Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Bale, MD

Anesthesiology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
8140 N MOPAC EXPY STE 3-210, Austin, TX 78759
5123432292
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1104006980 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. Bale 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. Bale

Dr. Scott Bale is an anesthesiology specialist in Austin, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bale performed 275 Medicare services across 267 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bale 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.

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

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
275
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for anesthesiology
267
Unique beneficiaries
$70
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
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 42 $52 $1,159
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 27 $80 $1,858
Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 27 $84 $1,891
Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope 25 $70 $1,654
Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope 25 $84 $1,874
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 21 $80 $1,772
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 16 $63 $1,343
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 15 $52 $1,197
Anesthesia for other procedure on male genitals 15 $65 $1,499
Anesthesia for access to central vein 14 $69 $1,429
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 13 $68 $1,512
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 13 $52 $1,148
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 11 $69 $1,614
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen outside abdominal cavity 11 $84 $1,978
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

Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
254
Per 100K population
19.4
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION SETON NORTHWEST
0.0 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. Bale is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), with 18 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. Bale experienced with anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bale performed 42 anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 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. Bale's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Austin?
Dr. Bale's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Bale) 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 →