Jason Edward Bacon, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Jason Edward Bacon is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Temple, TX with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HOSPITALIST
Jason Edward Bacon, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Temple, TX in independent practice. With 10+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Temple area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1633dNPPES updated 2021-12-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better58.62%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+53.5 pts)
58.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
102
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
158
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
464
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$34 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Jason Edward Bacon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 2, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Mailing address
Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-4658
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Jason Edward Bacon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jason Edward Bacon for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Temple required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jason Edward Bacon
Dr. Bacon is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Temple, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (254) 724-2111.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-1000
Mailing Address
Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-4658
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