Medicare Enrolled

Dr. William Daniels, MD

Anesthesiology · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery— Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
800 E DAWSON ST, Tyler, TX 75701
9035314051
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1609816933 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. Daniels 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. Daniels

Dr. William Daniels is an anesthesiology in Tyler, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Daniels performed 373 Medicare services across 370 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Daniels received a total of $2,194 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 22 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Daniels 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 15% volume in TX$ $2,194 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
373
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for anesthesiology
370
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~20 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
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy69$69$1,204
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope55$56$954
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope29$52$853
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement28$112$1,879
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen26$189$2,502
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus)22$53$389
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand19$52$812
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)17$49$305
Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement16$126$2,223
Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest14$91$1,336
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity14$160$2,747
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope14$65$1,124
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones14$89$1,185
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine13$185$3,068
Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone12$134$1,673
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back11$88$1,463
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.
15.3% high complexity
29.0% medium
55.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,194
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $439/year across 5 years
Top 12% in TX for anesthesiology
9
Companies
22
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
$2,194 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$298
2023
$161
2021
$332
2020
$153
2018
$1,249

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Brainlab, Inc.
$1,233
Avanos Medical
$270
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$142
Acacia Pharma Inc
$121
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$112
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$101
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$100
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$99
Mallinckrodt LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 75.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Airo · BARHEMSYS · BRIDION · Buzz · Curve · Elements · Exact Trac · Exparel · HemoSphere · Kick · Node · Novalis · OFIRMEV · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · PNB AND ACCESSORIES · Prospera · QUIKBLOC · TramaCad · Zynrelef
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 $588 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologys within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
17.2
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. Daniels is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 12%), with 19 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. Daniels experienced with anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Daniels performed 69 anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 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. Daniels receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Daniels received a total of $2,194 from 9 companies across 22 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. Daniels's costs compare to other anesthesiologys in Tyler?
Dr. Daniels's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Daniels) 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 →