Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Todd Patrick, MD PHD

Neurological Surgery · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
910 E HOUSTON ST, Tyler, TX 75702
9035257995
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1629056908 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. Patrick

Dr. Todd Patrick is a neurological surgery specialist in Tyler, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patrick performed 1,039 Medicare services across 907 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patrick received a total of $1,758 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 19 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological 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. Patrick 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 9% volume in TX $1,758 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,039
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for neurological surgery
907
Unique beneficiaries
$255
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~52 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
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less
Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less.
145 $12 $51
Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion
A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space.
90 $197 $842
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.
89 $100 $375
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment
This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment.
87 $162 $688
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.
73 $35 $86
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
68 $102 $406
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.
59 $68 $289
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment
A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment.
57 $814 $3,674
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.
47 $88 $300
Partial bone removal of additional lower back spine segment during fusion
This procedure involves the partial removal of bone from an additional segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed as part of a spinal fusion surgery in the lower back.
45 $177 $623
Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc
This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve.
32 $1,317 $5,646
Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal
A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area.
31 $1,405 $6,155
Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments.
31 $556 $2,372
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion
This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion.
29 $200 $830
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck
A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck.
25 $580 $2,481
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc 22 $303 $1,293
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.
21 $63 $222
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.
18 $58 $159
Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion
Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device.
16 $167 $1,213
Spinal stabilization device placement
Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device.
15 $344 $2,134
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.
14 $63 $251
Spinal bone removal for neurostimulator electrode insertion
This procedure involves removing a portion of the spine bone to create space for inserting a neurostimulator electrode plate into the spinal area.
13 $624 $2,769
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 12 $141 $496
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.
24.0% high complexity
14.0% medium
62.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,758
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $352/year across 5 years
Bottom 37% in TX for neurological surgery
10
Companies
19
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
$1,758 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$148
2021
$11
2020
$17
2019
$190
2018
$1,393

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Brainlab, Inc.
$1,301
Medtronic, Inc.
$136
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$114
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$84
Abbott Laboratories
$40
AbbVie, Inc.
$24
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$17
Nevro Corp.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 88.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACIS · Airo · Buzz · CD HORIZON · CODMAN CERTAS · Curve · Duopa · Elements · Exact Trac · GENERAL DBS · INFINITY · INTELLIS · Infinity DBS Pulse Generators · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Kick · Node · Novalis · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · TramaCad
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 $169 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$71,923
Nearest hospital
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3.0 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. Patrick is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% 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. Patrick experienced with imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patrick performed 145 imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 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. Patrick receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patrick received a total of $1,758 from 10 companies across 19 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. Patrick's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Tyler?
Dr. Patrick's average Medicare payment per service is $255. 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. Patrick) 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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