Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Neely, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
1010 W 40TH ST, Austin, TX 78756
5124598753
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1942460738 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. Neely 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. Neely

Dr. Robert Neely is a thoracic surgery specialist in Austin, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Neely performed 256 Medicare services across 256 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Neely received a total of $6,097 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Neely 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 30% volume in TX $6,097 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
256
Medicare services
Top 30% in TX for thoracic surgery
256
Unique beneficiaries
$309
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~15 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
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 40 $11 $225
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery 39 $48 $200
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 37 $1,153 $5,496
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 32 $99 $366
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 28 $568 $3,921
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 24 $90 $235
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 17 $150 $445
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 15 $276 $1,120
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts 13 $359 $1,008
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft 11 $131 $526
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.
55.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
44.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,097
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $871/year across 7 years
Top 46% in TX for thoracic surgery
17
Companies
117
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
$6,097 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,572
2023
$1,577
2022
$1,607
2021
$282
2020
$297
2019
$580
2018
$182

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,346
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$863
ABIOMED
$694
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$308
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$275
Abbott Laboratories
$261
Boston Scientific Corporation
$224
Bolton Medical Inc
$224
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$160
LSI SOLUTIONS INC
$143
Ethicon US, LLC
$143
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$129
KLS-Martin L.P.
$94
KCI USA, Inc.
$81
Penumbra, Inc.
$56
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$49
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$48
Top 3 companies account for 64.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVALUS · Arcalyst · COR KNOT · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CoreValve Evolut · CoreValve Evolut R · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EPIC · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Epic Stented Tissue Valve · GENERAL - STRUCTURAL HEART · General - Stents · Impella · Indigo System · KONECT RESILIA · MITRACLIP · MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve · NA · PREVENA · Penumbra System · Relay Grafts · Relay Plus · STERNALOCK 360 SYSTEM · STRATAFIX
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $2,382 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
29
Per 100K population
2.2
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL
1.3 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. Neely is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Neely experienced with harvest of vein using an endoscope?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Neely performed 40 harvest of vein using an endoscope 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. Neely receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Neely received a total of $6,097 from 17 companies across 117 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. Neely's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Austin?
Dr. Neely's average Medicare payment per service is $309. 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. Neely) 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 ↗, 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 →