Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Beggs, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6700 W 9TH AVE, Amarillo, TX 79106
8063580200
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1689615734 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Beggs 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. Beggs

Dr. Daniel Beggs is a gastroenterology in Amarillo, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beggs performed 2,083 Medicare services across 1,683 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beggs received a total of $2,333 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 190 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Beggs is Very 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 6% volume in TX$ $2,333 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,083
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for gastroenterology
1,683
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~110 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
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare189$201$962
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)180$84$230
Blood draw (venipuncture)163$8$13
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential161$8$26
Colonoscopy with biopsy136$88$919
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)136$60$162
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel125$10$50
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy106$56$580
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm80$97$338
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less80$44$145
New patient office visit (45-59 min)77$116$350
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope66$66$750
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk62$177$714
Iron level test53$6$17
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk47$175$798
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity46$101$300
C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker)44$5$26
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)41$4$20
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope38$124$714
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity37$62$160
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen36$38$131
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity31$93$230
Lipase (fat enzyme) level28$7$33
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)24$36$95
New patient office visit (30-44 min)23$72$230
Iron binding capacity test21$9$44
Alpha-fetoprotein (afp) level, serum20$16$26
Ferritin level test (iron stores)20$13$57
Control of bleeding of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope13$141$1,413
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.
3.8% high complexity
18.6% medium
77.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,333
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $333/year across 7 years
Bottom 42% in TX for gastroenterology
19
Companies
190
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,320 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13 (0.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$920
2023
$547
2022
$344
2021
$121
2020
$25
2019
$185
2018
$190

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$658
AbbVie Inc.
$437
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$377
GENZYME CORPORATION
$171
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$166
Olympus America Inc.
$147
PFIZER INC.
$95
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$53
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$45
Celgene Corporation
$37
AbbVie, Inc.
$27
Amgen Inc.
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Organon Llc
$17
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
QOL Medical, LLC
$14
Allergan Inc.
$12
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 63.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVSOLA · AVYCAZ · DUPIXENT · Dexilant · ENTYVIO · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · INFLECTRA · LINZESS · MAVYRET · Mavyret · NURTEC ODT · OCALIVA · OMVOH · Olympus Biliary Devices · Olympus EndoTherapy Accessories · Olympus Foreign Body Retrieval Devices · Olympus GI Accessories · Olympus Hemostasis Devices · QULIPTA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · Trintellix · Trulance · VELSIPITY · ViziShot Respiratory Needles · XELJANZ · ZEPOSIA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $112 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
10.3
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

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

Summary

Dr. Beggs is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Beggs experienced with removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beggs performed 189 removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 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.
Does Dr. Beggs receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beggs received a total of $2,333 from 19 companies across 190 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Beggs's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Amarillo?
Dr. Beggs's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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 Very High for Dr. Beggs) 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 ↗, Open Payments ↗, 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 →