Tess Embrey Layman, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Tess Embrey Layman is a Physician Assistant based in Dallas, TX with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(214) 645-6616Dallas, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Tess Embrey Layman, PA-C specializes in medical, serving patients in Dallas, TX in group practice. She has been practicing since 2021 — over 6 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.

1 of 1,230 Physician Assistant providers in TXSee all Physician Assistant in Dallas6+ years experienceNPI since 2021

Older · 752dNPPES updated 2024-05-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5959 Harry Hines Blvd Fl 9, Dallas, TX 75235-6234

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

74.6/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

42.8%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-40 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

271

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

235

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

747

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $271k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 COPD.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+41%)61%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+10%)59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+25%)38%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)33%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Sep 19, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 6 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1011 S. Harwood St Unit 501, Dallas, TX 75201

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Tess Embrey Layman

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Tess Embrey Layman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Dallas 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 Tess Embrey Layman

NPI records show Dr. Layman as active with telehealth listed in Dallas, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (214) 645-6616.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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