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Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD

(Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2000 - 2004)

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, lung issues, cystic fibrosis (CF)

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard 3rd Floor, Suite 334
Dallas, TX 75390

(214) 645-0599

Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD is a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Office Locations

UT Southwestern Medical Center

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard 3rd Floor, Suite 334
Dallas, TX 75390

(214) 645-0599

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Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and pleural drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
bronchoscopy	27
catheterization	13
doctor visit	59
hospital care	654
inpatient care	654
pleural drainage	20
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	55
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	17
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	53
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pleural drainage and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
catheterization	22
doctor visit	78
hospital care	428
inpatient care	428
pleural drainage	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	12
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	47
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	21
doctor visit	65
hospital care	588
inpatient care	588

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	84
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	54
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	18
doctor visit	50
hospital care	528
inpatient care	528

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	12
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	58
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	52
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
hospital care	388
inpatient care	388

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	55
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
hospital care	341
inpatient care	341

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	48
Dementia	35
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61
hospital care	391
inpatient care	391

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	32
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	47
Dementia	38
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34
hospital care	180
inpatient care	180

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	50
Dementia	33
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	26
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	57
Dementia	37
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	34
hospital care	289
inpatient care	289

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	16
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	15
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	38
Dementia	24
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	13
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	48
Dementia	38
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, pleural drainage and aspiration.

aspiration	21
bronchoscopy	19
catheterization	17
doctor visit	48
hospital care	380
inpatient care	380
pleural drainage	21
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Female	98
Male	93

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	35
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	122
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	10
75 to 84	26
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	66

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	25
Osteoporosis	23
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	15
Dementia	26

Education & Training

Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at JPS Health Network. He is certified by the internal medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: JPS Health Network (2006)

Board Certification: internal medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James D. Finklea JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$3,820 Cayston $3,699	$120
Chiesi USA, Inc.	$472 Pertzye $369	BRONCHITOL $104
AbbVie, Inc.	$242 Creon $223	$18
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$202 ORKAMBI $79	$123
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$195 Cayston $148	$47
Other	$803 Fluoroplex $128	ZENPEP $81	AREXVY $79	Arikayce $56	Hillrom - Volara System $47	Other $412

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,310
Consulting Fee	$2,250
Travel and Lodging	$1,077
Education	$96

Biography

Dr. James Finklea specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He attended the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Scott and White Healthcare and JPS Health Network. Dr. Finklea is especially interested in cystic fibrosis (CF) and transplant procedures. He has received professional recognition including the following: Most Active Student Award; St. Vincent's Clinic; and Gold Headed Cane Award Finalist 2004, UT Medical Branch, Galveston. He is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.