Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Lieberman, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1783 TROUP HWY, Tyler, TX 75701
9035952283
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1326038159 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Lieberman 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. Lieberman

Dr. Scott Lieberman is a cardiovascular disease in Tyler, TX, with 20 years in practice. 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
EKG interpretation and report872$6$19
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)551$79$313
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead255$9$56
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity218$61$179
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)100$61$204
New patient office visit (45-59 min)90$115$379
Initial hospital admission, high complexity47$130$542
Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days45$18$69
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician42$15$57
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity33$38$86
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)30$127$641
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system28$30$201
Echocardiogram, transthoracic28$52$687
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function26$2$28
Cardiac catheterization26$173$3,411
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers24$14$163
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report23$81$817
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity23$93$228
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less17$60$175
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat16$77$547
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician15$9$38
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up15$19$290
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes15$10$164
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system12$24$113
Removal of plaque and blood clot, insertion of stent and/or balloon dilation of single vessel11$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.
5.6% high complexity
3.7% 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
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases 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

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
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. Lieberman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. 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 cardiovascular diseases 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →