Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eddie Copelin, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Copelin
Dr. Eddie Copelin is a gastroenterology specialist in Amarillo, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Copelin performed 3,231 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Copelin received a total of $10,713 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 468 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Copelin is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 11 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$10,713 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,231
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,200 | $0 | $1 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
128 | $61 | $178 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
115 | $127 | $290 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
108 | $135 | $393 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
101 | $105 | $271 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
94 | $88 | $200 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
73 | $71 | $220 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
63 | $202 | $361 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
57 | $61 | $139 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
49 | $194 | $499 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
43 | $53 | $158 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
42 | $88 | $252 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
38 | $87 | $240 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
31 | $39 | $143 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
28 | $127 | $361 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
27 | $33 | $111 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
23 | $175 | $466 |
| Hydrogen breath test A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms. |
11 | $64 | $180 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,713
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,785/year across 6 years
Top 19% in TX for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
468
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,590
2023
$3,214
2022
$2,268
2021
$588
2019
$89
2018
$964
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$665
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$521
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$374
Lilly USA, LLC
$297
PFIZER INC.
$288
Medtronic, Inc.
$147
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$134
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$132
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$117
Olympus America Inc.
$113
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$112
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$109
Ardelyx, Inc.
$107
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$89
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$47
Celltrion USA Inc.
$46
Celgene Corporation
$45
QOL Medical, LLC
$43
Organon Llc
$32
CSL Behring
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$18
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$17
CapsoVision, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 43.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,433
ABBVIE INC.
$1,107
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$857
AbbVie Inc.
$763
PFIZER INC.
$754
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$672
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$666
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$474
Ardelyx, Inc.
$427
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$402
Lilly USA, LLC
$328
Medtronic, Inc.
$284
Celgene Corporation
$261
QOL Medical, LLC
$200
UCB, Inc.
$180
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$127
Olympus America Inc.
$113
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$109
ERBE USA Inc
$109
AbbVie, Inc.
$105
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$105
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$95
Boston Scientific Corporation
$95
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$89
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$86
TELA Bio, Inc.
$82
CSL Behring
$79
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$69
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$50
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$47
Celltrion USA Inc.
$46
GENZYME CORPORATION
$33
Novo Nordisk Inc
$33
Organon Llc
$32
Organon LLC
$27
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$21
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Allergan Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$18
CapsoVision, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 31.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTIOM · CLENPIQ · CREON · CapsoCam Plus · Cimzia · DALVANCE · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · ENDOFLIP · ENTYVIO · ERBE · EVIS EXERA · EndoClot PHS · Epclusa · FUJIFILM · GATTEX · GI GENIUS · GI Genius · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · IBSRELA · IDACIO · Jagwire · KAPSPARGO · Kcentra · LINZESS · Linzess · Livdelzi · MAVYRET · NEXPOWDER · OCALIVA · OMVOH · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PILLCAM · PREZCOBIX · REBYOTA · REMICADE · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUTAB · Speedband Superview Super 7 · Sucraid · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · VELSIPITY · VIBERZI · VOWST · Vemlidy · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · ZYMFENTRA
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
12
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Copelin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Copelin experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Copelin performed 2,200 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Copelin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Copelin received a total of $10,713 from 46 companies across 468 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Copelin's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Amarillo?
Dr. Copelin's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Copelin) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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