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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Garrett Andersen, M.D.

Body Imaging Physician · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
8401 DATAPOINT DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
2106167700
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1972579993 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. Andersen 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. Andersen

Dr. Garrett Andersen is a body imaging physician in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Andersen performed 122,593 Medicare services across 5,232 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Andersen received a total of $302 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 5 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in body imaging physician. 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. Andersen 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $302 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
122,593
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for body imaging physician
5,232
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~6,130 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 (iodine-based)75,955$0$0
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate)41,800$0$0
CT scan of chest, without contrast880$95$836
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast395$223$1,084
Ct scan of chest with contrast299$96$992
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast290$133$850
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast233$263$2,294
Gallium ga-68, dotatate, diagnostic, 0.1 millicurie224$147$435
Chest X-ray, 2 views223$22$104
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan223$1,191$3,870
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries210$91$495
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast160$262$1,374
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening147$136$473
Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie92$504$1,189
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen91$82$377
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue82$75$302
Mri and low frequency vibrations for measuring tissue stiffness77$110$719
Technetium tc-99m sulfur colloid, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 20 millicuries59$62$114
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view58$23$86
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying58$227$747
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views54$26$109
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast51$179$1,359
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast50$136$1,488
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity49$42$308
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views45$23$84
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers45$86$466
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views41$23$92
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement41$86$232
Joint injection, major joint32$50$230
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast32$198$2,218
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen31$51$286
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views30$25$86
Ct scan of chest before and after contrast29$112$1,230
Ct scan of abdomen without contrast28$83$828
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose27$23$194
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views26$29$125
Ct scan of abdomen with contrast25$161$1,082
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth23$101$388
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views23$33$151
Knee X-ray, 3 views23$28$93
Foot X-ray, 3+ views23$22$86
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views22$24$107
CT guidance for radiation therapy22$56$467
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect22$236$1,153
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers20$138$704
Technetium tc-99m mebrofenin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries20$28$81
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis19$74$333
Injection, sincalide, 5 micrograms18$94$133
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs17$306$1,427
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast16$195$1,367
3d radiographic procedure15$7$38
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina15$86$331
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels15$33$175
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast13$147$953
X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views13$26$99
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views13$25$86
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan13$1,206$3,870
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity12$84$361
Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration12$133$672
Technetium tc-99m mertiatide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries12$203$293
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 2022 ↗
$302
Total received (2018-2022)
Avg $101/year across 3 years
Top 27% in TX for body imaging physician
3
Companies
5
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
$302 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$78
2019
$15
2018
$209

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Genentech USA, Inc.
$209
HeartFlow, Inc.
$78
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Esbriet · FFRct · SHINGRIX
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 $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Body Imaging Physicians within 10 mi
25
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2022
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. Andersen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Andersen experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Andersen performed 75,955 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Andersen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Andersen received a total of $302 from 3 companies across 5 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. Andersen's costs compare to other body imaging physicians in San Antonio?
Dr. Andersen's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Andersen) 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 →