Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Pilkinton, M.D., PH.D.

Radiation Oncology · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
9440 POPPY DR, Dallas, TX 75218
9725876717
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1164869525 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. Pilkinton 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. Pilkinton

Dr. David Pilkinton is a radiation oncology specialist in Dallas, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pilkinton performed 3,451 Medicare services across 3,332 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pilkinton 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 29% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,451
Medicare services
Top 29% in TX for radiation oncology
3,332
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~288 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
Screening mammography 426 $36 $263
Chest X-ray, 1 view 390 $7 $139
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 297 $28 $60
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 191 $30 $504
Bone density scan (DEXA) 121 $9 $185
Chest X-ray, 2 views 101 $8 $162
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 93 $63 $1,278
CT scan of chest, without contrast 82 $40 $633
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 73 $66 $1,337
Mri scan of brain without contrast 68 $53 $862
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 64 $6 $107
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 61 $35 $625
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 60 $7 $126
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 56 $8 $212
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 55 $6 $139
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 54 $27 $284
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 52 $55 $862
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 52 $50 $784
Knee X-ray, 3 views 49 $7 $116
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 47 $22 $60
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 42 $6 $105
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 42 $6 $116
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 41 $67 $1,316
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 40 $9 $158
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 40 $50 $764
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 39 $25 $408
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 36 $6 $124
Ct scan of leg without contrast 36 $37 $590
Ct scan of chest with contrast 34 $42 $705
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 34 $6 $97
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 32 $36 $590
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 31 $54 $862
Mri scan of leg without contrast 30 $49 $811
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 28 $51 $849
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 27 $7 $121
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 27 $20 $347
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 26 $20 $382
X-ray of foot, 2 views 25 $6 $94
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 24 $39 $632
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 23 $6 $100
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 22 $25 $469
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 22 $16 $418
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 21 $7 $140
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 20 $37 $357
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 19 $82 $1,324
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 19 $83 $1,659
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 17 $9 $158
Ct scan of arm without contrast 17 $37 $552
X-ray of both hips, 2 views 17 $8 $224
3d radiographic procedure 17 $7 $96
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 16 $86 $1,295
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 16 $6 $105
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 16 $71 $1,411
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 16 $90 $1,557
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 15 $8 $137
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 15 $83 $1,637
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 13 $8 $213
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 13 $27 $753
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 12 $64 $1,228
X-ray of elbow, 2 views 12 $5 $90
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 12 $30 $600
Ct scan of face without contrast 11 $32 $633
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 11 $66 $1,021
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 11 $10 $133
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 11 $33 $619
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 11 $55 $823
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

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
599
Per 100K population
23.0
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
WHITE ROCK MEDICAL CENTER
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. Pilkinton is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in TX).

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. Pilkinton experienced with screening mammography?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pilkinton performed 426 screening mammography 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. Pilkinton's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Dallas?
Dr. Pilkinton's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Pilkinton) 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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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.

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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 →