Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Lieberman, 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. Lieberman
Dr. Scott Lieberman is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Tyler, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lieberman performed 2,562 Medicare services across 1,958 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lieberman received a total of $5,133 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 229 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. Lieberman 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 41% volume in TX
$5,133 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,562
Medicare services
Top 41% in TX for cardiovascular disease
1,958
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
872 | $6 | $19 |
| 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. |
551 | $79 | $313 |
| 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. |
255 | $9 | $56 |
| 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. |
218 | $61 | $179 |
| 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. |
100 | $61 | $204 |
| 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. |
90 | $115 | $379 |
| 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. |
47 | $130 | $542 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
45 | $18 | $69 |
| 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. |
42 | $15 | $57 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
33 | $38 | $86 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 30 | $127 | $641 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
28 | $30 | $201 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
28 | $52 | $687 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
26 | $2 | $28 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 26 | $173 | $3,411 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
24 | $14 | $163 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
23 | $81 | $817 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $93 | $228 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
17 | $60 | $175 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
16 | $77 | $547 |
| 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. |
15 | $9 | $38 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
15 | $19 | $290 |
| 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. |
15 | $10 | $164 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
12 | $24 | $113 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
11 | $500 | $2,207 |
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.
4.6% high complexity
4.7% medium
90.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,133
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $733/year across 7 years
Top 49% in TX for cardiovascular disease
37
Companies
229
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
$5,106 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$27 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,101
2023
$796
2022
$833
2021
$778
2020
$184
2019
$585
2018
$855
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$855
Abbott Laboratories
$443
ABIOMED
$439
Medtronic, Inc.
$326
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$316
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$273
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$247
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$247
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$238
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$204
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$200
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$190
HeartFlow, Inc.
$137
Amgen Inc.
$129
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$125
Novo Nordisk Inc
$122
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$61
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$53
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Terumo Medical Corporation
$45
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$34
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Boston Scientific Corporation
$33
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$32
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$28
AtriCure, Inc.
$25
United Therapeutics Corporation
$24
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$19
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$18
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$14
PFIZER INC.
$13
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.8% of total 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 $200 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. Lieberman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Lieberman experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lieberman performed 872 ekg interpretation and report 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. Lieberman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lieberman received a total of $5,133 from 37 companies across 229 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. Lieberman's costs compare to other cardiologists in Tyler?
Dr. Lieberman's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Lieberman) 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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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.
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