Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Risinger, M.D.

Family Medicine · Terrell, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
200 N VIRGINIA ST, Terrell, TX 75160
9725517500
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1386665982 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. Risinger 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. Risinger

Dr. Charles Risinger is a family medicine in Terrell, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Risinger performed 6,135 Medicare services across 1,631 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Risinger 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 3% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,135
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for family medicine
1,631
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~323 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)3,800$0$3
Blood draw (venipuncture)448$8$17
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)261$78$238
Chest X-ray, 2 views210$19$119
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)165$4$26
Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin126$7$41
Bone density scan (DEXA)96$18$130
Annual wellness visit, follow-up87$124$160
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)78$122$335
Flu vaccine administration74$25$26
Flu vaccine, high-dose59$72$120
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead59$10$51
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views55$27$179
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a52$26$56
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow44$136$704
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast43$128$679
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and43$33$74
CT scan of chest, without contrast42$91$836
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views42$32$167
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views38$23$123
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast35$61$657
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views34$29$164
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)31$55$168
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen25$75$422
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity24$71$391
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers24$79$439
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle23$10$65
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue22$75$402
Foot X-ray, 3+ views20$19$123
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views16$30$190
Knee X-ray, 3 views12$25$145
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view12$13$107
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis12$49$381
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from recombinant dna12$72$120
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast11$212$1,151
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

Family Medicines within 10 mi
272
Per 100K population
169.2
County median income
$88,606
Nearest hospital
TERRELL STATE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

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. Risinger is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with 19 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. Risinger experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Risinger performed 3,800 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. Risinger's costs compare to other family medicines in Terrell?
Dr. Risinger's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Risinger) 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 →