Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Allen Grisson, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Nacogdoches, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1204 N MOUND ST, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
9365688514
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1700836335 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. Grisson 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. Grisson

Dr. Allen Grisson is a radiation oncology specialist in Nacogdoches, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Grisson performed 2,691 Medicare services across 2,346 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Grisson received a total of $109 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 4 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. Grisson 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 39% volume in TX $109 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,691
Medicare services
Top 39% in TX for radiation oncology
2,346
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~142 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 657 $6 $33
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 235 $28 $60
Screening mammography 233 $35 $112
Chest X-ray, 2 views 142 $7 $39
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 140 $29 $161
CT scan of chest, without contrast 100 $38 $175
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 98 $59 $204
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 79 $62 $235
Ct scan of chest with contrast 56 $40 $203
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 54 $19 $92
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 49 $35 $216
Bone density scan (DEXA) 48 $9 $78
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 41 $8 $38
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 37 $20 $60
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 35 $20 $98
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 35 $15 $105
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 34 $63 $344
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 34 $6 $55
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 32 $25 $169
Mri scan of brain without contrast 31 $51 $277
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 30 $21 $115
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 29 $50 $148
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 26 $8 $50
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 25 $34 $295
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 25 $52 $306
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 24 $6 $43
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 24 $7 $33
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 24 $26 $112
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 21 $62 $304
Knee X-ray, 3 views 21 $7 $50
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 21 $30 $153
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 20 $6 $46
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 19 $54 $295
Ct scan of face without contrast 18 $31 $181
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 18 $29 $186
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 17 $61 $290
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 17 $19 $124
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 16 $29 $136
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 15 $20 $97
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 14 $8 $56
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 14 $6 $40
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 14 $23 $118
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 12 $6 $51
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 12 $5 $40
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 12 $55 $265
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 11 $8 $54
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 11 $40 $181
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 11 $29 $176
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 ↗
$109
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $36/year across 3 years
Bottom 35% in TX for radiation oncology
3
Companies
4
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
$109 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$48
2023
$33
2022
$28

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$48
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$33
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$28
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
EPKINLY · IMBRUVICA
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 $4 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
13.9
County median income
$51,528
Nearest hospital
NACOGDOCHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Grisson is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Grisson experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Grisson performed 657 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. Grisson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Grisson received a total of $109 from 3 companies across 4 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. Grisson's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Nacogdoches?
Dr. Grisson's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Grisson) 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 →