Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Justin Sacks, M.D
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sacks
Dr. Justin Sacks is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Tyler, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sacks performed 3,881 Medicare services across 3,752 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sacks received a total of $4,198 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sacks is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 11% volume in TX$ $4,198 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,881
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
3,752
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~277 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 | 661 | $7 | $36 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 236 | $30 | $167 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 211 | $9 | $50 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 178 | $66 | $361 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 125 | $8 | $43 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 113 | $42 | $247 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 112 | $63 | $345 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 112 | $9 | $40 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 98 | $7 | $36 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 98 | $21 | $111 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 92 | $29 | $158 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 86 | $66 | $358 |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 77 | $50 | $211 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 75 | $26 | $146 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 75 | $16 | $89 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 74 | $8 | $44 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 74 | $8 | $44 |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | 64 | $55 | $227 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 58 | $6 | $33 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 57 | $22 | $117 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 55 | $36 | $210 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 54 | $7 | $38 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 51 | $6 | $35 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 48 | $6 | $36 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 45 | $25 | $138 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | 44 | $28 | $160 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 37 | $74 | $398 |
| Review by radiologist of additional artery image | 37 | $36 | $70 |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | 35 | $25 | $110 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 33 | $28 | $154 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 32 | $23 | $132 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | 31 | $117 | $617 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 30 | $7 | $35 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 28 | $7 | $38 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | 27 | $34 | $199 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 26 | $81 | $434 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 25 | $6 | $35 |
| Needle biopsy of liver through skin | 24 | $68 | $414 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 24 | $6 | $35 |
| Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation | 24 | $27 | $145 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 23 | $10 | $63 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 23 | $5 | $33 |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | 23 | $18 | $96 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 22 | $7 | $38 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 22 | $10 | $57 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 20 | $8 | $44 |
| Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery | 19 | $10 | $72 |
| Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope | 19 | $16 | $140 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | 19 | $14 | $75 |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | 18 | $31 | $168 |
| Ct scan of middle spine without contrast | 17 | $33 | $199 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | 17 | $25 | $136 |
| Needle biopsy of growth of abdominal cavity | 16 | $64 | $345 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | 15 | $249 | $1,432 |
| Ct scan of pelvis without contrast | 15 | $37 | $215 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 14 | $40 | $203 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 14 | $5 | $28 |
| Drainage of fluid collection of abdominal cavity by tube using imaging guidance | 13 | $149 | $854 |
| X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views | 13 | $12 | $64 |
| Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes | 12 | $66 | $286 |
| Needle biopsy of kidney | 12 | $93 | $571 |
| X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest | 12 | $12 | $64 |
| Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 12 | $52 | $278 |
| Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast | 12 | $88 | $471 |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | 12 | $22 | $138 |
| Ultrasound scan of scrotum | 12 | $24 | $126 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | 12 | $25 | $97 |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | 12 | $89 | $471 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | 12 | $29 | $226 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | 11 | $28 | $212 |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | 11 | $10 | $54 |
| X-ray of forearm, 2 views | 11 | $6 | $33 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
47.2% medium
52.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,198
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $600/year across 7 years
Top 35% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
19
Companies
94
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
$4,198 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$612
2023$872
2022$878
2021$253
2020$370
2019$594
2018$620
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$850
Allergan Inc.
$762
Inari Medical, Inc.
$747
Boston Scientific Corporation
$617
Sirtex Medical Inc
$363
Genentech USA, Inc.
$182
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$120
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$91
Balt USA, LLC
$89
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$70
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$69
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$53
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$50
Ethicon US, LLC
$35
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$22
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$17
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 56.2% 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 $108 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$71,923
Nearest hospital
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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 2024 |
| 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. Sacks is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), and 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. Sacks experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sacks performed 661 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.
Does Dr. Sacks receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sacks received a total of $4,198 from 19 companies across 94 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. Sacks's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Tyler?
Dr. Sacks's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Sacks) 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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