Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Prince, MD

Gastroenterology · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
910 E HOUSTON ST STE 470, Tyler, TX 75702
9035108718
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1629061171 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Prince

Dr. Mark Prince is a gastroenterology specialist in Tyler, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Prince performed 758 Medicare services across 669 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Prince received a total of $3,011 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 31 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Prince 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 38% volume in TX $3,011 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
758
Medicare services
Top 38% in TX for gastroenterology
669
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~38 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
188 $60 $159
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
159 $94 $300
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
116 $38 $86
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
86 $128 $441
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
34 $41 $1,341
Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube
A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach.
26 $148 $672
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
25 $71 $1,048
Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone
A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts.
24 $193 $1,230
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
23 $93 $228
Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding
A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine.
21 $143 $2,246
Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet
A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet.
17 $41 $1,208
Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion
A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open.
14 $311 $1,562
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
14 $172 $1,594
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
11 $61 $222
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.
1.8% high complexity
7.8% medium
90.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,011
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $430/year across 7 years
Bottom 48% in TX for gastroenterology
12
Companies
31
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
$1,511 (50.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,500 (49.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$516
2023
$50
2022
$41
2021
$32
2020
$1,268
2019
$442
2018
$663

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
US Endoscopy
$1,500
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$594
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$244
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$193
Boston Scientific Corporation
$155
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$111
ABBVIE INC.
$77
AbbVie, Inc.
$73
QOL Medical, LLC
$20
AbbVie Inc.
$18
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 77.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACQUIRE · AXIOS · Apollo 2-0 Polypropylene Endobariatric Suture · Creon · HUMIRA · Humira · IQIRVO · LINZESS · OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System · Overstitch · Padlock Clip · RINVOQ · STELARA · SUCRAID · Trulance · VIBERZI
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 (50%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $397 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
8.8
County median income
$71,923
Nearest hospital
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3.0 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. Prince is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.

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. Prince experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Prince performed 188 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Prince receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Prince received a total of $3,011 from 12 companies across 31 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. Prince's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Tyler?
Dr. Prince's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Prince) 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 →