Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gary Waddell, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Palestine, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
2900 S LOOP 256, Palestine, TX 75801
9037311084
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1629029806 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. Waddell 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. Waddell

Dr. Gary Waddell is a radiation oncology specialist in Palestine, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Waddell performed 1,875 Medicare services across 1,827 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Waddell 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 ▲ 1,875 Medicare services

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,875
Medicare services
Bottom 48% in TX for radiation oncology
1,827
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~99 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
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 265 $29 $501
Chest X-ray, 1 view 255 $7 $139
Chest X-ray, 2 views 228 $8 $160
Screening mammography 103 $35 $263
Bone density scan (DEXA) 94 $9 $188
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 71 $16 $420
Mri scan of brain without contrast 60 $53 $860
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 52 $53 $860
Knee X-ray, 3 views 49 $6 $111
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 49 $65 $1,325
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 47 $27 $460
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 44 $62 $1,278
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 39 $33 $625
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 38 $8 $213
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 32 $73 $1,312
CT scan of chest, without contrast 32 $39 $624
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 32 $64 $1,316
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 32 $6 $127
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 31 $7 $155
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 31 $9 $127
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 29 $66 $1,411
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 27 $19 $378
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 23 $7 $138
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 22 $6 $119
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 22 $5 $133
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 21 $6 $104
Ct scan of face without contrast 20 $27 $619
Ct scan of chest with contrast 20 $38 $695
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 18 $20 $341
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 17 $36 $580
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 13 $6 $116
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 12 $50 $849
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 12 $8 $156
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 12 $53 $845
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 12 $27 $480
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 11 $55 $862
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.
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$58,846
Nearest hospital
PALESTINE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Waddell is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Waddell experienced with ct scan of head/brain, without contrast?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Waddell performed 265 ct scan of head/brain, without contrast 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.
How do Dr. Waddell's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Palestine?
Dr. Waddell'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 High for Dr. Waddell) 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 →

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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 ↗, 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 →