Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Schackmuth, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Abilene, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
6250 US HIGHWAY 83, Abilene, TX 79606
3254281000
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1205817186 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Schackmuth from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schackmuth

Dr. Eric Schackmuth is a radiation oncology in Abilene, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schackmuth performed 5,846 Medicare services across 5,524 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Schackmuth is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 15% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,846
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for radiation oncology
5,524
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~292 Medicare services per year of practice

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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Chest X-ray, 1 view2,171$6$114
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast669$29$437
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast390$65$1,061
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast354$61$1,056
CT scan of chest, without contrast249$38$570
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast234$64$1,104
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast230$35$543
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view144$7$112
Ct scan of chest with contrast73$40$578
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast73$79$1,423
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen71$20$328
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views67$6$108
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast66$60$1,081
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast63$63$912
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast62$35$517
Ct scan of face without contrast57$30$565
Knee X-ray, 3 views46$7$115
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers43$25$460
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity42$27$378
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views41$6$97
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views39$7$117
Ct scan of leg without contrast39$34$490
Chest X-ray, 2 views33$17$265
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers33$16$357
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast32$35$598
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views32$6$101
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast30$40$576
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views30$26$376
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views25$20$270
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views25$6$104
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views24$6$117
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views24$6$88
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views21$7$112
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast20$54$836
Ct scan of arm without contrast20$36$526
Mri scan of brain without contrast19$55$782
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views19$6$94
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views18$30$382
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast17$51$704
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast17$54$819
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views17$6$88
Foot X-ray, 3+ views17$22$267
X-ray of elbow, 2 views16$6$92
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast16$74$1,336
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue16$21$340
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow16$29$665
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen15$30$436
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views14$8$168
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest12$12$157
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast12$87$1,246
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast11$85$1,219
X-ray of foot, 2 views11$6$92
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast11$80$1,542
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$66,406
Nearest hospital
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF ABILENE
8.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Schackmuth is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX), with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Schackmuth experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schackmuth performed 2,171 chest x-ray, 1 view services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Schackmuth's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Abilene?
Dr. Schackmuth's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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 High for Dr. Schackmuth) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →