Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alvin Anene, MD

Radiation Oncology · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
815 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8173210404
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1043449028 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. Anene 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. Anene

Dr. Alvin Anene is a radiation oncology specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Anene performed 3,520 Medicare services across 3,139 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Anene received a total of $7,102 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Anene 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 28% volume in TX $7,102 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,520
Medicare services
Top 28% in TX for radiation oncology
3,139
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~220 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 1,171 $7 $36
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 310 $31 $167
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 142 $63 $340
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 141 $67 $357
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 125 $36 $212
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 113 $68 $356
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 105 $7 $35
Bone density scan (DEXA) 105 $9 $40
Chest X-ray, 2 views 83 $8 $43
CT scan of chest, without contrast 81 $40 $201
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 72 $16 $89
3d radiographic procedure 69 $8 $39
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 60 $10 $50
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 57 $22 $116
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 57 $11 $57
Mri scan of brain without contrast 54 $56 $288
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 48 $26 $144
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 42 $8 $44
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 42 $26 $137
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 41 $7 $33
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 41 $7 $36
Knee X-ray, 3 views 37 $7 $37
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 37 $29 $158
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 36 $30 $160
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 34 $6 $33
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 33 $62 $346
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 30 $64 $346
Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity 29 $20 $118
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 29 $14 $75
Ct scan of chest with contrast 27 $41 $238
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 23 $83 $423
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 23 $41 $211
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 21 $36 $199
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 21 $83 $434
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 21 $56 $227
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 20 $7 $38
Ct scan of face without contrast 19 $29 $201
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 18 $6 $33
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 17 $36 $199
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 17 $7 $35
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 16 $8 $44
Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 15 $259 $1,432
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 13 $8 $44
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 13 $6 $36
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 12 $27 $151
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 ↗
$7,102
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,015/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for radiation oncology
13
Companies
57
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
$7,102 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,595
2023
$3,276
2022
$508
2021
$185
2020
$348
2019
$18
2018
$171

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$4,030
Stryker Corporation
$2,079
Inari Medical, Inc.
$270
Abbott Laboratories
$185
Imperative Care, Inc
$178
Novo Nordisk Inc
$121
Cook Medical LLC
$82
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$60
Sirtex Medical Inc
$37
Balt USA, LLC
$18
ConvaTec Inc.
$18
EKOS Corporation
$12
Biogen, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 89.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · COOK MEDICAL CATHETERS · COOK MEDICAL GI PRODUCTS · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Cook Medical GI Products · EKOSONIC · EVOLVE · Ellipse ICD · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fortify Assura · IVS - IVAS · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Indigo · Indigo System · OPTABLATE · POD · Penumbra Coil 400 · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Prestige Coil System · RED 72 · Rybelsus · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SPINRAZA · SYMPHONY CATHETER · TREVO · ZILVER VENA
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for radiation oncology in TX.

Equivalent to $202 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
243
Per 100K population
11.4
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
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. Anene is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of TX peers, with 16 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. Anene experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Anene performed 1,171 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.
Does Dr. Anene receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Anene received a total of $7,102 from 13 companies across 57 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. Anene's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Fort Worth?
Dr. Anene's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Anene) 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 →