Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Todd Bengtson, MD
Surgery · 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. Bengtson
Dr. Todd Bengtson is a surgery specialist in Tyler, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bengtson performed 1,839 Medicare services across 1,668 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bengtson received a total of $14,183 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 365 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Bengtson 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 4% volume in TX
$14,183 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,839
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for surgery
1,668
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
395 | $46 | $204 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
262 | $9 | $186 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
230 | $28 | $181 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
195 | $59 | $251 |
| 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. |
87 | $10 | $173 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
84 | $26 | $244 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
72 | $19 | $96 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
65 | $16 | $192 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
62 | $52 | $229 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
60 | $102 | $300 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
58 | $72 | $316 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
41 | $733 | $5,073 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
40 | $53 | $222 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
24 | $848 | $3,697 |
| Arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis Surgical procedure to create a connection between an artery and a vein using a synthetic tube graft to provide access for hemodialysis. |
22 | $486 | $2,190 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
22 | $28 | $332 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
19 | $228 | $5,066 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
17 | $418 | $3,418 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
16 | $501 | $2,177 |
| Blood clot removal from hemodialysis graft This procedure involves the removal of a blood clot from a hemodialysis graft to restore proper blood flow for dialysis treatment. |
16 | $449 | $2,021 |
| Aortic tube insertion A procedure to place a tube into the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. |
15 | $104 | $2,169 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
13 | $17 | $318 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
13 | $17 | $509 |
| Arterial bypass, upper leg to lower thigh, non-vein graft A surgical procedure to create a new pathway for blood flow around a diseased or blocked artery in the upper leg, using a graft other than a vein. |
11 | $775 | $3,520 |
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.
3.9% high complexity
44.3% medium
51.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,183
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,026/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for surgery
20
Companies
365
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
$14,183 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,609
2023
$3,800
2022
$2,914
2021
$1,853
2020
$1,196
2019
$577
2018
$1,234
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$5,469
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,637
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,616
Inari Medical, Inc.
$983
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$846
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$764
Boston Scientific Corporation
$744
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$408
Artivion, Inc.
$395
Endologix LLC
$330
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$260
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$182
Cook Medical LLC
$158
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$131
Abbott Laboratories
$116
Endologix, Inc.
$60
AXOGEN
$45
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$17
PFIZER INC.
$12
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANGIOJET · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Avance Nerve Graft · CAROTID WALLSTENT · COOK CELECT · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Diamondback Peripheral · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · EkoSonic · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fluency Endovascular Stent Graft · GENERAL - THROMBECTOMY · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · General - Thrombectomy · ICEfx Cryoablation System · IN.PACT Admiral · INTERLOCK · Indigo System · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · LC Bead 500-700 · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · Ovation · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Q50 Stent Graft Balloon Catheter · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System with the Shockwave E8 Peripher · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · VARITHENA · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Vascular · Venovo · ZILVER PTX
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 $771 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
12.6
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. Bengtson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% 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. Bengtson experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bengtson performed 395 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Bengtson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bengtson received a total of $14,183 from 20 companies across 365 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. Bengtson's costs compare to other surgerists in Tyler?
Dr. Bengtson's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Bengtson) 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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