Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Travis Lyons, MD

Radiation Oncology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
8401 DATAPOINT DR STE 600, San Antonio, TX 78229
2106167796
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1427219526 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. Lyons 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. Lyons

Dr. Travis Lyons is a radiation oncology in San Antonio, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lyons performed 113,852 Medicare services across 4,806 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lyons received a total of $4,415 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lyons 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 0% volume in TX$ $4,415 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
113,852
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for radiation oncology
4,806
Unique beneficiaries
$4
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~6,697 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
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate)56,593$0$0
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)53,125$0$0
Chest X-ray, 1 view940$6$35
CT scan of chest, without contrast479$97$836
Ct scan of chest with contrast306$100$995
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast296$227$1,084
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast179$245$2,218
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast169$264$2,294
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view130$6$35
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening116$137$473
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast109$138$845
Chest X-ray, 2 views101$7$42
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries91$92$496
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan86$1,203$3,870
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast80$267$1,361
Mri and low frequency vibrations for measuring tissue stiffness60$111$719
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity59$21$111
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views53$8$43
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen46$21$114
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast45$39$211
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers44$15$87
CT guidance for radiation therapy43$57$467
3d radiographic procedure42$7$38
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views38$7$43
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views37$6$33
Foot X-ray, 3+ views37$6$33
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views32$6$37
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast32$80$421
Ct scan of chest before and after contrast27$105$1,193
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast27$135$1,488
Ct scan of abdomen with contrast24$174$1,082
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views23$7$37
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views23$6$33
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views23$5$34
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers23$25$133
Ct scan of abdomen without contrast22$82$828
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views20$6$34
Knee X-ray, 3 views20$5$37
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow20$29$155
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views19$6$34
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast19$181$1,359
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views16$6$34
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen with contrast16$61$349
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function16$18$103
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast15$198$1,367
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views15$7$43
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system15$25$141
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan15$1,194$3,870
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen13$28$156
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs13$292$1,427
Technetium tc-99m mebrofenin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries13$29$81
Injection, sincalide, 5 micrograms13$96$133
X-ray of forearm, 2 views12$5$33
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views11$6$33
Ultrasound scan of chest11$21$105
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 2020 ↗
$4,415
Total received (2018-2020)
Avg $2,208/year across 2 years
Top 13% in TX for radiation oncology
2
Companies
2
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,340 (98.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$75 (1.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2020
$4,340
2018
$75

Payments by company (2020)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$4,340
Genentech USA, Inc.
$75
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
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 (98%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $4 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
245
Per 100K population
12.0
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 2020
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. Lyons is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 13%), with 17 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. Lyons experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lyons performed 56,593 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 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. Lyons receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lyons received a total of $4,415 from 2 companies across 2 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. Lyons's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in San Antonio?
Dr. Lyons's average Medicare payment per service is $4. 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. Lyons) 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 →