Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Phillips, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Temple, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508
2547242111
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1902867708 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. Phillips 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. Phillips

Dr. Michael Phillips is a radiation oncology in Temple, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Phillips performed 2,562 Medicare services across 2,412 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Phillips received a total of $37 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. 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. Phillips 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 41% volume in TX$ $37 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,562
Medicare services
Top 41% in TX for radiation oncology
2,412
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~128 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view557$6$41
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast263$61$398
Bone density scan (DEXA)152$9$45
Ct scan of chest with contrast106$36$273
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast101$58$381
Foot X-ray, 3+ views100$6$36
Chest X-ray, 2 views90$7$48
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function78$19$116
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast68$61$420
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers60$15$108
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast58$73$492
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views55$6$42
CT scan of chest, without contrast53$36$223
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views48$6$38
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views48$6$41
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast42$70$441
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views40$6$41
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers37$24$170
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views36$6$42
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views31$7$52
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views31$6$39
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views30$7$52
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue30$19$124
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views29$8$72
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views29$6$38
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast27$72$492
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity27$24$162
X-ray of forearm, 2 views26$5$36
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views26$4$35
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast22$47$307
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views20$6$37
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views20$8$49
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view20$5$41
Knee X-ray, 3 views19$5$43
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views18$5$39
Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract16$30$153
X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views14$11$103
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow14$41$432
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views13$7$50
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen13$16$129
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta13$25$127
Ultrasound scan of transplanted kidney13$25$166
X-ray of elbow, 2 views12$6$35
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views12$6$62
X-ray of ankle, 2 views12$6$37
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views11$9$71
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast11$80$481
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen11$19$178
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.
0.5% high complexity
40.4% medium
59.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2021 ↗
$37
Total received (2018-2021)
Avg $18/year across 2 years
Bottom 19% 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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$37 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$24
2018
$13

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Celgene Corporation
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Kyleena
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 $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2021
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. Phillips is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Phillips experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Phillips performed 557 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Phillips receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Phillips received a total of $37 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. Phillips's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Temple?
Dr. Phillips's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Phillips) 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 →