Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joseph Fagner, MD

Emergency Medicine · Allen, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
304 W BOYD DR UNIT 915, Allen, TX 75013
4698311839
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1316051782 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. Fagner 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. Fagner

Dr. Joseph Fagner is an emergency medicine in Allen, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fagner performed 2,527 Medicare services across 1,149 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Fagner 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,527
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for emergency medicine
1,149
Unique beneficiaries
$14
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~133 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)984$0$2
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)309$0$2
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)156$59$239
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle136$9$55
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)75$88$248
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection64$0$30
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential63$8$14
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel62$10$78
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza57$50$127
New patient office visit (30-44 min)50$68$248
Urinalysis, manual41$3$8
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead37$9$39
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg37$8$26
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg37$0$20
Chest X-ray, 2 views35$23$85
New patient office visit (45-59 min)31$111$265
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)30$16$44
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus28$16$44
Natriuretic peptide (heart and blood vessel protein) level26$38$223
Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour24$9$137
Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein24$11$70
Amylase (enzyme) level22$6$21
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, mb fraction only22$11$43
Coagulation function measurement, d-dimer; quantitative20$10$113
Myoglobin (muscle protein) level19$13$134
Troponin (protein) analysis, quantitative19$12$160
Injection of drug or substance into vein18$25$133
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus17$35$78
Infusion, normal saline solution , 1000 cc17$2$25
Blood draw (venipuncture)15$8$9
Automated urinalysis15$2$8
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less13$46$252
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg13$5$8
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)11$41$240
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.
2.1% high complexity
64.2% medium
33.7% routine
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Geographic Context

Emergency Medicines within 10 mi
587
Per 100K population
52.6
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL ALLEN
0.0 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. Fagner is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with 19 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. Fagner experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fagner performed 984 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Fagner's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Allen?
Dr. Fagner's average Medicare payment per service is $14. 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. Fagner) 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 →