Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Berson, D.O.

Anesthesiology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac — Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
2304 HANCOCK DR STE 4, Austin, TX 78756
5124078444
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1447224415 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Berson

Dr. Daniel Berson is an anesthesiology specialist in Austin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Berson performed 361 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Berson received a total of $68,329 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 162 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. Berson 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.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 15% volume in TX $68,329 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
361
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for anesthesiology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$112
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
Arterial line insertion
A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion.
50 $35 $324
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedure
Administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures involving the heart and major blood vessels.
43 $374 $4,591
Transesophageal echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function.
43 $78 $1,009
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers.
41 $13 $437
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
41 $2 $282
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
33 $11 $123
3D radiographic procedure
A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures.
28 $7 $396
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
Administration of anesthesia during x-ray or radiation therapy procedures.
26 $126 $1,695
Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring 21 $69 $1,040
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine
This code covers the administration of anesthesia during a heart artery bypass grafting procedure performed while the patient is on a heart-lung machine.
19 $640 $7,620
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter
A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin.
16 $66 $600
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.
21.1% high complexity
39.6% medium
39.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$68,329
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,761/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
162
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
$11,560
2023
$1,876
2022
$23,595
2021
$754
2020
$75
2019
$896
2018
$29,573

Payments by company (2024)

Haemonetics Corporation
$8,351
ABIOMED
$1,616
Ancora Heart, Inc.
$857
Philips North America LLC
$389
Baxter Healthcare
$142
Abbott Laboratories
$90
ATRICURE, INC.
$89
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$26
Top 3 companies account for 93.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$50,049
Haemonetics Corporation
$9,645
ABIOMED
$1,988
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,330
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,231
Abbott Laboratories
$875
Ancora Heart, Inc.
$857
Baxter Healthcare
$405
Philips North America LLC
$389
Ethicon US, LLC
$254
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$186
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$177
Covidien LP
$130
AtriCure, Inc.
$124
Bolton Medical Inc
$111
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$106
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$94
Werfen USA LLC
$91
ATRICURE, INC.
$89
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$78
Medtronic, Inc.
$36
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$25
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$16
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$14
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 90.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists in nearby ZIP areas
259
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL
1.3 mi

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. Berson is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Berson experienced with arterial line insertion?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Berson performed 50 arterial line insertion 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. Berson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Berson received a total of $68,329 from 26 companies across 162 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. Berson's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Austin?
Dr. Berson's average Medicare payment per service is $112. 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. Berson) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →