Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Robertson, MD

Neurological Surgery · Round Rock, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
2000 S MAYS ST STE 201, Round Rock, TX 78664
5122444272
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1356394423 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. Robertson 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. Robertson

Dr. Scott Robertson is a neurological surgery in Round Rock, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Robertson performed 528 Medicare services across 475 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Robertson received a total of $521,196 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 153 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Robertson 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 26% volume in TX$ $521,196 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
528
Medicare services
Top 26% in TX for neurological surgery
475
Unique beneficiaries
$166
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~28 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
New patient office visit (45-59 min)143$119$444
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)119$90$286
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)62$64$195
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity41$97$448
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity33$58$233
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment27$668$6,920
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion21$209$1,209
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity18$38$148
Fusion of spine in lower back17$1,271$8,267
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment17$170$2,305
Graft of donor bone to spine15$90$647
Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft15$57$316
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.
7.2% high complexity
0.0% medium
92.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$521,196
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $74,457/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for neurological surgery
29
Companies
153
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$510,684 (98.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,963 (1.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,549 (0.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$93,312
2023
$88,854
2022
$82,688
2021
$73,164
2020
$69,136
2019
$66,104
2018
$47,937

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$160,989
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$151,937
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$110,254
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$87,504
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$7,289
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,154
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,086
Nevro Corp.
$165
AbbVie Inc.
$124
Globus Medical, Inc.
$102
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Amplify Surgical, Inc.
$54
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$50
PFIZER INC.
$47
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$43
GT Medical Technologies, Inc
$39
Medtronic, Inc.
$39
Stryker Corporation
$35
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$32
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$27
Precision Spine, Inc.
$26
Amgen Inc.
$24
Penumbra, Inc.
$20
Bioventus LLC
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Elite Orthopedics, Llc
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 81.2% 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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for neurological surgery in TX.

Equivalent to $98,711 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurological Surgerys within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
7.0
County median income
$108,309
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - ROUND ROCK
0.0 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. Robertson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in TX), and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 2%), 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. Robertson experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Robertson performed 143 new patient office visit (45-59 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. Robertson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Robertson received a total of $521,196 from 29 companies across 153 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. Robertson's costs compare to other neurological surgerys in Round Rock?
Dr. Robertson's average Medicare payment per service is $166. 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. Robertson) 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 →