Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joe Niehus, MD

Optician · Denison, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
5016 S US HIGHWAY 75, Denison, TX 75020
9038921131
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1043297260 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. Niehus 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. Niehus

Dr. Joe Niehus is an optician specialist in Denison, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Niehus performed 6,143 Medicare services across 5,698 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Niehus 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 11% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,143
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for optician
5,698
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~307 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 1,719 $7 $36
Screening mammography 825 $35 $146
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 824 $28 $139
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 299 $62 $345
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 166 $66 $360
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 152 $21 $181
Bone density scan (DEXA) 144 $9 $40
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 139 $65 $361
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 138 $35 $213
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 90 $34 $192
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 76 $7 $36
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 75 $27 $154
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 74 $25 $140
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 73 $8 $44
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 65 $7 $38
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 61 $21 $117
X-ray of spine, 1 view 54 $6 $31
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 53 $34 $199
Chest X-ray, 2 views 52 $7 $43
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 49 $25 $145
CT scan of chest, without contrast 46 $40 $203
3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing 44 $29 $157
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 41 $62 $343
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 41 $25 $138
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 40 $27 $156
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 39 $63 $343
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 36 $6 $33
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 33 $9 $46
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 30 $7 $35
Ct scan of face without contrast 29 $31 $212
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 29 $50 $211
Knee X-ray, 3 views 29 $7 $38
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 28 $6 $34
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 28 $16 $89
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 26 $7 $35
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 26 $84 $471
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 25 $7 $34
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 24 $19 $106
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 24 $28 $160
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast 23 $51 $278
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 22 $9 $46
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 20 $8 $43
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 20 $87 $471
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth 18 $118 $639
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 18 $31 $168
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 18 $6 $33
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 18 $71 $398
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 16 $81 $434
Mri scan of brain without contrast 15 $55 $293
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 15 $6 $35
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 15 $6 $32
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 15 $26 $152
Ct scan of chest with contrast 14 $39 $247
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 14 $8 $44
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 14 $6 $33
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 13 $51 $295
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 13 $7 $35
X-ray of foot, 2 views 13 $6 $31
Ct scan of leg without contrast 13 $33 $199
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 12 $84 $455
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 12 $40 $215
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 12 $22 $114
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 12 $21 $111
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 11 $36 $199
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 11 $55 $288
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

Opticians within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
26.4
County median income
$70,455
Nearest hospital
TEXOMA 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. Niehus is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), with 20 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. Niehus experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Niehus performed 1,719 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.
How do Dr. Niehus's costs compare to other opticians in Denison?
Dr. Niehus's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Niehus) 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 →