Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Douglas Hammons, MD

Body Imaging Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
815 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8173210312
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1477533404 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. Hammons 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. Hammons

Dr. Douglas Hammons is a body imaging physician in Fort Worth, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hammons performed 3,387 Medicare services across 2,810 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hammons received a total of $42 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in body imaging physician. 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. Hammons 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 32% volume in TX$ $42 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,387
Medicare services
Top 32% in TX for body imaging physician
2,810
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~169 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view1,240$7$36
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast275$31$166
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast173$67$360
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast167$64$343
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view115$7$35
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast112$37$211
CT scan of chest, without contrast110$39$202
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function94$20$105
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast84$67$360
Mri scan of brain without contrast60$54$291
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast57$35$198
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen57$22$116
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers56$17$88
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views55$7$35
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views48$7$38
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers47$25$138
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity46$27$145
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow44$29$155
Ct scan of chest with contrast42$41$242
Knee X-ray, 3 views40$7$38
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views37$8$44
Foot X-ray, 3+ views32$6$33
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast31$41$215
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views31$7$38
Chest X-ray, 2 views30$8$43
Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract26$29$136
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast23$36$199
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views19$8$44
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views19$5$33
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts19$16$94
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views18$7$34
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views17$7$35
Ct scan of leg without contrast17$37$199
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts17$29$152
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views16$6$36
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries16$9$49
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views15$7$34
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast13$76$386
Bone density scan (DEXA)13$9$39
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views12$6$32
Ct scan of face without contrast11$28$212
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast11$86$439
X-ray of foot, 2 views11$6$30
Mri scan of leg without contrast11$46$268
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 2023 ↗
$42
Total received (2023-2023)
Bottom 30% in TX for body imaging physician
1
Company
2
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
$42 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$42

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
$42
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Lumason
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 $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Body Imaging Physicians within 10 mi
58
Per 100K population
2.7
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2023
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. Hammons is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Hammons experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hammons performed 1,240 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. Hammons receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hammons received a total of $42 from 1 company across 2 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. Hammons's costs compare to other body imaging physicians in Fort Worth?
Dr. Hammons's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Hammons) 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 →