Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tiffiney McMakin, NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
501 SAUNDERS AVE, Tyler, TX 75702
9035799800
In practice since 2019 (6 years)
NPI: 1679116610 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. McMakin 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. McMakin

Dr. Tiffiney McMakin is a nurse practitioner - family in Tyler, TX, with 6 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McMakin performed 3,920 Medicare services across 2,601 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McMakin received a total of $6,483 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 231 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. 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. McMakin 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.

✓ 6 years in practice▲ Top 3% volume in TX$ $6,483 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,920
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
2,601
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~653 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
Blood draw (venipuncture)767$8$20
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential707$8$36
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel688$10$64
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)404$53$250
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)394$78$368
Immunoglobulin level test162$9$56
Ferritin level test (iron stores)104$13$60
Iron level test97$6$27
Iron binding capacity test96$8$35
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)77$116$496
Magnesium level test75$7$29
Microscopic examination for white blood cells with manual cell count56$4$22
Complete blood count (CBC), automated56$6$34
Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level53$6$31
Reticulated (young) platelet measurement50$35$143
Carcinoembryonic antigen (cea) protein level35$19$99
Vitamin B-12 level test28$15$76
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)22$18$94
Basic metabolic blood panel17$8$49
New patient office visit (30-44 min)17$68$372
New patient office visit (45-59 min)15$94$565
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,483
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,621/year across 4 years
Top 3% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
51
Companies
231
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
$4,521 (69.7%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,361 (21.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$601 (9.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,534
2023
$1,597
2022
$675
2021
$677

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,147
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$362
ABBVIE INC.
$356
Lilly USA, LLC
$328
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$317
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$314
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$299
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$250
PFIZER INC.
$228
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$218
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$183
Incyte Corporation
$159
Tempus AI, Inc
$159
Seagen Inc.
$145
GENZYME CORPORATION
$139
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$138
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$129
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$126
Amgen Inc.
$124
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$114
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$100
AbbVie Inc.
$98
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$86
Celgene Corporation
$84
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$78
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$74
EMD Serono, Inc.
$74
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$64
SOBI, INC
$54
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$51
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$37
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$34
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$33
Immunocore Limited
$29
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$28
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$25
Epizyme, Inc.,
$21
Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$17
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Eisai Inc.
$13
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$12
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$12
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 28.8% 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 (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for nurse practitioner - family in TX.

Equivalent to $165 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nurse Practitioner - Familys within 10 mi
222
Per 100K population
93.3
County median income
$71,923
Nearest hospital
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3.0 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. McMakin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%).

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. McMakin experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McMakin performed 767 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. McMakin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McMakin received a total of $6,483 from 51 companies across 231 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. McMakin's costs compare to other nurse practitioner - familys in Tyler?
Dr. McMakin's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. McMakin) 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 →