Dr. Douglas McDonald, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. McDonald
Dr. Douglas McDonald is a radiation oncology in Temple, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McDonald performed 608 Medicare services across 563 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McDonald received a total of $4,845 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 179 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. McDonald 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 172 | $9 | $86 |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | 60 | $78 | $923 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 48 | $11 | $67 |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 34 | $14 | $108 |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | 32 | $53 | $249 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | 28 | $14 | $84 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 27 | $62 | $420 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | 24 | $188 | $2,316 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | 24 | $20 | $123 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 23 | $77 | $481 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | 21 | $251 | $3,528 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | 19 | $106 | $648 |
| Ct scan of heart structure with contrast | 19 | $61 | $378 |
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | 18 | $53 | $515 |
| Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance | 16 | $106 | $2,803 |
| Insertion of stomach tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast | 16 | $144 | $3,070 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 15 | $23 | $148 |
| Deep biopsy of bone using needle or trocar | 12 | $98 | $1,536 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. McDonald is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 12%), 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. McDonald experienced with use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes?
Does Dr. McDonald receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
How do Dr. McDonald's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Temple?
What does Data Coverage mean?
Is this data up to date?
Explore related providers
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology