Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Marcus Lines, MD

Radiation Oncology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR, Austin, TX 78727
5127955100
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1629072459 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. Lines 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. Lines

Dr. Marcus Lines is a radiation oncology specialist in Austin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lines performed 7,378 Medicare services across 1,668 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lines 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 11% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,378
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for radiation oncology
1,668
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~369 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 3,875 $0 $1
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 1,550 $0 $1
Chest X-ray, 1 view 851 $7 $137
Chest X-ray, 2 views 133 $15 $66
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 78 $81 $505
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 61 $67 $547
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 59 $136 $712
Ct scan of chest with contrast 55 $58 $273
Ct scan of leg without contrast 54 $35 $590
Blood creatinine level 47 $5 $21
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 43 $6 $128
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 37 $17 $418
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 35 $17 $81
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 34 $20 $92
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 31 $20 $255
Bone density scan (DEXA) 31 $31 $173
Knee X-ray, 3 views 30 $14 $76
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 29 $22 $382
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 28 $16 $69
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 28 $28 $469
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 27 $16 $67
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 23 $65 $1,278
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 22 $7 $121
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 22 $12 $71
CT scan of chest, without contrast 21 $70 $289
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 21 $14 $78
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 17 $17 $65
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 17 $19 $83
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 16 $79 $960
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 15 $65 $1,247
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 15 $143 $880
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 14 $11 $65
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 12 $14 $68
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 12 $15 $107
X-ray of hip, 1 view 12 $7 $179
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 12 $15 $54
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 11 $52 $246
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.
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
148
Per 100K population
11.3
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
2.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Lines is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.

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. Lines experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lines performed 3,875 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Lines's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Austin?
Dr. Lines's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Lines) 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 →

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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 →