Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Carney, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Carney
Dr. Robert Carney is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Tyler, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Carney performed 6,151 Medicare services across 3,142 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Carney received a total of $10,738 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 632 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Carney 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 11% volume in TX
$10,738 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,151
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,142
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~308 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,507 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
1,131 | $88 | $238 |
| 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. |
569 | $60 | $160 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
504 | $44 | $125 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
453 | $6 | $50 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
214 | $10 | $100 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
188 | $33 | $63 |
| 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. |
177 | $113 | $365 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
166 | $4 | $35 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
161 | $8 | $20 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
134 | $7 | $35 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
116 | $20 | $92 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
106 | $17 | $107 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
89 | $52 | $306 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
88 | $59 | $394 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
75 | $26 | $120 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
71 | $6 | $188 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
34 | $11 | $167 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
34 | $50 | $135 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
28 | $26 | $132 |
| 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. |
28 | $39 | $880 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
26 | $17 | $167 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
26 | $44 | $358 |
| Tilt table test for heart function A test that monitors heart function while the patient is moved from a lying to an upright position on a special table. |
25 | $68 | $263 |
| Ultrasound of heart with contrast injection An ultrasound of the heart is performed while injecting an X-ray contrast agent to improve the clarity of the images. |
24 | $23 | $88 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
22 | $5 | $51 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 22 | $790 | $14,500 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
21 | $89 | $268 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 18 | $9 | $94 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
16 | $81 | $362 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
15 | $2 | $35 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
14 | $403 | $1,790 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
14 | $18 | $132 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $232 | $1,053 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
12 | $151 | $282 |
| 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. |
11 | $135 | $457 |
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.
6.1% high complexity
28.7% medium
65.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,738
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,534/year across 7 years
Top 30% in TX for cardiovascular disease
41
Companies
632
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
$10,738 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,321
2023
$1,276
2022
$1,514
2021
$1,624
2020
$778
2019
$1,849
2018
$2,376
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,083
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$970
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$925
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$836
Amgen Inc.
$792
PFIZER INC.
$758
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$633
Medtronic, Inc.
$587
Abbott Laboratories
$410
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$359
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$340
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$230
CVRx, Inc.
$199
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$190
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$153
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$128
Boston Scientific Corporation
$127
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$104
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$82
Novo Nordisk Inc
$80
ABIOMED
$80
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$63
Lundbeck LLC
$59
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$53
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$41
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$37
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$31
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$31
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$29
BIOTRONIK INC.
$27
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$24
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$17
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$17
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$14
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Surmodics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% 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 $175 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
29
Per 100K population
12.2
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. Carney is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), 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. Carney experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Carney performed 1,507 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Carney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Carney received a total of $10,738 from 41 companies across 632 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. Carney's costs compare to other cardiologists in Tyler?
Dr. Carney's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Carney) 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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