. Jackson's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Jackson) 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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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. Data Coverage reflects 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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