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Dr. Robert Smith

Radiation Oncology · Temple, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508
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In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1053768788 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. Smith 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. Smith

Dr. Robert Smith is a radiation oncology in Temple, TX, with 9 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Smith performed 2,839 Medicare services across 2,718 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Smith 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.

✓ 9 years in practice▲ Top 37% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,839
Medicare services
Top 37% in TX for radiation oncology
2,718
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~315 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 view719$6$41
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast484$29$186
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast237$63$398
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast161$58$381
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast125$33$233
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast100$63$420
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast80$34$218
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view76$7$41
CT scan of chest, without contrast70$39$223
Ct scan of chest with contrast68$42$273
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast47$62$383
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast45$61$383
Mri scan of brain without contrast44$50$324
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast41$80$517
Knee X-ray, 3 views40$7$43
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views39$6$45
Ct scan of face without contrast38$25$250
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views38$8$74
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast33$35$218
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast30$52$327
Foot X-ray, 3+ views29$6$55
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast25$46$303
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast25$68$481
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views23$6$37
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers23$14$108
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views22$5$42
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views21$6$38
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen21$18$129
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast17$41$237
Chest X-ray, 2 views15$8$48
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast15$52$352
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast14$42$262
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views14$6$38
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views14$5$39
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views13$6$38
Mri scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast11$51$264
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views11$6$52
X-ray of forearm, 2 views11$4$37
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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Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Smith is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.

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. Smith experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Smith performed 719 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.
How do Dr. Smith's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Temple?
Dr. Smith's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Smith) 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 ↗, 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 →