Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Frederick Miner, PA-C.

Physician Assistant · San Marcos, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
GAMEDAY MENS HEALTH - SAN MARCOS, San Marcos, TX 78666
7373310301
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1376655829 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. Miner 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. Miner

Dr. Frederick Miner is a physician assistant in San Marcos, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Miner performed 39,919 Medicare services across 2,816 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Miner 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 ▲ Top 0% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
39,919
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for physician assistant
2,816
Unique beneficiaries
$3
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,101 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 28,266 $0 $2
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 9,200 $0 $1
Bone density scan (DEXA) 1,856 $31 $205
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast 167 $128 $1,466
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 63 $80 $614
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment 56 $42 $279
Blood draw (venipuncture) 48 $8 $20
Blood creatinine level 47 $5 $14
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 41 $157 $1,832
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 26 $105 $1,269
Ct scan of heart structure with contrast 25 $111 $962
Analysis of data from ct study of heart blood vessels to assess severity of heart artery disease, with interpretation and report 16 $655 $2,986
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 16 $223 $1,604
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 16 $76 $522
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast 15 $173 $1,910
Injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint 13 $92 $711
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 13 $111 $1,766
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 12 $173 $1,781
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 12 $178 $1,219
Ct scan of chest with contrast 11 $70 $825
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

Physician assistants within 10 mi
132
Per 100K population
51.5
County median income
$85,827
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL-SAN MARCOS
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. Miner is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), 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. Miner experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Miner performed 28,266 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.
How do Dr. Miner's costs compare to other physician assistants in San Marcos?
Dr. Miner's average Medicare payment per service is $3. 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. Miner) 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 →