Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Samuel Gatzert, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Texarkana, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2600 SAINT MICHAEL DR, Texarkana, TX 75503
9032231014
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1548681042 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. Gatzert 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. Gatzert

Dr. Samuel Gatzert is a radiation oncology specialist in Texarkana, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gatzert performed 6,055 Medicare services across 1,758 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gatzert received a total of $20 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 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. Gatzert 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 14% volume in TX $20 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,055
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for radiation oncology
1,758
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~505 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
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 3,400 $0 $0
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 710 $0 $8
Chest X-ray, 1 view 469 $7 $94
Bone density scan (DEXA) 131 $9 $149
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 96 $68 $598
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 95 $29 $168
Screening mammography 93 $69 $280
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 76 $36 $266
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 63 $64 $711
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 55 $7 $126
Ct scan of chest with contrast 43 $43 $223
CT scan of chest, without contrast 42 $40 $415
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 40 $124 $2,035
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 40 $9 $100
Knee X-ray, 3 views 37 $7 $90
Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml 36 $1 $21
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 35 $6 $88
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 31 $211 $2,675
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 31 $36 $418
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 27 $21 $462
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 26 $26 $263
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 26 $7 $57
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 26 $15 $134
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 24 $7 $79
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 22 $66 $876
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 22 $6 $111
Chest X-ray, 2 views 21 $22 $263
Mri scan of brain without contrast 20 $153 $2,543
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 20 $22 $197
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 19 $41 $220
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 18 $77 $1,155
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 18 $7 $69
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 18 $27 $509
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 18 $26 $240
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 16 $6 $114
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 16 $249 $1,520
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 15 $66 $446
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 15 $63 $400
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 15 $27 $409
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 14 $43 $263
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 14 $36 $252
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 14 $118 $1,849
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 14 $7 $104
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 14 $29 $196
Ct scan of face without contrast 13 $29 $250
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 12 $10 $123
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 12 $6 $76
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 12 $34 $536
X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views 11 $50 $263
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2021 ↗
$20
Total received (2021-2021)
Bottom 9% in TX for radiation oncology
1
Company
1
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
$20 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$20

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teleflex LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
20.6
County median income
$59,295
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2021
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. Gatzert is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Gatzert experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gatzert performed 3,400 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 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. Gatzert receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gatzert received a total of $20 from 1 company across 1 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. Gatzert's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Texarkana?
Dr. Gatzert's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Gatzert) 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 →