Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Williams, M.D.
Neuroradiology 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Williams 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. Williams
Dr. Michael Williams is a neuroradiology physician in Tyler, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Williams performed 3,231 Medicare services across 3,111 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Williams received a total of $3,284 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 61 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neuroradiology 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. Williams 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 35% volume in TX
$3,284 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,231
Medicare services
Top 35% in TX for neuroradiology physician
3,111
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
532 | $54 | $460 |
| CT scan of head blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the head. |
391 | $64 | $428 |
| CT scan of neck blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses dye to visualize the blood vessels in the neck. This imaging test helps examine the structure and flow within the neck's vascular system. |
385 | $61 | $429 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
377 | $31 | $225 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
268 | $83 | $725 |
| CT brain blood flow, volume, and timing with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to analyze blood flow, volume, and timing within the brain. |
213 | $173 | $1,100 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
182 | $53 | $360 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
135 | $53 | $388 |
| MRI of head blood vessels without contrast An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the head without using contrast dye. |
70 | $44 | $291 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
67 | $8 | $53 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
60 | $8 | $53 |
| MRI of lower spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
53 | $81 | $571 |
| MRI of upper spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
48 | $82 | $621 |
| 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. |
47 | $9 | $250 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
46 | $36 | $280 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
41 | $36 | $280 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
37 | $53 | $389 |
| Head artery clot removal and dissolution A procedure to remove a blood clot from an artery in the head and inject medication to dissolve remaining clots, guided by fluoroscopy. |
33 | $631 | $4,327 |
| MRI of neck blood vessels without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the blood vessels in the neck without the use of contrast dye. |
33 | $42 | $289 |
| X-ray of spine, 1 view A single-view X-ray image of the spine to visualize the bones and alignment. |
33 | $6 | $38 |
| MRI of spinal canal with and without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the central spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
29 | $82 | $622 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
22 | $35 | $241 |
| CT scan of lower spine with contrast A computed tomography scan of the lower spine using a contrast dye to enhance the images. This imaging test provides detailed views of the spinal structures. |
17 | $44 | $310 |
| Radiologist review of image for embolization A radiologist reviews medical images to guide the insertion of material designed to block blood flow. |
17 | $53 | $280 |
| Blood vessel imaging Imaging test to visualize the blood vessels. |
17 | $68 | $355 |
| Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery | 16 | $868 | $5,999 |
| Neck artery catheter insertion with radiology review A tube is inserted into an artery in the neck for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
14 | $233 | $1,867 |
| CT scan of head/brain with and without contrast A CT scan of the head or brain performed using contrast dye both before and after its administration to capture detailed images. |
13 | $47 | $310 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
13 | $7 | $53 |
| CT scan of middle spine, without contrast A CT scan of the middle spine performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of the vertebrae and surrounding structures. |
11 | $34 | $205 |
| SPECT nuclear medicine scan, 1 area A nuclear medicine imaging test using a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan to create detailed images of one specific area of the body. |
11 | $39 | $268 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
84.1% medium
15.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,284
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $469/year across 7 years
Top 13% in TX for neuroradiology physician
13
Companies
61
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
$3,284 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$498
2023
$871
2022
$33
2021
$168
2020
$173
2019
$39
2018
$1,503
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,226
Stryker Corporation
$793
Imperative Care, Inc
$377
Boston Scientific Corporation
$269
MicroVention, Inc.
$171
Penumbra, Inc.
$156
Medtronic, Inc.
$89
Balt USA, LLC
$55
Abbott Laboratories
$50
QAPEL MEDICAL INC
$43
Okami Medical, Inc.
$27
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 73.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
103CM · AXS VECTA 71 · Benchmark · Emboshield NAV6 system · GREENLIGHT · IMBRUVICA · LOBO · NEUROFORM ATLAS · Optima Thermal Coil System · PIPELINE · Penumbra Coil 400 · Penumbra System · Pipeline · RED 72 · React · SOFIA 6F-131CM STR · SURPASS · SURPASS EVOLVE · Solitaire · TARGET · TRACSTAR LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM · TREVO · WEB · ZOOM 88-T LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM · ZOOM RDL RADIAL ACCESS SYSTEM · ZOOM REPERFUSION CATHETER
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 $102 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neuroradiology physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.3
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. Williams is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of TX peers, with 19 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. Williams experienced with mri scan of brain, without contrast?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Williams performed 532 mri scan of brain, without contrast 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. Williams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Williams received a total of $3,284 from 13 companies across 61 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. Williams's costs compare to other neuroradiology physicians in Tyler?
Dr. Williams's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Williams) 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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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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