Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dale Ehmer, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Frisco, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
4401 COIT RD, Frisco, TX 75035
9727317654
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1710030473 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. Ehmer 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. Ehmer

Dr. Dale Ehmer is an otolaryngology in Frisco, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ehmer performed 1,795 Medicare services across 576 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ehmer received a total of $23,787 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 113 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ehmer 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 22% volume in TX$ $23,787 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,795
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for otolaryngology
576
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~94 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
Allergy immunotherapy preparation1,112$11$25
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)208$92$215
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope87$147$465
New patient office visit (45-59 min)83$123$350
Removal of impacted ear wax65$34$125
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope49$103$300
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)47$69$135
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope44$307$989
New patient office visit (30-44 min)25$61$250
Ct scan of face without contrast24$100$570
Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope13$3,709$34,615
Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope13$47$300
Exam of ear using a microscope13$16$70
Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope12$1,749$9,752
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 ↗
$23,787
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,398/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for otolaryngology
25
Companies
113
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,158 (63.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,766 (24.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,863 (12.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$436
2023
$3,274
2022
$210
2021
$6,235
2020
$8,578
2019
$4,542
2018
$511

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Aerin Medical Inc.
$12,387
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$8,625
Acclarent, Inc
$777
Stryker Corporation
$753
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$302
Arrinex, Inc.
$165
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$157
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$110
GENZYME CORPORATION
$84
OptiNose US, Inc.
$66
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$52
Itamar Medical Inc
$42
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$41
ALK-Abello, Inc
$36
Medtronic, Inc.
$28
Kerecis Limited
$21
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
kaleo, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
PFIZER INC.
$15
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$14
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$13
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 91.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · ACCLARENT ENT ULTIRRA/NAVWIRE 3-GUIDE Bundle · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE SINUS NAVIGATION GUIDEWIRE · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire · ACCLARENT SE Inflation Device · AUVI-Q · Acclarent Aera · Acclarent Navwire · Carto 3 System · Clarifix · Coblation - Tonsil Wands · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · FLEXITOUCH · INSPIRE · Inspira Air · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · Odactra · Otiprio · Otovel · PROPEL · REFLEX ULTRA Turbinate Wands · Relieva Ultirra · SCOPIS ENT · SINUVA · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · SpinPlus Navigation · TruDi · TruDi NAV Cable · TruDi Nav Suction · TruDi Navigation System · VIVAER STYLUS · VivAer · Vivaer RF Stylus · WatchPATONE · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 →

The majority of payments (64%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for otolaryngology in TX.

Equivalent to $1,325 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
98
Per 100K population
8.8
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
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. Ehmer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 5%), with 19 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. Ehmer experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ehmer performed 1,112 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Ehmer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ehmer received a total of $23,787 from 25 companies across 113 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. Ehmer's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Frisco?
Dr. Ehmer's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Ehmer) 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 →