Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Myers, MD

Family Medicine · Waco, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7702 CENTRAL PARK DR, Waco, TX 76712
2542027700
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1902961493 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. Myers 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. Myers

Dr. David Myers is a family medicine in Waco, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Myers performed 3,839 Medicare services across 3,016 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Myers received a total of $2,006 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Myers 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 5% volume in TX$ $2,006 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,839
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for family medicine
3,016
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~202 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)450$78$184
Blood draw (venipuncture)410$8$21
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel379$10$90
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential361$8$42
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)278$13$75
Automated urinalysis232$2$16
Annual wellness visit, follow-up227$124$142
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test183$16$68
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)178$58$131
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)154$6$41
Creatinine test (kidney function)154$5$27
Flu vaccine administration142$30$47
Flu vaccine, high-dose141$72$119
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)139$9$47
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)63$18$94
Chest X-ray, 2 views47$23$112
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle38$9$47
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use36$282$390
Pneumonia vaccine administration35$30$47
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg34$5$15
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing24$5$74
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity23$211$368
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza21$46$100
Vitamin D level test18$29$184
Administration of vaccine17$9$47
Hepatitis c antibody measurement15$14$61
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity14$150$262
Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (7 years or older)13$14$66
Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment13$149$173
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 ↗
$2,006
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $287/year across 7 years
Top 27% in TX for family medicine
29
Companies
111
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
$1,818 (90.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$188 (9.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$268
2023
$498
2022
$370
2021
$219
2020
$65
2019
$427
2018
$160

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$454
PFIZER INC.
$405
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$126
Novo Nordisk Inc
$101
Allergan Inc.
$82
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$75
Abbott Laboratories
$69
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Dexcom, Inc.
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$48
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$47
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$42
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$37
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$32
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30
AbbVie Inc.
$27
Amgen Inc.
$26
Lilly USA, LLC
$26
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$25
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$15
DEXCOM, INC.
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $52 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
211
Per 100K population
80.0
County median income
$63,888
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE
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. Myers is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Myers experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Myers performed 450 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Myers receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Myers received a total of $2,006 from 29 companies across 111 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. Myers's costs compare to other family medicines in Waco?
Dr. Myers's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Myers) 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 →