Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Appelt, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Bryan, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2722 OSLER BLVD, Bryan, TX 77802
9797768291
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1841210564 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. Appelt 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. Appelt

Dr. Eric Appelt is a radiation oncology specialist in Bryan, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Appelt performed 12,514 Medicare services across 11,955 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Appelt received a total of $93 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Appelt 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in TX $93 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,514
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for radiation oncology
11,955
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~659 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 1,423 $7 $32
Screening mammography 994 $36 $133
Chest X-ray, 2 views 990 $8 $39
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 760 $30 $150
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 729 $28 $106
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 401 $62 $306
CT scan of chest, without contrast 334 $38 $205
Bone density scan (DEXA) 319 $9 $36
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 315 $64 $322
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 279 $7 $34
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 276 $8 $40
Knee X-ray, 3 views 247 $7 $34
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 210 $6 $30
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 190 $36 $188
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 172 $8 $40
Ct scan of chest with contrast 170 $40 $219
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 170 $54 $261
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 156 $26 $130
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 152 $64 $323
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 151 $16 $79
Mri scan of brain without contrast 140 $52 $263
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 136 $6 $31
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 133 $6 $31
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 122 $6 $30
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 121 $34 $177
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 119 $19 $100
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 116 $21 $105
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 112 $6 $31
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 96 $8 $41
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 92 $50 $239
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 92 $70 $355
X-ray of chest, 3 views 86 $10 $50
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 81 $9 $56
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 81 $7 $33
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 81 $86 $417
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 80 $8 $40
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 76 $62 $311
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 74 $20 $90
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 73 $23 $121
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 72 $63 $311
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 72 $26 $142
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 71 $84 $400
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 69 $28 $140
Ct scan of face without contrast 65 $31 $152
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 65 $6 $30
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 64 $49 $239
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 63 $6 $31
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 63 $29 $176
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast 60 $80 $385
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 57 $51 $184
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 57 $53 $261
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 51 $25 $134
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 48 $7 $34
X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views 44 $7 $40
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 44 $6 $31
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views 43 $8 $39
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 43 $36 $176
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 43 $29 $139
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 41 $40 $191
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 41 $27 $143
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 40 $25 $121
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 39 $8 $40
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 39 $6 $31
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 37 $9 $56
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 34 $27 $139
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 33 $6 $30
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 32 $10 $48
X-ray of elbow, 2 views 32 $6 $30
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 32 $30 $149
X-ray of hand, 2 views 30 $5 $30
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 30 $80 $385
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 30 $25 $122
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 28 $50 $248
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 28 $55 $261
Ct scan of leg without contrast 28 $36 $176
Ct scan of chest before and after contrast 25 $40 $243
X-ray of foot, 2 views 24 $5 $28
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 23 $6 $40
X-ray of spine, 1 view 22 $6 $29
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 22 $24 $87
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 21 $86 $401
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent 21 $18 $62
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views 19 $12 $57
Ct scan of leg with contrast material 18 $41 $205
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest 18 $12 $57
X-ray of ankle, 2 views 17 $5 $30
Ct scan of head or brain before and after contrast 16 $48 $223
X-ray of wrist, 2 views 16 $6 $31
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 16 $4 $25
X-ray of abdomen, minimum of 3 views 16 $10 $48
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck without contrast 15 $47 $226
X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views 15 $10 $64
3d radiographic procedure 15 $7 $35
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 15 $58 $451
X-ray of chest, minimum of 4 views 13 $12 $57
X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views 13 $5 $24
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs 13 $33 $157
Ct scan of pelvis with contrast 12 $40 $205
X-ray of both hips, 2 views 12 $9 $40
Ct scan of abdomen without contrast 12 $45 $209
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta 12 $26 $97
Ultrasound scan of scrotum 12 $22 $112
X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views 11 $6 $31
Ct scan of abdomen with contrast 11 $46 $223
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast 11 $44 $246
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 11 $17 $85
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2019 ↗
$93
Total received (2019-2019)
Bottom 32% in TX for radiation oncology
1
Company
2
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
$93 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2019
$93

Payments by company (2019)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
HOLOGIC INC
$93
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3DIMENSIONS
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 $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
8.0
County median income
$58,388
Nearest hospital
CHI ST JOSEPH HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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 2019
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. Appelt is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Appelt experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Appelt performed 1,423 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Appelt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Appelt received a total of $93 from 1 company across 2 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. Appelt's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Bryan?
Dr. Appelt's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Appelt) 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 →
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 →