Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Wolcott, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Lubbock, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Wolcott
Dr. Joseph Wolcott is an internal medicine specialist in Lubbock, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wolcott performed 95,816 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wolcott received a total of $37,238 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 339 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Wolcott 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 0% volume in TX
$37,238 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗95,816
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalbavancin injection, 5 mg An injection of the antibiotic dalbavancin, administered in a 5 mg dose. |
54,600 | $12 | $17 |
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
23,250 | $1 | $4 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
4,182 | $94 | $126 |
| Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure. |
3,843 | $31 | $40 |
| Puraply xt, per square centimeter | 2,025 | $139 | $178 |
| Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, full body chamber Treatment involving breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized full-body chamber. The service is billed for each 30-minute interval of the procedure. |
1,347 | $117 | $172 |
| Novachor implant, per square centimeter This code represents the supply of Novachor, a biologic implant material, measured by each square centimeter used during a procedure. |
695 | $808 | $1,300 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
521 | $76 | $101 |
| 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. |
464 | $41 | $57 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
418 | $34 | $37 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
418 | $34 | $37 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
417 | $34 | $37 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
410 | $34 | $36 |
| Wound tissue removal, each additional 20 sq cm This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound. It is billed for each additional 20 square centimeters of tissue removed beyond the initial amount. |
393 | $35 | $45 |
| Innovamatrix AC, per square centimeter Application of Innovamatrix AC material to the skin, measured by each square centimeter treated. |
380 | $808 | $1,050 |
| Oxygen chamber therapy management This code covers the professional management and oversight of a patient undergoing oxygen chamber therapy. It involves monitoring the patient's response and adjusting the treatment plan as needed. |
341 | $80 | $109 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
318 | $68 | $98 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
257 | $49 | $129 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
255 | $1,009 | $1,303 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less. |
233 | $119 | $150 |
| Therapy procedure using ultrasound A therapeutic treatment that utilizes ultrasound technology. The specific clinical purpose or condition treated is not defined in the provided description. |
136 | $345 | $430 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
121 | $123 | $155 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
114 | $17 | $23 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
109 | $140 | $187 |
| 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. |
86 | $11 | $19 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
82 | $182 | $239 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
71 | $177 | $221 |
| Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
52 | $241 | $302 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
37 | $52 | $73 |
| Additional tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of extra muscle or tissue in increments of 20 square centimeters or less. It is used to bill for additional areas treated beyond the initial procedure. |
34 | $56 | $71 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
33 | $38 | $52 |
| Laser vein destruction with imaging guidance This procedure uses laser energy to destroy a faulty vein in the arm or leg. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement during the treatment. |
28 | $991 | $1,258 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
22 | $90 | $122 |
| 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. |
22 | $31 | $41 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
21 | $16 | $39 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
20 | $156 | $219 |
| Infusion tube insertion with imaging guidance A radiologist inserts an infusion tube into the body while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure. |
17 | $300 | $594 |
| Skin graft site preparation, trunk/arms/legs Preparation of the skin area on the trunk, arms, or legs to receive a skin graft. This procedure is specified for infants and children covering 100.0 square centimeters or 1% of body area or less. |
16 | $261 | $336 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 14 | $125 | $156 |
| Skin graft site preparation, face or scalp, 100 sq cm or less Preparation of the skin area on the face, scalp, or other specified body parts to receive a skin graft in infants and children. The area prepared is 100 square centimeters or 1% of the body surface area, whichever is less. |
14 | $308 | $384 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
24.6% high complexity
57.7% medium
17.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$37,238
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,320/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
339
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,207
2023
$5,421
2022
$5,732
2021
$5,685
2020
$5,477
2019
$5,476
2018
$4,239
Payments by company (2024)
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$4,800
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$221
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$79
Solventum Corporation
$72
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$31,761
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,012
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$996
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$632
Organogenesis Inc.
$560
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$303
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$273
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$212
Boston Scientific Corporation
$210
AbbVie Inc.
$207
ABBVIE INC.
$172
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$164
Allergan Inc.
$99
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$95
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$80
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$79
Solventum Corporation
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$65
ConvaTec Inc.
$53
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$45
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$31
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$13
Coloplast Corp
$13
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$12
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Allergan, Inc.
$11
MEDELA LLC
$4
Top 3 companies account for 90.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ALLEVYN GENTLE · ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER · AQUACEL · AQUACEL AG · Apligraf · BRILINTA · Baxdela · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CellerateRx · ClosureFast · ConvaMax · DALVANCE · ENTRESTO · EVLT · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · Grafix PRIME · GrafixPL · Invia Motion Endure · Iodoflex Dressing 5x5g USA · Iodosorb · Iodosorb Ointment 40g USA · Kimyrsa · NUZYRA · PURAPLY · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · Restrata Wound Matrix · SIVEXTRO · SUPERA · Santyl · Sivextro · SpeediCath · Stravix · TEFLARO · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VenaCure 1470 Pro · XARELTO · ZERBAXA · Zetuvit Plus
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
98
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Wolcott is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), 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. Wolcott experienced with dalbavancin injection, 5 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wolcott performed 54,600 dalbavancin injection, 5 mg services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Wolcott receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wolcott received a total of $37,238 from 30 companies across 339 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Wolcott's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Lubbock?
Dr. Wolcott's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Wolcott) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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