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Dr. Paul Tucker, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Tucker
Dr. Paul Tucker is an interventional cardiology specialist in Austin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tucker performed 6,487 Medicare services across 4,972 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tucker received a total of $15,900 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 766 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Tucker 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in TX
$15,900 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,487
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for interventional cardiology
4,972
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~324 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,212 | $87 | $206 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
1,261 | $10 | $60 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
359 | $130 | $278 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
266 | $50 | $213 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
261 | $11 | $47 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
240 | $21 | $106 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
234 | $17 | $98 |
| 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. |
151 | $58 | $139 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
146 | $16 | $70 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
105 | $28 | $92 |
| 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. |
105 | $62 | $141 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
102 | $110 | $320 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
100 | $2 | $12 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
99 | $5 | $24 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
92 | $60 | $278 |
| 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. |
67 | $92 | $202 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
66 | $9 | $39 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 61 | $161 | $398 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
52 | $10 | $45 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
52 | $14 | $72 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 51 | $9 | $38 |
| 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. |
46 | $126 | $393 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
39 | $26 | $102 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
37 | $26 | $106 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
28 | $78 | $334 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
28 | $14 | $59 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
28 | $27 | $88 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
27 | $6 | $27 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
25 | $16 | $83 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
25 | $9 | $38 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
22 | $14 | $70 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
22 | $39 | $276 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 20 | $171 | $983 |
| 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. |
19 | $66 | $375 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 14 | $276 | $1,232 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
13 | $81 | $390 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
12 | $65 | $140 |
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.
14.6% high complexity
14.5% medium
70.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,900
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,271/year across 7 years
Top 28% in TX for interventional cardiology
50
Companies
766
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
$13,778 (86.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,052 (12.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$70 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,630
2023
$1,777
2022
$1,590
2021
$3,533
2020
$3,533
2019
$2,018
2018
$1,819
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Osprey Medical Inc
$4,079
Amgen Inc.
$1,658
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,361
ABIOMED
$867
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$832
Novo Nordisk Inc
$668
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$576
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$416
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$407
PFIZER INC.
$388
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$388
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$370
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$368
Abbott Laboratories
$334
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$333
Medtronic, Inc.
$312
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$283
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$220
ATRICURE, INC.
$211
CORDIS US CORP.
$155
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$139
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$128
Terumo Medical Corporation
$124
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$122
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$119
AtriCure, Inc.
$103
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$78
Penumbra, Inc.
$72
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$70
Vital Connect, Inc
$69
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$61
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$61
Boston Scientific Corporation
$57
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$51
Lundbeck LLC
$50
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$40
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$38
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$33
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$32
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$27
Cleerly, Inc.
$24
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$20
CHIESI USA, INC.
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$14
AGEPHA Pharma FZ LLC
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Advisa · Amplia MRI · AngioSeal · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CVI Systems · Cleerly Ischemia · Cobalt · Corlanor · DyeVert · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EPIC · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · GlideWire · Glidesheath · HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. · Impella · Indigo System · JOT DX · KENGREAL 50MG/10ML L · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LODOCO · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · MYNX CONTROL · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OUTBACK · OUTBACK Elite · Optimizer · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PRECISE · PRECISE PRO RX · RXi Systems · Repatha · Rybelsus · S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL Self-Expanding Nitinol Stent · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System with the Shockwave E8 Peripher · TEGSEDI · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VITALPATCH RTM · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Closure Device · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XENOSURE · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch
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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $245 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
23
Per 100K population
1.8
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Tucker is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Tucker experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tucker performed 2,212 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Tucker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tucker received a total of $15,900 from 50 companies across 766 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. Tucker's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Austin?
Dr. Tucker's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Tucker) 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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