Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Eckert, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
627 TURTLE CREEK DR, Tyler, TX 75701
9035932539
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1568652345 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. Eckert

Dr. Scott Eckert is a radiation oncology in Tyler, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Eckert performed 6,156 Medicare services across 5,883 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Eckert received a total of $118 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 3 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Eckert 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 14% volume in TX$ $118 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,156
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for radiation oncology
5,883
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~342 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Chest X-ray, 1 view1,175$7$36
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast747$30$167
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast256$66$359
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast198$36$211
Bone density scan (DEXA)196$9$40
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view186$7$36
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast155$35$198
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast153$63$344
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast144$61$344
CT scan of chest, without contrast139$39$202
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast135$64$346
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast125$67$360
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views114$7$38
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers103$16$89
Ct scan of chest with contrast99$42$245
Foot X-ray, 3+ views99$6$33
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views85$10$37
X-ray of spine, 1 view84$6$31
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast78$54$299
Ct scan of lower spine with contrast76$44$242
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast71$85$455
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views69$6$35
Knee X-ray, 3 views68$7$38
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views67$8$35
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views67$6$35
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast66$35$199
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views60$6$35
Ct scan of face without contrast58$30$212
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast57$51$275
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views56$7$37
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast53$59$396
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views52$7$35
Ct scan of leg without contrast49$34$199
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity49$26$146
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views46$8$46
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers42$26$138
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow39$29$158
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue38$20$111
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast37$72$398
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening35$50$211
Ct scan of head or brain before and after contrast34$46$252
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views34$9$40
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen34$20$117
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views33$8$43
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views28$6$32
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views25$6$33
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views24$7$31
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views22$6$25
X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views21$8$44
Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast21$84$480
X-ray of foot, 2 views21$5$31
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views20$8$33
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast20$57$368
Review by radiologist of lower spinal canal image20$26$165
X-ray of forearm, 2 views20$6$33
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast19$90$564
Ct scan of upper spine with contrast19$45$242
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views19$8$34
Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery19$10$72
X-ray of elbow, 2 views18$6$31
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views18$10$64
X-ray of ankle, 2 views18$6$32
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast17$40$215
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck without contrast16$47$254
Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast16$78$424
Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast15$83$480
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts15$17$96
Chest X-ray, 2 views14$8$41
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast13$81$434
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast12$44$238
Mri scan of brain without contrast12$73$555
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views12$9$54
Ct scan of middle spine with contrast12$43$242
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views12$5$28
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus12$23$92
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect and ct scan12$57$303
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function11$20$102
Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope11$17$140
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen11$24$160
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.
0.3% high complexity
53.8% medium
45.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2022 ↗
$118
Total received (2021-2022)
Avg $59/year across 2 years
Bottom 37% in TX for radiation oncology
3
Companies
3
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
$118 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$99
2021
$19

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$73
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$26
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$19
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8974) Ambition 1 5T S · IMBRUVICA
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 $2 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
18.9
County median income
$71,923
Nearest hospital
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2022
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Eckert is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of practice experience.

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. Eckert experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Eckert performed 1,175 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Eckert receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Eckert received a total of $118 from 3 companies across 3 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. Eckert's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Tyler?
Dr. Eckert's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Eckert) 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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