Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stefan Friemel, M.D.

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 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1487946463 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. Friemel 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. Friemel

Dr. Stefan Friemel is a radiation oncology specialist in Temple, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Friemel performed 3,312 Medicare services across 3,043 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Friemel 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 30% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,312
Medicare services
Top 30% in TX for radiation oncology
3,043
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~237 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 1,008 $6 $41
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 325 $28 $186
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 316 $61 $398
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 170 $60 $381
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 141 $60 $420
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 141 $7 $41
Ct scan of chest with contrast 100 $38 $282
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 95 $33 $233
CT scan of chest, without contrast 80 $36 $223
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 52 $15 $108
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 46 $20 $129
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 44 $72 $481
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 43 $5 $40
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 43 $5 $34
Chest X-ray, 2 views 42 $7 $48
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 42 $7 $44
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 37 $23 $170
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 36 $32 $218
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 36 $9 $79
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 35 $5 $39
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 35 $6 $39
Bone density scan (DEXA) 33 $9 $45
Knee X-ray, 3 views 30 $7 $38
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 30 $22 $162
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 25 $6 $42
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 24 $19 $116
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 23 $11 $82
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 22 $6 $39
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 22 $7 $43
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 22 $5 $36
Ct scan of face without contrast 21 $27 $250
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 21 $61 $383
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 21 $75 $492
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 20 $61 $383
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 19 $48 $85
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 18 $33 $218
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 18 $36 $237
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 15 $6 $38
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 14 $8 $52
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 13 $6 $38
Ct scan of leg without contrast 12 $30 $221
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 11 $5 $37
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 11 $19 $153
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 ✓ 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. Friemel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in TX).

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. Friemel experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Friemel performed 1,008 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. Friemel's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Temple?
Dr. Friemel's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Friemel) 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 →