Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Saunders, MD
Radiology - Diagnostic · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Saunders
Dr. Mark Saunders is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Tyler, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saunders performed 17,393 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saunders received a total of $1,150 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 33 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Saunders is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$1,150 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗17,393
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
5,877 | $0 | $3 |
| CT guidance for radiation therapy This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery. |
3,013 | $92 | $613 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 1,749 | $50 | $365 |
| Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session. |
1,635 | $271 | $2,762 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
908 | $65 | $343 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
833 | $147 | $1,067 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 11-19 MeV Delivery of high-energy radiation (11-19 MeV) to three or more separate treatment areas using custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beams, and compensators. |
537 | $178 | $700 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
434 | $94 | $710 |
| Stereoscopic X-ray guidance for radiation therapy localization This procedure uses stereoscopic X-ray imaging to precisely locate the target area for radiation therapy delivery. |
323 | $57 | $637 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
288 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
234 | $123 | $565 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 216 | $126 | $1,022 |
| Cranial lesion radiation therapy Treatment of a brain lesion using radiation delivered over multiple sessions. |
197 | $756 | $8,210 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 6-10 MeV Radiation treatment delivered to three or more separate areas using advanced techniques like custom blocking and rotational beams with an energy level of 6-10 MeV. |
167 | $177 | $700 |
| High precision radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body. |
155 | $1,385 | $6,431 |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment. |
154 | $351 | $2,640 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
111 | $204 | $704 |
| X-ray during radiation therapy An X-ray image taken while radiation therapy is being administered to verify treatment positioning. |
89 | $10 | $126 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
82 | $341 | $1,330 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
64 | $12 | $108 |
| 3D radiation therapy planning This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery. |
43 | $361 | $4,355 |
| Fractionated radiation therapy for cranial lesion Treatment using radiation delivered in multiple sessions to manage a lesion in the head. |
40 | $493 | $3,609 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
33 | $98 | $707 |
| Respiratory data collection for radiation therapy planning This procedure involves gathering respiratory data to help develop the optimal radiation treatment plan. |
31 | $314 | $1,838 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
28 | $52 | $821 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
22 | $175 | $1,067 |
| 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. |
22 | $98 | $368 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
21 | $22 | $157 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
17 | $8 | $20 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
17 | $1 | $7 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the detailed planning required to deliver external beam radiation therapy to a patient. |
14 | $219 | $1,126 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
14 | $4 | $24 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 14 | $315 | $1,722 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
11 | $48 | $313 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.4% high complexity
98.0% medium
1.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,150
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $192/year across 6 years
Top 38% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
33
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$291
2023
$349
2022
$40
2020
$10
2019
$263
2018
$197
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$68
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$46
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$39
ABBVIE INC.
$38
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$32
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$19
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$17
SOBI, INC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$146
Ethicon US, LLC
$122
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$119
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$98
Brainlab, Inc.
$96
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$89
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$61
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$57
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$46
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$39
ABBVIE INC.
$38
Incyte Corporation
$37
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$32
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$28
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$17
SOBI, INC
$14
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$12
TESARO, Inc.
$11
Elekta, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AYVAKIT · Bravos Afterloader System · ENHERTU · EPKINLY · Eclipse · Elements · FOTIVDA · IMFINZI · IMJUDO · JAKAFI · LIBTAYO · LONSURF · MONJUVI · MYRISK · NEUWAVE Flex Microwave Ablation System · Onivyde · Orserdu · PIQRAY · SOMATULINE DEPOT · TECVAYLI · Unity · VONJO · Xofigo · ZEJULA
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Radiology - diagnostics in nearby ZIP areas
4
County median income
$71,923
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3.0 mi
3.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Saunders is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Saunders experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saunders performed 5,877 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Saunders receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saunders received a total of $1,150 from 23 companies across 33 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Saunders's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Tyler?
Dr. Saunders's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Saunders) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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