Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Niska Blevins, DO

Radiation Oncology · Wolfforth, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
929 CANTEBURY AVE, Wolfforth, TX 79382
8063191712
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1215919634 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. Blevins 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. Blevins

Dr. Niska Blevins is a radiation oncology in Wolfforth, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blevins performed 2,401 Medicare services across 2,202 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blevins received a total of $1,570 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Blevins 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 43% volume in TX$ $1,570 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,401
Medicare services
Top 43% in TX for radiation oncology
2,202
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~120 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view505$7$39
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less377$11$35
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view144$6$37
Chest X-ray, 2 views103$8$77
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)99$27$91
Screening mammography98$34$138
Bone density scan (DEXA)70$9$41
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views63$8$45
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast57$29$169
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views56$6$36
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast50$63$363
Knee X-ray, 3 views41$6$32
Foot X-ray, 3+ views38$6$32
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast36$65$362
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes35$9$92
CT scan of chest, without contrast33$38$202
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views33$7$37
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views32$8$46
Ct scan of chest with contrast27$40$247
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views27$6$34
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views26$8$46
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)26$19$138
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views25$6$36
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast25$21$143
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast23$34$212
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast23$80$437
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views22$6$30
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen22$19$117
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views21$6$34
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast21$64$347
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen20$28$161
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast20$26$138
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body20$26$168
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function19$19$106
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views18$6$31
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement18$23$131
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity16$27$145
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views15$6$34
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views15$6$34
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts15$29$173
Ct scan of lower spine with contrast14$43$242
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast14$51$277
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast14$74$400
X-ray of forearm, 2 views13$6$34
Ct scan of middle spine with contrast12$43$241
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 ↗
$1,570
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $224/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for radiation oncology
15
Companies
57
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
$1,570 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$33
2023
$119
2022
$246
2021
$264
2020
$50
2019
$262
2018
$596

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Terumo Medical Corporation
$659
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$192
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$192
Boston Scientific Corporation
$191
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$113
Ethicon US, LLC
$59
Inari Medical, Inc.
$42
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Amgen Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Eisai Inc.
$15
Teleflex LLC
$15
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 66.4% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $65 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
42
Per 100K population
13.3
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital
EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LUBBOCK
4.8 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. Blevins is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Blevins experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blevins performed 505 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Blevins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blevins received a total of $1,570 from 15 companies across 57 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. Blevins's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Wolfforth?
Dr. Blevins's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Blevins) 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 →