Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Troy Potter, MD

Internal Medicine · Texarkana, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD, Texarkana, TX 75503
9036143000
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1265432645 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Potter

Dr. Troy Potter is an internal medicine specialist in Texarkana, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Potter performed 16,526 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Potter received a total of $2,885 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 219 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. Potter 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.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 2% volume in TX $2,885 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
16,526
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$23
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
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 4,500 $18 $25
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
1,537 $8 $20
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
1,469 $10 $105
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
1,326 $13 $90
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.
1,175 $82 $244
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.
615 $55 $174
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.
553 $8 $48
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
543 $16 $86
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
519 $9 $52
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
471 $10 $61
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
415 $6 $60
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.
385 $10 $42
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
255 $29 $249
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
220 $30 $35
Flu vaccine, high-dose
High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe.
219 $72 $76
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
175 $119 $220
Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg
An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg.
162 $0 $17
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
139 $15 $70
Folic acid level test
A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum.
136 $14 $79
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
125 $3 $28
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection
This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered.
124 $0 $14
EKG interpretation and report
A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report.
111 $5 $38
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.
110 $9 $76
Vitamin B-12 injection
An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg.
104 $1 $15
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 88 $18 $79
Natriuretic peptide level test
A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels.
81 $38 $171
Urine culture, bacterial identification
A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections.
77 $8 $42
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg
An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication.
57 $8 $26
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)
A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process.
53 $4 $26
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)
A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer.
53 $19 $79
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.
53 $30 $110
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.
52 $39 $155
Bacterial culture, aerobic
A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms.
39 $8 $40
Antibiotic sensitivity test
A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods.
39 $8 $58
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
38 $13 $52
Iron level test 38 $6 $39
Transferrin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body.
38 $12 $50
Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care
Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision.
32 $73 $200
Total testosterone level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women.
31 $25 $105
Screening test for pathogenic organisms
A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of disease-causing organisms in the body.
31 $6 $27
Strep A rapid test
A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation.
31 $16 $45
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 $139 $345
Vaccine administration
The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself.
30 $11 $48
Magnesium level test
A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess.
29 $7 $37
Respiratory virus detection test
A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses.
29 $48 $100
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20)
An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
27 $281 $325
Pneumonia vaccine administration
This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider.
26 $30 $45
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review.
25 $53 $324
Free T3 thyroid hormone test
A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning.
23 $17 $120
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.
20 $15 $44
Sed rate test (inflammation marker)
This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body.
15 $3 $26
Free PSA test
A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood.
14 $18 $62
C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker)
A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body.
13 $5 $23
Transitional care management services, moderate complexity
Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity.
13 $158 $280
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
12 $114 $315
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,885
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $412/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
219
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
$659
2023
$705
2022
$424
2021
$379
2020
$142
2019
$299
2018
$277

Payments by company (2024)

ABBVIE INC.
$181
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Dexcom, Inc.
$47
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$43
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$42
PFIZER INC.
$39
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
Lilly USA, LLC
$35
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Optinose US, Inc.
$27
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Amgen Inc.
$14
Eisai Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$481
Amgen Inc.
$459
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$261
PFIZER INC.
$254
AbbVie Inc.
$168
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$123
Abbott Laboratories
$100
Dexcom, Inc.
$89
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$88
Allergan Inc.
$87
Novo Nordisk Inc
$84
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$82
Lilly USA, LLC
$80
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$48
Eisai Inc.
$47
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$38
Allergan, Inc.
$33
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$31
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
GENZYME CORPORATION
$27
Optinose US, Inc.
$27
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$26
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$13
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$11
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · CABLIVI · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CREON · DUEXIS · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dexilant · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EPKINLY · EVENITY · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GIMOTI · GLYXAMBI · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LINZESS · Leqembi · MOTOFEN · NEXLETOL · Ozempic · PREVNAR 13 · Prolia · QULIPTA · Repatha · SHINGRIX · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VIAGRA · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xhance
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 →
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$59,295
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
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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. Potter is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with 21 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. Potter experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Potter performed 4,500 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Potter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Potter received a total of $2,885 from 33 companies across 219 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. Potter's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Texarkana?
Dr. Potter's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Potter) 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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