Dr. Crystal Montgomery-Goecker, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Montgomery-Goecker
Dr. Crystal Montgomery-Goecker is a pathology - anatomic specialist in Bedford, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Montgomery-Goecker performed 844 Medicare services across 465 unique beneficiaries.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Montgomery-Goecker 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
171 | $22 | $260 |
| Additional manual multiplex genetic stain A microscopic genetic analysis performed manually using an additional multiplex stain procedure on tissue. |
112 | $50 | $250 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
89 | $9 | $104 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
83 | $29 | $260 |
| Blood smear interpretation with written report A physician examines a blood sample slide under a microscope to analyze blood cells. The doctor provides a written report of their findings. |
77 | $19 | $125 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
53 | $27 | $260 |
| Flow cytometry, 16 or more markers A laboratory test that uses lasers to analyze cells or DNA using 16 or more different markers. This technique helps identify and characterize specific cell types based on their physical and chemical properties. |
46 | $66 | $624 |
| Bone marrow smear interpretation A laboratory review of a bone marrow sample slide to examine cell structure and identify abnormalities. |
45 | $55 | $260 |
| Tissue preparation to remove calcium A laboratory procedure that removes calcium from a tissue sample to prepare it for microscopic examination. |
43 | $10 | $88 |
| Flow cytometry DNA or cell analysis, 9-15 markers A laboratory test that uses a laser to analyze cells or DNA using 9 to 15 different markers. This technique helps identify and characterize specific cell types or genetic material. |
27 | $49 | $463 |
| Genetic sequencing localization, initial procedure This procedure involves the initial process of localizing genetic sequencing. It identifies the specific location of genetic material for further analysis. |
22 | $34 | $312 |
| Additional genetic sequencing localization This procedure involves additional genetic sequencing localization work beyond the initial test. It is performed to further analyze genetic material. |
20 | $27 | $120 |
| Tissue culture for bone marrow and blood cell tumor disorders A laboratory test that grows bone marrow or blood cells in a culture to analyze tumor disorders. |
17 | $141 | $280 |
| Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique A laboratory test that uses a concentration technique to examine cells from a specimen. |
14 | $17 | $166 |
| Chromosome analysis for genetic defects, 20-25 cells A laboratory test that examines 20 to 25 cells to analyze chromosomes for genetic defects. |
13 | $142 | $280 |
| Molecular pathology test interpretation A physician reviews and interprets the results of a molecular pathology test to provide a diagnostic report. |
12 | $37 | $230 |
Geographic Context
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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. Montgomery-Goecker is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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