Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Allen Dennis, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Georgetown, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dennis
Dr. Allen Dennis is an interventional pain medicine physician in Georgetown, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dennis performed 4,558 Medicare services across 2,431 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dennis received a total of $48,410 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1552 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional pain medicine physician. 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. Dennis 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 19% volume in TX
$48,410 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,558
Medicare services
Top 19% in TX for interventional pain medicine physician
2,431
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
1,159 | $60 | $600 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
849 | $188 | $600 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
448 | $91 | $380 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
317 | $237 | $750 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
219 | $3 | $17 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
150 | $1 | $10 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
98 | $0 | $3 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
93 | $229 | $6,649 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
89 | $93 | $735 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
83 | $65 | $267 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
63 | $97 | $526 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
62 | $76 | $328 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
59 | $56 | $270 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
59 | $112 | $490 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
57 | $195 | $1,245 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
53 | $63 | $517 |
| Compounded drug, not otherwise classified A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products. |
48 | $131 | $179 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
43 | $79 | $798 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
43 | $74 | $787 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
43 | $105 | $573 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
39 | $22 | $342 |
| Spinal drug pump reprogramming and refill A physician electronically adjusts the settings of a spinal drug infusion pump and refills its medication reservoir. |
38 | $69 | $290 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
38 | $65 | $289 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
37 | $25 | $149 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
36 | $78 | $489 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
31 | $186 | $1,051 |
| Nerve destruction for spine-pelvis joint pain A procedure that destroys the nerves supplying the joint between the spine and pelvis to relieve pain. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement. |
30 | $148 | $1,486 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
29 | $40 | $164 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
28 | $52 | $187 |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | 27 | $93 | $753 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
26 | $41 | $330 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
26 | $213 | $1,257 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
23 | $22 | $117 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
22 | $74 | $567 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
22 | $17 | $103 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
16 | $90 | $289 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
16 | $42 | $170 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 15 | $35 | $229 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
13 | $30 | $155 |
| Knee nerve block injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve branch of the knee, performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
11 | $58 | $657 |
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 ↗$48,410
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,916/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for interventional pain medicine physician
39
Companies
1,552
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
$25,527 (52.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$22,884 (47.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$11,449
2023
$4,160
2022
$14,851
2021
$5,950
2020
$2,831
2019
$2,745
2018
$6,424
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$43,225
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,630
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,175
AbbVie Inc.
$344
Amgen Inc.
$144
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$140
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$139
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$129
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$122
PFIZER INC.
$119
ABBVIE INC.
$101
Curonix LLC
$98
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$91
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$90
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$86
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$86
Medtronic, Inc.
$70
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$68
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$59
Radius Health, Inc.
$59
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$49
Vertiflex, Inc.
$44
Horizon Pharma plc
$37
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$28
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$24
Zyla Life Sciences
$22
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Indivior Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
UCB, Inc.
$18
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
BAUDAX BIO INC.
$17
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$12
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 95.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · ANJESO · ARTISAN · AXIUM · Aimovig · Axium INS DRG IPG · BELBUCA · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · Cimzia · Cinch Epiducer SCS · DRG Accessories · DRG IPGs · DRG leads · EMGALITY · EON C · ETERNA · EVENITY · EXCLAIM · Enbrel · Eon Family of SCS IPGs · Exclaim SCS Leads · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GIVLAARI · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · Horizant · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · LINEAR · LYRICA · Movantik · NURTEC ODT · Nalocet · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · No Associated Product · OCTRODE · Octrode SCS Leads · PENNSAID · PENTA · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · PRODIGY · PROLATE · PROTG · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Penta SCS Leads · Precision Xceed Pro system · Proclaim DRG IPG · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · Protege Family of SCS IPGs · QULIPTA · Quattrode Leads SCS Leads · Qutenza · RAYOS · RELISTOR · Radiofrequency Therapy · S-Series SCS Leads · SCS IPGs · SCS leads · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRIX · SUBLOCADE · SWIFT-LOCK · SYNCHROMED · SYNCHROMEDII · SlimTip lead DRG Lead · Spinal Cord Stimulation Accessories · Superion · Superion ISS · Swift-Lock SCS · TREMFYA · TROKENDI XR · Tripole SCS Leads · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · ZOHYDRO ER · Zipsor
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 (53%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for interventional pain medicine physician in TX.
Equivalent to $1,062 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional pain medicine physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$108,309
Nearest hospital
ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER
9.3 mi
9.3 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. Dennis is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of TX peers, with 19 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. Dennis experienced with drug screening test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dennis performed 1,159 drug screening test 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. Dennis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dennis received a total of $48,410 from 39 companies across 1,552 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. Dennis's costs compare to other interventional pain medicine physicians in Georgetown?
Dr. Dennis's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Dennis) 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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