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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher Seeker, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
12200 RENFERT WAY, Austin, TX 78758
5124518211
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1255349528 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. Seeker 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. Seeker

Dr. Christopher Seeker is an obstetrics & gynecology in Austin, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Seeker performed 414 Medicare services across 406 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Seeker received a total of $19,452 from 64 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 838 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Seeker 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 9% volume in TX$ $19,452 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
414
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
406
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~22 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
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination163$40$112
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory138$45$134
Bone density scan (DEXA)48$39$152
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)28$73$319
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)19$52$218
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina18$93$229
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$19,452
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,779/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
64
Companies
838
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
$19,189 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$263 (1.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,329
2023
$2,261
2022
$2,200
2021
$2,767
2020
$3,326
2019
$4,105
2018
$2,465

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,345
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,070
Transenterix, Inc.
$1,553
AbbVie Inc.
$1,043
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$988
PFIZER INC.
$984
Covidien LP
$781
AbbVie, Inc.
$734
Allergan Inc.
$659
Lupin Inc.
$626
Hologic, LLC
$440
ABBVIE INC.
$426
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$423
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$419
Allergan, Inc.
$400
DySIS Medical, Inc.
$386
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$348
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$338
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$331
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$323
Amgen Inc.
$303
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$279
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$267
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$263
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$234
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$219
Axonics, Inc.
$212
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$209
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$180
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$143
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$133
MILLICENT US INC
$113
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$93
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$85
Kedrion Biopharma Inc.
$77
COLOPLAST CORP
$66
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$66
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$62
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$59
Dexcom, Inc.
$55
Mission Pharmacal Company
$50
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$49
Biogen, Inc.
$49
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$47
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$45
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$32
Abbott Laboratories
$27
Exact Sciences Corporation
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Memic Innovative Surgery Inc.
$24
Organon LLC
$22
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$22
Caldera Medical, Inc
$18
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
ASCEND THERAPEUTICS US, LLC
$16
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC
$13
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$13
Channel Medsystems, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 30.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM · AIMOVIG · ANNOVERA · APTIMA · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · Adthyza · Aimovig · Altis · Aptima Combo 2 · Aptima HPV · Autosuture · Axonics · BIJUVA · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Balcoltra · Bulkamid · CONTRAVE · CitraNatal · Cologuard Collection Kit · DIVIGEL · DYSIS ULTRA · DYSIS Ultra · Desara · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ESTROGEL · EVENITY · Endosee · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · Fetal Fibronectin · GEMTESA · GENERAL - BPH · GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · HUMIRA · Hominis Surgical System · IMVEXXY · INTRAROSA · Kyleena · LIGASURE · LILETTA · LINZESS · LO LOESTRIN FE · LigaSure · Lupron · MAKENA · MINASTRIN 24 FE · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · NEXTSTELLIS · NOVASURE · NURTEC ODT · NUVARING · Nitronox · Novasure · Novasure Advanced · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OSMOLEX ER · Orilissa · Osphena · Other Gyn Products · Ozempic · PARAGARD T 380A · PREMARIN · PREMARIN ORALS · Paragard · Paragard T 380A · Phexxi · Point-of-Care Products · Prenate Mini · ProGrip · Prolia · QULIPTA · RS Harmony Test Related Products · RYBELSUS · Repatha · RhoGAM Ultra-Filtered PLUS · Rybelsus · SIGNET · SLYND · SOLOSEC · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Senhance Surgical Robotics System · Sexually Transmitted Infectious Disease · Solosec · Summit Doppler · Supris · SurgiSleeve · Synthroid · TRINTELLIX · TRUCLEAR · Thinprep · Tirosint · Tresiba · Trintellix · TruClear · Twirla · Tymlos · UBRELVY · UNITHROID · V-LOC 180 · VERSAONE · VIBERZI · VIIBRYD · VRAYLAR · VYLEESI · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Vitafol Ultra · Wegovy · Xulane · ZURZUVAE
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for obstetrics & gynecology in TX.

Equivalent to $4,699 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Obstetrics & Gynecologys within 10 mi
314
Per 100K population
24.0
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
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. Seeker is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%), 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. Seeker experienced with cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Seeker performed 163 cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination 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. Seeker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Seeker received a total of $19,452 from 64 companies across 838 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. Seeker's costs compare to other obstetrics & gynecologys in Austin?
Dr. Seeker's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Seeker) 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 →