Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christine Powell

Emergency Medicine · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
11937 US HIGHWAY 271, Tyler, TX 75708
9038777777
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1639228141 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. Powell 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. Powell

Dr. Christine Powell is an emergency medicine in Tyler, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Powell performed 587 Medicare services across 396 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Powell received a total of $29,446 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1262 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in emergency medicine. 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. Powell 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 21% volume in TX$ $29,446 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
587
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for emergency medicine
396
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~31 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)153$76$230
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month104$48$95
Annual wellness visit, follow-up96$124$335
Blood draw (venipuncture)44$8$15
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month44$36$141
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use38$282$795
Pneumonia vaccine administration38$30$42
Flu vaccine administration24$30$42
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)21$53$150
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage13$22$30
Flu vaccine, high-dose12$72$183
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 2024 ↗
$29,446
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,207/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for emergency medicine
63
Companies
1,262
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
$23,068 (78.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,291 (21.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$87 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,150
2023
$8,276
2022
$4,945
2021
$4,878
2020
$1,291
2019
$2,862
2018
$2,044

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$4,642
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$2,311
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,025
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,969
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,779
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,450
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,286
PFIZER INC.
$1,223
ABBVIE INC.
$1,085
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$954
Lilly USA, LLC
$895
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$858
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$858
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$832
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$652
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$551
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$511
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$495
AbbVie Inc.
$479
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$446
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$426
Eisai Inc.
$220
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$217
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$203
OptiNose US, Inc.
$200
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$200
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$184
Corium, LLC
$178
Lundbeck LLC
$176
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$167
Allergan Inc.
$159
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$147
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$142
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$134
Allergan, Inc.
$120
Incyte Corporation
$111
AbbVie, Inc.
$107
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$96
Radius Health, Inc.
$91
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$90
Tris Pharma Inc
$76
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$75
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
ITI, Inc.
$66
Nevro Corp.
$50
Abbott Laboratories
$49
Exact Sciences Corporation
$45
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$33
Optinose US, Inc.
$33
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$28
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Shire North American Group Inc
$22
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$19
Corcept Therapeutics
$19
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$17
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$13
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 30.5% 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 (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for emergency medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $5,016 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Emergency Medicines within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
38.7
County median income
$71,923
Nearest hospital
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
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. Powell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 1%), 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. Powell experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Powell performed 153 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Powell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Powell received a total of $29,446 from 63 companies across 1,262 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. Powell's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Tyler?
Dr. Powell's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Powell) 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 →