Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Carl Miller, M.D.

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Longview, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2901 4TH ST, Longview, TX 75605
7346573868
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1124229208 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. Miller 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. Miller

Dr. Carl Miller is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Longview, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Miller performed 5,512 Medicare services across 4,975 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Miller received a total of $549 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology 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. Miller 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 5% volume in TX$ $549 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,512
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
4,975
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~306 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 view1,756$7$36
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast496$30$168
Chest X-ray, 2 views188$8$43
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast183$64$344
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast159$35$212
Ct scan of chest with contrast130$41$245
Screening mammography111$35$146
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)110$28$140
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes104$9$50
Bone density scan (DEXA)97$9$40
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast78$88$467
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast70$61$346
Mri scan of brain without contrast69$54$293
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function61$20$106
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast55$65$346
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast55$34$196
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views54$7$38
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts54$27$155
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers53$16$88
Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older52$62$341
CT scan of chest, without contrast52$38$203
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening52$50$211
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect52$57$309
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views49$6$35
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast44$64$360
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views42$6$36
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast40$87$471
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views38$6$35
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast38$79$434
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views37$8$44
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity36$27$144
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen34$21$117
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views30$7$35
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views30$7$35
Ct scan of heart structure with contrast30$64$342
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement30$54$227
Ct scan of face without contrast29$29$212
X-ray of spine, 1 view29$6$31
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast28$128$497
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views28$6$38
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent27$19$70
Knee X-ray, 3 views25$7$38
X-ray of surgical specimen24$11$32
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access24$11$57
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast23$81$455
Foot X-ray, 3+ views23$6$33
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body22$29$168
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow22$28$158
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast21$35$192
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views21$5$33
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast21$66$361
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast21$81$448
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen21$24$160
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)21$21$182
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium20$18$114
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast19$55$299
Single contrast x-ray of small intestine19$28$93
Ultrasound scan of chest19$21$107
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation19$24$145
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers19$24$138
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views18$6$33
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views17$8$44
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views17$7$35
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views17$9$46
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus17$20$92
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta17$26$110
Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin16$117$617
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast16$54$299
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue16$20$111
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast16$27$152
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast15$40$215
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view15$7$36
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement15$24$132
X-ray of forearm, 2 views14$6$33
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast14$74$398
Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery14$9$72
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs14$33$177
Ct scan of lower spine with contrast13$41$242
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts13$34$192
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views12$8$44
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views12$10$63
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views12$8$44
Ct scan of leg without contrast12$36$199
Review by radiologist of 1 arm or leg vein of 1 arm or leg image12$38$138
Injection for x-ray imaging procedure into vein of arm or leg11$35$195
X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views11$7$35
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast11$30$154
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts11$17$96
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.
1.2% high complexity
42.5% medium
56.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$549
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $110/year across 5 years
Bottom 15% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
7
Companies
11
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
$549 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$163
2022
$25
2021
$144
2019
$102
2018
$114

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$163
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$114
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$107
GE HEALTHCARE
$102
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$32
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$17
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 70.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BioFlo · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · S · Symbia Evo · ULTRASCORE · VENOVO
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 $10 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$64,809
Nearest hospital
LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Miller is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Miller experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Miller performed 1,756 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. Miller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Miller received a total of $549 from 7 companies across 11 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. Miller's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Longview?
Dr. Miller's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Miller) 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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