Dr. Gary Simmons, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Simmons
Dr. Gary Simmons is a radiation oncology specialist in Lubbock, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Simmons performed 3,837 Medicare services across 3,613 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Simmons received a total of $496 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 7 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. Simmons 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 702 | $7 | $36 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) | 611 | $28 | $140 |
| Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) | 137 | $19 | $180 |
| Screening mammography | 110 | $35 | $146 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 109 | $7 | $43 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 89 | $67 | $358 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 88 | $9 | $40 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 86 | $53 | $295 |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | 84 | $25 | $154 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 77 | $65 | $358 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | 77 | $22 | $146 |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | 75 | $31 | $192 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 71 | $38 | $203 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 67 | $42 | $244 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | 65 | $63 | $346 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 61 | $25 | $146 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | 58 | $62 | $346 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 58 | $36 | $213 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 55 | $7 | $36 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 54 | $8 | $44 |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | 52 | $86 | $471 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 50 | $20 | $117 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 38 | $8 | $44 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 37 | $9 | $63 |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | 37 | $35 | $199 |
| Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast | 36 | $161 | $212 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 36 | $50 | $270 |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | 33 | $31 | $168 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 32 | $55 | $299 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 31 | $7 | $37 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 30 | $18 | $111 |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | 29 | $53 | $293 |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 28 | $85 | $449 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 28 | $6 | $38 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 27 | $50 | $270 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 26 | $6 | $34 |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | 24 | $54 | $299 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 23 | $8 | $44 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | 23 | $34 | $199 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 22 | $64 | $345 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 22 | $11 | $57 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | 22 | $14 | $75 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | 20 | $64 | $488 |
| Ct scan of arm without contrast | 20 | $37 | $199 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 20 | $8 | $46 |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 20 | $81 | $448 |
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | 18 | $111 | $639 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | 18 | $77 | $455 |
| Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract | 18 | $29 | $138 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 17 | $31 | $168 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 17 | $7 | $38 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 17 | $5 | $33 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 17 | $73 | $398 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | 16 | $20 | $111 |
| Mri scan of both breasts | 16 | $82 | $453 |
| Joint injection, major joint | 15 | $48 | $190 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 15 | $6 | $35 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | 15 | $24 | $160 |
| Ct scan of pelvis without contrast | 14 | $40 | $215 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 14 | $6 | $36 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views | 13 | $6 | $33 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 13 | $6 | $35 |
| 3d radiographic procedure | 13 | $7 | $39 |
| Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system | 13 | $43 | $232 |
| Ct scan of middle spine without contrast | 12 | $35 | $199 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 12 | $81 | $434 |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times | 12 | $37 | $197 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | 11 | $31 | $212 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 2 views | 11 | $9 | $46 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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. Simmons is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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