Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chris McGee, MD

Family Medicine · Decatur, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2000 S FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234
9406262590
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1487659439 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. McGee 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. McGee

Dr. Chris McGee is a family medicine in Decatur, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McGee performed 8,927 Medicare services across 3,880 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McGee received a total of $6,733 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 404 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. McGee 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in TX$ $6,733 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,927
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for family medicine
3,880
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~446 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)3,164$90$257
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)1,579$0$5
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,304$60$174
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity455$61$162
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection337$0$35
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle333$10$59
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus204$16$43
Automated urinalysis172$2$9
Annual wellness visit, follow-up147$124$271
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus140$34$114
Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes116$206$472
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)105$16$44
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead101$10$40
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries64$59$206
Chest X-ray, 2 views60$25$74
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration60$25$141
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less57$62$205
Flu vaccine administration53$28$71
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg52$0$18
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity51$207$555
Bone density scan (DEXA)50$36$115
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free47$33$57
New patient office visit (30-44 min)42$73$257
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg30$1$20
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen28$50$128
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes17$35$122
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity17$81$214
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less16$43$130
Removal of impacted ear wax by washing16$12$119
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity16$100$329
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views15$36$96
Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment15$158$395
Extended office or other outpatient service by clinical staff, first hour14$13$28
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 113$42$176
Foot X-ray, 3+ views13$24$75
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views12$26$80
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes12$102$300
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 2024 ↗
$6,733
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $962/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for family medicine
50
Companies
404
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
$6,456 (95.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$278 (4.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$652
2023
$1,204
2022
$1,031
2021
$1,085
2020
$873
2019
$915
2018
$974

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,175
ABBVIE INC.
$553
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$416
Novo Nordisk Inc
$340
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$336
AbbVie Inc.
$295
PFIZER INC.
$292
Allergan, Inc.
$254
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$210
Lilly USA, LLC
$210
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$200
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$187
GM Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$165
Radius Health, Inc.
$163
Allergan Inc.
$162
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$160
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$143
Abbott Laboratories
$122
Corcept Therapeutics
$119
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$97
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$96
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$90
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
Corium, LLC
$86
Exact Sciences Corporation
$77
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$66
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$58
Shire North American Group Inc
$48
Tris Pharma Inc
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$33
Genentech USA, Inc.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$31
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$30
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$23
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Curonix LLC
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Promius Pharma LLC
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$15
kaleo, Inc.
$15
Dexcom, Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 31.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for family medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $75 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
127.1
County median income
$89,897
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY DECATUR
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. McGee is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 9%), with 20 years of practice experience.

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. McGee experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McGee performed 3,164 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. McGee receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McGee received a total of $6,733 from 50 companies across 404 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. McGee's costs compare to other family medicines in Decatur?
Dr. McGee's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. McGee) 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 →