Specialty Directory
Gastroenterology in TEMPLE, TX
Federal CMS data for 18 gastroenterology providers practicing in TEMPLE, TX. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
18
Providers
Median industry payments
$79
18
Gastroenterology Providers
in TEMPLE, TX
$79
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
88
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Gastroenterology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Gastroenterology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLER, TIMOTHY MD | 1,422 | 1,247 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $101,946 (2018-2024) | Consulting (88%) | Very High |
| NAUMANN, CHRISTOPHER M.D. | 694 | 643 | Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | $19 (2023-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| DIOCARES, JUAN | 680 | 659 | Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | $3,887 (2020-2024) | Food & Beverage (87%) | Very High |
| PALETI, VANI MD | 619 | 543 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $84 (2023-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHER M.D. | 496 | 473 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $870 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| JEFFRIES, MARK D.O. | 297 | 291 | Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | $11 (2020-2020) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| SANDHU, GURKARMINDER M.D. | 251 | 220 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,589 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| SONPAL, NIKET M.D. | 224 | 215 | Initial hospital admission, high complexity | $74 (2020-2020) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| ERICKSON, RICHARD M.D. | 164 | 164 | Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito | $0 | — | Moderate |
| VACHAPARAMBIL, CICILY M.D. | 12 | 12 | New patient office visit (30-44 min) | $32 (2024-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | High |
| AVOTS-AVOTINS, ANDREJS M.D. | — | — | — | $105 (2018-2018) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Moderate |
| PFANNER, TIMOTHY M.D. | — | — | — | $460 (2018-2018) | Travel (100%) | Moderate |
| SEARS, DAWN M.D. | — | — | — | $64 (2018-2022) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Moderate |
| WHITE, JOSEPH M.D. | — | — | — | $31 (2022-2022) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Moderate |
| CHANEY, PHILLIP M.D. | — | — | — | $0 | — | Low |
| SINGH, PANKAJ M.D. | — | — | — | $0 | — | Low |
| THAPA, NAMISHA | — | — | — | $3,516 (2021-2024) | Travel (67%) | Moderate |
| LEWIS, MEGAN DO | — | — | — | $2,565 (2022-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Moderate |
Note: Gastroenterology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Gastroenterology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (8)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| MILLER, TIMOTHY | 1,422 | $101,946 |
| DIOCARES, JUAN | 680 | $3,887 |
| PALETI, VANI | 619 | $84 |
| WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHER | 496 | $870 |
| JEFFRIES, MARK | 297 | $11 |
| SANDHU, GURKARMINDER | 251 | $1,589 |
| SONPAL, NIKET | 224 | $74 |
| VACHAPARAMBIL, CICILY | 12 | $32 |
General Practice (8)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| AVOTS-AVOTINS, ANDREJS | 0 | $105 |
| PFANNER, TIMOTHY | 0 | $460 |
| SEARS, DAWN | 0 | $64 |
| WHITE, JOSEPH | 0 | $31 |
| CHANEY, PHILLIP | 0 | $0 |
| SINGH, PANKAJ | 0 | $0 |
| THAPA, NAMISHA | 0 | $3,516 |
| LEWIS, MEGAN | 0 | $2,565 |
Mixed Practice (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| NAUMANN, CHRISTOPHER | 694 | $19 |
| ERICKSON, RICHARD | 164 | $0 |