Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Leifer, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Desoto, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Leifer 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. Leifer
Dr. David Leifer is a radiation oncology in Desoto, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Leifer performed 86,178 Medicare services across 5,571 unique beneficiaries.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Leifer 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 0% volume in TX
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗86,178
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for radiation oncology
5,571
Unique beneficiaries
$4
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~4,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) | 44,471 | $0 | $3 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | 35,920 | $0 | $3 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 514 | $13 | $77 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 476 | $7 | $35 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 258 | $23 | $99 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 257 | $95 | $1,322 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 211 | $99 | $1,252 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 204 | $24 | $132 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 193 | $99 | $1,173 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 183 | $57 | $662 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 163 | $16 | $83 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 144 | $55 | $375 |
| Blood creatinine level | 143 | $5 | $26 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 133 | $169 | $1,116 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 130 | $52 | $412 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | 129 | $56 | $433 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 125 | $82 | $600 |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | 124 | $98 | $1,557 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 114 | $77 | $1,324 |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 105 | $175 | $1,728 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 104 | $190 | $1,425 |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 101 | $159 | $1,953 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 100 | $15 | $84 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 87 | $18 | $100 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 78 | $20 | $111 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 75 | $47 | $537 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 72 | $18 | $96 |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 66 | $91 | $490 |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | 63 | $59 | $574 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 61 | $24 | $124 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 58 | $62 | $785 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 58 | $10 | $59 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 56 | $17 | $91 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 52 | $14 | $78 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 51 | $20 | $118 |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 48 | $23 | $332 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity | 48 | $48 | $261 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 46 | $39 | $339 |
| Mri scan of leg without contrast | 45 | $108 | $1,125 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 44 | $16 | $96 |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | 43 | $67 | $1,331 |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | 40 | $76 | $263 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 38 | $119 | $1,130 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 37 | $103 | $924 |
| Ct scan of chest before and after contrast | 36 | $79 | $965 |
| Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium | 34 | $54 | $363 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 34 | $62 | $528 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | 33 | $25 | $124 |
| Ct scan of arm without contrast | 29 | $72 | $607 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | 26 | $43 | $353 |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views | 25 | $16 | $92 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 25 | $159 | $1,205 |
| Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 24 | $132 | $1,334 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 23 | $23 | $133 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | 23 | $18 | $102 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | 23 | $55 | $699 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 23 | $15 | $79 |
| 3d radiographic procedure | 23 | $8 | $39 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 23 | $120 | $926 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 3 views | 21 | $15 | $93 |
| Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | 21 | $150 | $1,763 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | 19 | $166 | $1,895 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | 19 | $10 | $62 |
| Ct scan of abdomen without contrast | 18 | $68 | $678 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | 17 | $57 | $751 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | 17 | $101 | $1,890 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 16 | $7 | $36 |
| Mri scan of pelvis without contrast | 15 | $111 | $1,269 |
| Mri scan of leg before and after contrast | 15 | $158 | $1,706 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | 14 | $133 | $1,811 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 14 | $52 | $705 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 14 | $212 | $1,672 |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | 14 | $62 | $366 |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast | 13 | $80 | $1,746 |
| Ct scan of head or brain before and after contrast | 12 | $84 | $676 |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast | 12 | $95 | $870 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) | 12 | $24 | $101 |
| Screening mammography | 12 | $93 | $398 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 11 | $7 | $35 |
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.
Geographic Context
Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
489
Per 100K population
18.8
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
HICKORY TRAIL HOSPITAL
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 | — 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. Leifer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), 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. Leifer experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Leifer performed 44,471 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 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. Leifer's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Desoto?
Dr. Leifer's average Medicare payment per service is $4. 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. Leifer) 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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