Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Neil Doctor

Anesthesiology · Midland, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Research-focused
2817 W LOOP 250 N STE A, Midland, TX 79705
4322188054
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1619322492 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. Doctor 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. Doctor

Dr. Neil Doctor is an anesthesiology in Midland, TX, with 9 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Doctor performed 1,304 Medicare services across 448 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Doctor received a total of $17,366 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 75 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Doctor 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.

✓ 9 years in practice▲ Top 6% volume in TX$ $17,366 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,304
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for anesthesiology
448
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~145 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
Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration770$0$2
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)90$84$325
Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg64$0$5
Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg60$1$3
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg53$9$20
New patient office visit (45-59 min)52$104$481
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level47$199$812
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg47$6$19
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level32$85$270
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms27$188$199
Drug screening test26$59$65
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes24$36$149
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance12$115$659
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 ↗
$17,366
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,894/year across 6 years
Top 2% in TX for anesthesiology
12
Companies
75
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$15,115 (87.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,251 (13.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$60
2023
$314
2022
$520
2021
$1,171
2020
$15,240
2018
$61

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15,115
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,285
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$356
Abbott Laboratories
$121
Nevro Corp.
$106
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$100
AbbVie Inc.
$89
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$61
Lundbeck LLC
$55
SI-BONE, INC.
$41
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 96.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCURIAN · Accurian · BRIDION · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · MYPTM · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · SPRINT PNS System · SYNCHROMED · SYNCHROMEDII · Senza · Superion · UBRELVY · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VYEPTI · Vanta · ZTLido
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 (87%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for anesthesiology in TX.

Equivalent to $1,332 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologys within 10 mi
27
Per 100K population
516.3
County median income
$77,083
Nearest hospital
MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7.4 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. Doctor is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), and high industry engagement (research-focused, top 2%).

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. Doctor experienced with contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Doctor performed 770 contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration 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. Doctor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Doctor received a total of $17,366 from 12 companies across 75 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. Doctor's costs compare to other anesthesiologys in Midland?
Dr. Doctor's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Doctor) 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 →