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Dr. Scott Turner, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease · Denison, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Turner
Dr. Scott Turner is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Denison, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Turner performed 9,420 Medicare services across 6,452 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Turner received a total of $9,590 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 336 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Turner 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 4% volume in TX
$9,590 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,420
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for cardiovascular disease
6,452
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,879 | $6 | $32 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
966 | $89 | $253 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
893 | $127 | $803 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
803 | $43 | $106 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
718 | $63 | $178 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
432 | $17 | $48 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
430 | $4 | $17 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
419 | $7 | $27 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
334 | $10 | $77 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
223 | $47 | $303 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
222 | $79 | $768 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
211 | $13 | $64 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
207 | $94 | $264 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
203 | $327 | $1,391 |
| Telephone or electronic consultation, at least 5 minutes A remote assessment and management service provided by a consulting physician via telephone, internet, or electronic health record. The service requires at least 5 minutes of time and includes a written report. |
197 | $27 | $70 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
175 | $24 | $150 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
175 | $18 | $76 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
167 | $36 | $98 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
106 | $107 | $327 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
93 | $59 | $146 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
87 | $133 | $430 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
68 | $55 | $191 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
37 | $19 | $51 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
34 | $21 | $140 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
34 | $15 | $56 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
25 | $183 | $492 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
25 | $118 | $385 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
24 | $39 | $123 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 23 | $180 | $906 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
22 | $74 | $329 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
21 | $63 | $217 |
| Tc-99m radiopharmaceutical, non-highly enriched uranium source This code covers the cost of Technetium-99m radiopharmaceuticals derived from non-highly enriched uranium sources. It is billed as an add-on per study dose for full cost recovery. |
21 | $11 | $24 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
20 | $16 | $113 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
19 | $38 | $91 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
19 | $82 | $246 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
18 | $389 | $1,114 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
17 | $20 | $63 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
17 | $29 | $114 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
12 | $18 | $95 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
12 | $111 | $396 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
12 | $105 | $483 |
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.
17.2% high complexity
17.1% medium
65.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,590
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,370/year across 7 years
Top 33% in TX for cardiovascular disease
33
Companies
336
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
$9,590 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,306
2023
$1,326
2022
$1,163
2021
$1,156
2020
$781
2019
$1,213
2018
$2,645
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,801
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,086
Abbott Laboratories
$974
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$873
PFIZER INC.
$413
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$395
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$304
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$219
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$165
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$117
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$116
ABIOMED
$103
Boston Scientific Corporation
$103
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$99
Philips North America LLC
$96
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$89
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$79
Relypsa, Inc.
$79
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$73
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$69
Cook Medical LLC
$48
Amgen Inc.
$46
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$41
CVRx, Inc.
$38
Inari Medical, Inc.
$32
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Cook Incorporated
$16
Contego Medical, Inc
$15
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$14
EKOS Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 61.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(AM5) Lead management · 3F · AVEIR · Arcalyst · Artis pheno · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · COOK MEDICAL CELECT PLATINUM · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · CareLink · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GALLANT · GENERAL TACHY · IN.PACT Admiral · Impella · Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) · JOT DX · KENGREAL · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LifeVest · MICRA · MYCARELINK · Micra · Multix Fusion · OPTICROSS · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PRALUENT · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Polaris Ultra · Quartet CRT Lead · Ranexa · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SPECT Symbia Evo · TELESCOPE · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TRAcelet · TYRX · Telescope · Temperature Management System · TherOx DS2 Console · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Veltassa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · remede System
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 $102 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$70,455
Nearest hospital
TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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 2024 |
| 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. Turner is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% 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. Turner experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Turner performed 1,879 ekg interpretation and report 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. Turner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Turner received a total of $9,590 from 33 companies across 336 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. Turner's costs compare to other cardiologists in Denison?
Dr. Turner's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Turner) 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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