Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Robbins, M.D.
Surgery · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Robbins
Dr. Mark Robbins is a surgery specialist in Tyler, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Robbins performed 4,186 Medicare services across 3,077 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Robbins received a total of $20,912 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 320 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Robbins 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 2% volume in TX
$20,912 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,186
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for surgery
3,077
Unique beneficiaries
$130
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,012 | $91 | $259 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
404 | $135 | $481 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
334 | $56 | $252 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
226 | $117 | $278 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
176 | $90 | $362 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
171 | $92 | $369 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
154 | $8 | $30 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
135 | $122 | $475 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
131 | $135 | $468 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
129 | $176 | $615 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
113 | $88 | $316 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
103 | $39 | $130 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
94 | $13 | $50 |
| 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. |
89 | $100 | $340 |
| 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. |
78 | $61 | $203 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
72 | $138 | $348 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
63 | $64 | $178 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
62 | $117 | $370 |
| Laser vein destruction with imaging guidance This procedure uses laser energy to destroy a faulty vein in the arm or leg. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement during the treatment. |
59 | $511 | $2,500 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure where a chemical agent is injected into several faulty veins in the same leg. Ultrasound guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
53 | $1,086 | $3,750 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
52 | $202 | $1,300 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
45 | $46 | $150 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
39 | $76 | $240 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
38 | $743 | $3,600 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
37 | $202 | $675 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
35 | $98 | $320 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
35 | $46 | $140 |
| Contrast injection for X-ray imaging Administration of a contrast agent into a vein in the arm or leg to enhance visibility during an X-ray imaging procedure. |
27 | $18 | $373 |
| Intraoperative ultrasound guidance Use of ultrasound imaging during a surgical procedure to help guide the surgeon's actions. |
27 | $47 | $82 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
26 | $869 | $3,000 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
25 | $733 | $2,515 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
24 | $14 | $31 |
| Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg. |
22 | $102 | $425 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam of the arteries in one arm or any arterial grafts present. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize blood flow and vessel structure. |
18 | $88 | $328 |
| Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access. |
18 | $188 | $651 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
17 | $17 | $137 |
| Forearm vein relocation to arm artery for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the forearm and connect it to an artery in the arm to create access for hemodialysis. |
16 | $532 | $1,965 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
14 | $518 | $2,600 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
13 | $31 | $77 |
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.
6.3% high complexity
44.3% medium
49.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,912
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,987/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for surgery
56
Companies
320
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
$7,904 (37.8%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$7,857 (37.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,151 (24.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,579
2023
$2,828
2022
$6,170
2021
$3,375
2020
$720
2019
$2,102
2018
$3,139
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$10,633
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$2,506
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$912
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$801
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$739
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$682
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$566
Inari Medical, Inc.
$529
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$368
Endologix, Inc.
$338
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$301
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$266
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$186
Medtronic, Inc.
$181
Cook Medical LLC
$158
MY01 Inc.
$143
Ethicon US, LLC
$143
Endologix, LLC
$137
PFIZER INC.
$127
Terumo Medical Corporation
$81
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$81
Mallinckrodt LLC
$79
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$71
Artivion, Inc.
$69
Boston Scientific Corporation
$65
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$49
Kerecis Limited
$44
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$44
Abbott Laboratories
$43
PolyNovo North America LLC
$35
KCI USA, Inc
$34
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$33
CryoLife, Inc.
$33
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$27
Solventum Corporation
$27
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$26
Penumbra, Inc.
$25
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24
Shire North American Group Inc
$23
Davol Inc.
$23
Pylant Medical
$21
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$20
ACELL, INC.
$20
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Surmodics, Inc.
$16
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$16
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$16
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$15
Teleflex LLC
$14
ConvaTec Inc.
$13
Amgen Inc.
$12
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$12
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 67.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · ALPHAVAC · ALTO · AQUACEL AG+ · AQUAMANTYS · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Armada 35 percutaneous catheter · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · BioGlue · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CD HORIZON · CHANTIX · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · DALVANCE · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Da Vinci Surgical System · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EVLT · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Echelon Flex · Ellipsys · Exparel · FLEXITOUCH · FLIXENE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fusion Bioline Supported Vascular Grafts · GATTEX · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · HawkOne · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LIFESTREAM · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor · Manta · Megadyne · MetaCross · NOVOSORB BTM · OFIRMEV · Ovation · PREVENA · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Phasix Mesh · REGRANEX · Repatha · Restrata Wound Matrix · Rotarex · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · SILVERCEL · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · Santyl · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · VARITHENA · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · VNS Therapy · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaCure 1470 Pro · WAVELINQ · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX · ZYNRELEF
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 (38%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $500 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
12.6
County median income
$71,923
Nearest hospital
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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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. Robbins is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of TX peers, 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. Robbins experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Robbins performed 1,012 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. Robbins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Robbins received a total of $20,912 from 56 companies across 320 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. Robbins's costs compare to other surgerists in Tyler?
Dr. Robbins's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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. Robbins) 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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