Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Silvers, DPM

Podiatrist · McKinney, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4501 MEDICAL CENTER DR, McKinney, TX 75069
9725422155
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1831126986 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Silvers 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. Silvers

Dr. Eric Silvers is a podiatrist in McKinney, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Silvers performed 201 Medicare services across 123 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Silvers received a total of $5,304 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 182 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. 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. Silvers is 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▲ 201 Medicare services$ $5,304 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
201
Medicare services
Bottom 13% in TX for podiatrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
123
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~11 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)138$56$127
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails23$29$116
Foot X-ray, 3+ views16$23$93
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)13$92$172
New patient office visit (30-44 min)11$73$230
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 ↗
$5,304
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $758/year across 7 years
Top 27% in TX for podiatrist
53
Companies
182
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
$4,189 (79.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,115 (21.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$433
2023
$553
2022
$580
2021
$751
2020
$523
2019
$1,706
2018
$758

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pylant Medical
$1,175
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$527
Stryker Corporation
$447
Abbott Laboratories
$285
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$181
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$175
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$159
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$128
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$128
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$128
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$126
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$124
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
AbbVie Inc.
$108
Nevro Corp.
$96
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$92
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$88
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$78
Bone Support Inc.
$66
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$65
Trimed, Inc.
$56
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$49
Horizon Pharma plc
$48
Amgen Inc.
$46
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$46
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$45
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$44
Organogenesis Inc.
$41
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$41
Novum Pharma, LLC
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$37
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$37
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$35
Bioventus LLC
$34
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$32
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$30
Cartiva, Inc.
$28
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$27
ACELL, INC.
$22
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$21
TISSUETECH, INC.
$20
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
Avanos Medical
$20
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$19
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$18
CPM Medical Consultants, LLC
$18
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$18
Flower Orthopedics Coporation
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Paragon 28, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 40.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (79%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $2,639 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CENTER OF MCKINNEY
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment— Not enrolledN/A
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Silvers is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Silvers experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Silvers performed 138 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Silvers receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Silvers received a total of $5,304 from 53 companies across 182 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. Silvers's costs compare to other podiatrists in McKinney?
Dr. Silvers's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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 High for Dr. Silvers) 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 →