Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Shawn Fitzsimmons, 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 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1811307259 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. Fitzsimmons 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. Fitzsimmons

Dr. Shawn Fitzsimmons is a radiation oncology specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fitzsimmons performed 12,771 Medicare services across 2,630 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fitzsimmons received a total of $14 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 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. Fitzsimmons 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in TX $14 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,771
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for radiation oncology
2,630
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,161 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 9,180 $0 $0
Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration 772 $0 $4
Chest X-ray, 1 view 335 $6 $139
Bone density scan (DEXA) 309 $34 $385
Dexamethasone injection (steroid) 240 $0 $31
Chest X-ray, 2 views 191 $23 $119
Blood creatinine level 94 $5 $31
Blood draw (venipuncture) 90 $8 $14
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 81 $27 $164
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 58 $31 $161
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 53 $28 $157
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 53 $82 $682
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 51 $35 $224
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 49 $38 $210
CT scan of chest, without contrast 48 $98 $1,013
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 47 $136 $1,889
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 47 $227 $1,303
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 44 $23 $136
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 44 $19 $107
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 43 $76 $542
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 40 $74 $478
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 40 $128 $991
Echocardiogram, transthoracic 39 $129 $927
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 37 $61 $390
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 37 $56 $434
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 36 $90 $1,017
Ct scan of chest with contrast 32 $97 $1,260
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 32 $134 $1,882
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 32 $80 $566
Knee X-ray, 3 views 30 $25 $197
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 30 $126 $874
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 29 $83 $568
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 29 $24 $607
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 28 $22 $129
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 27 $141 $2,082
X-ray of shoulder, 1 view 26 $6 $105
X-ray of foot, 2 views 25 $18 $186
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 24 $110 $718
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 24 $6 $36
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 23 $66 $793
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 23 $35 $214
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 21 $128 $579
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 21 $23 $138
X-ray of hand, 2 views 21 $20 $203
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 21 $32 $211
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 19 $57 $1,316
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 19 $23 $136
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 18 $187 $1,024
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 18 $253 $1,738
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 18 $10 $65
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views 17 $27 $152
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 17 $153 $1,971
X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views 16 $51 $243
Double contrast x-ray of esophagus 15 $81 $453
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 12 $178 $970
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 12 $27 $160
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 12 $24 $131
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 11 $80 $1,010
Ct scan of leg without contrast 11 $89 $994
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.
0.3% high complexity
86.1% medium
13.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2018 ↗
$14
Total received (2018-2018)
Bottom 3% in TX for radiation oncology
1
Company
1
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
$14 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2018
$14

Payments by company (2018)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Nerlynx
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 $0 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 2018
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. Fitzsimmons is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Fitzsimmons experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fitzsimmons performed 9,180 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Fitzsimmons receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fitzsimmons received a total of $14 from 1 company across 1 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. Fitzsimmons's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Fort Worth?
Dr. Fitzsimmons's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Fitzsimmons) 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 →