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Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Minnesota Medical School (1993)

4400 Buffalo Gap Road #2600
Abilene, TX 79606

(325) 283-2333

Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD is affiliated with Hendrick Health, RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF ABILENE PA and RADIOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF NACOGDOCHES LLP.

Office Locations

401 Cypress Street #110
Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 677-2201

(325) 677-7641

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Hendrick Health

4400 Buffalo Gap Road #2600
Abilene, TX 79606

(325) 283-2333

(325) 677-7641

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

biopsy

breast imaging

breast procedures

carotid duplex ultrasound

central DEXA

diagnostic imaging

image-guided breast biopsy

image-guided core breast biopsy

image guided procedures

musculoskeletal imaging

needle biopsy

nuclear scan

screening mammogram

targeted breast ultrasound

ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy

ultrasound

X-rays

By Affordability:

radioactive iodine uptake test

radioiodine scan

rib X-ray

thoracic imaging

thyroid function tests

thyroid imaging

thyroid scan

thyroid uptake and scan

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD performed more 2-D diagnostic mammogram, biopsy, breast imaging, breast procedures, carotid duplex ultrasound, central DEXA, diagnostic imaging, image-guided breast biopsy, image-guided core breast biopsy, image guided procedures, musculoskeletal imaging, needle biopsy, nuclear scan, screening mammogram, targeted breast ultrasound, ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy, ultrasound (sonogram), and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for bone scan, chest ultrasound, endocrine imaging, joint scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), nuclear scan, radioactive iodine uptake test (thyroid uptake test), radioiodine scan, rib X-ray, thoracic (chest) imaging, thyroid function tests, thyroid imaging, thyroid scan, and thyroid uptake and scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

By Affordability:

arm X-ray

arterial duplex ultrasound

cervical spine CT scan

foot X-ray

image-guided biopsy

image-guided breast biopsy

image-guided breast procedures

image-guided core breast biopsy

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

leg X-ray

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity arterial ultrasound

neck ultrasound

pelvis X-ray

retroperitoneal ultrasound

soft tissue ultrasound

spine X-ray

tibia and fibula X-ray

ultrasound-guided breast biopsy

ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD performed more abdominal imaging, neck ultrasound, vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for arm X-ray, arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, brain MRI, breast biopsy, breast needle biopsy, cervical (neck) spine CT scan, foot X-ray, image-guided biopsy, image-guided breast biopsy, image-guided breast procedures, image-guided core breast biopsy, joint X-ray, knee X-ray, leg X-ray, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, neck ultrasound, pelvis X-ray, retroperitoneal ultrasound, soft tissue ultrasound, spine X-ray, tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray, ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, and ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

arm X-ray

foot X-ray

gastric emptying study

lower extremity arterial duplex

By Affordability:

abdominal duplex ultrasound

abdominal X-ray

carotid duplex ultrasound

carotid ultrasound

chest CT scan

complete abdominal ultrasound

gastric emptying study

gastrointestinal motility tests

hand X-ray

head/brain CT scan

limited abdominal ultrasound

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

maxillofacial CT scan

neck X-ray

non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound

pelvic duplex ultrasound

screening mammogram

shoulder X-ray

spine imaging

testicular duplex ultrasound

testicular ultrasound without Doppler

transabdominal ultrasound

transvaginal ultrasound

venous duplex ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD performed more arm X-ray, foot X-ray, gastric emptying study, and lower extremity arterial duplex procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal duplex ultrasound, abdominal X-ray, carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, chest CT scan, complete abdominal ultrasound, gastric emptying study, gastrointestinal motility tests, hand X-ray, head/brain CT scan, limited abdominal ultrasound, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan, neck X-ray, non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound, pelvic duplex ultrasound, screening mammogram, shoulder X-ray, spine imaging, testicular duplex ultrasound, testicular ultrasound without Doppler, transabdominal ultrasound, transvaginal ultrasound, and venous duplex ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, spinal procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	779
aspiration	35
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	306
breast procedures	608
cardiac procedures	52
catheterization	11
CT scan	851
diagnostic imaging	100
endocrine imaging	17
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hip imaging	226
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	272
musculoskeletal imaging	795
neck imaging	35
nuclear scan	317
pelvic imaging	396
pleural drainage	14
preventive care	504
spinal procedures	963
stress testing	52
thoracic (chest) imaging	3330
thyroid function tests	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	563
vascular procedures	295
women's imaging	608
X-rays	5392

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	734
aspiration	49
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	116
breast procedures	1464
cardiac procedures	25
catheterization	11
CT scan	470
diagnostic imaging	307
endocrine imaging	17
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hip imaging	170
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	36
musculoskeletal imaging	948
neck imaging	61
nuclear scan	384
pelvic imaging	332
pleural drainage	17
preventive care	1070
spinal procedures	487
stress testing	25
thoracic (chest) imaging	2456
thyroid function tests	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	942
vascular procedures	310
women's imaging	1496
X-rays	5022

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1860
Female	3692

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4653
Black	241
Hispanic	601
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2178
From 75 to 84	1743
85 and over	742
Less than 65	889

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1062
aspiration	55
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	240
breast procedures	1205
cardiac procedures	29
CT scan	946
diagnostic imaging	251
diagnostic procedures	11
endocrine imaging	20
gastrointestinal procedures	28
hip imaging	156
image guided procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	90
musculoskeletal imaging	985
neck imaging	61
nuclear scan	419
pelvic imaging	629
pleural drainage	24
preventive care	877
spinal procedures	502
stress testing	29
thoracic (chest) imaging	2682
thyroid function tests	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	1012
vascular procedures	369
women's imaging	1235
X-rays	4935

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2037
Female	3656

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4722
Black	252
Hispanic	661
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2204
From 75 to 84	1801
85 and over	787
Less than 65	901

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	951
aspiration	46
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	183
breast procedures	1445
cardiac procedures	26
CT scan	764
diagnostic imaging	238
diagnostic procedures	12
endocrine imaging	26
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hip imaging	179
image guided procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	44
musculoskeletal imaging	979
neck imaging	50
nuclear scan	357
pelvic imaging	503
pleural drainage	17
preventive care	978
spinal procedures	418
stress testing	26
thoracic (chest) imaging	2335
thyroid function tests	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	1142
vascular procedures	346
women's imaging	1454
X-rays	4673

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3774
Female	7354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	9254
Black	476
Hispanic	1282
Asian	0
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	4272
From 75 to 84	3486
85 and over	1572
Less than 65	1798

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1037
aspiration	23
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	195
breast procedures	1428
CT scan	846
diagnostic imaging	251
diagnostic procedures	18
endocrine imaging	25
gastrointestinal procedures	32
image guided procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
musculoskeletal imaging	995
neck imaging	43
nuclear scan	317
pelvic imaging	475
preventive care	960
spinal procedures	565
thoracic (chest) imaging	2811
thyroid function tests	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	1243
vascular procedures	398
women's imaging	1436
X-rays	5230

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2256
Female	4069

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5229
Black	269
Hispanic	748
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2477
From 75 to 84	1967
85 and over	856
Less than 65	1025

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1121
aspiration	53
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	285
breast procedures	1577
CT scan	1034
diagnostic imaging	316
diagnostic procedures	19
endocrine imaging	25
gastrointestinal procedures	34
image guided procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
minor procedures	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	60
musculoskeletal imaging	1054
neck imaging	85
nuclear scan	325
pelvic imaging	513
pleural drainage	22
preventive care	1003
spinal procedures	627
thoracic (chest) imaging	2784
thyroid function tests	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	1459
vascular procedures	518
women's imaging	1580
X-rays	5348

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2315
Female	4299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5497
Black	265
Hispanic	765
Asian	33
Other	42
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2676
From 75 to 84	2133
85 and over	873
Less than 65	932

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX during 2018 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1005
aspiration	52
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	262
breast procedures	1386
CT scan	1075
diagnostic imaging	260
diagnostic procedures	20
endocrine imaging	21
gastrointestinal procedures	38
image guided procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
minor procedures	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	68
musculoskeletal imaging	975
neck imaging	63
nuclear scan	336
pelvic imaging	559
pleural drainage	31
preventive care	913
spinal procedures	516
thoracic (chest) imaging	332
thyroid function tests	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	1157
vascular procedures	357
women's imaging	1383
X-rays	2471

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2155
Female	4004

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5127
Black	218
Hispanic	726
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2557
From 75 to 84	1944
85 and over	806
Less than 65	852

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX during 2019 were X-rays, ultrasound (sonogram), CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1039
aspiration	44
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	240
breast procedures	1079
CT scan	1157
diagnostic imaging	191
diagnostic procedures	11
endocrine imaging	25
gastrointestinal procedures	43
image guided procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24
musculoskeletal imaging	1083
neck imaging	95
nuclear scan	355
pelvic imaging	600
pleural drainage	19
preventive care	744
spinal procedures	486
thoracic (chest) imaging	363
thyroid function tests	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	1194
vascular procedures	451
women's imaging	1085
X-rays	2342

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2281
Female	3900

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5113
Black	209
Hispanic	770
Asian	0
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2534
From 75 to 84	2004
85 and over	829
Less than 65	814

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX during 2020 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	583
aspiration	39
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	190
breast procedures	1120
CT scan	583
diagnostic imaging	226
diagnostic procedures	16
endocrine imaging	12
gastrointestinal procedures	19
image guided procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	810
neck imaging	61
nuclear scan	309
pelvic imaging	288
pleural drainage	13
preventive care	725
spinal procedures	429
thoracic (chest) imaging	205
thyroid function tests	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	893
vascular procedures	292
women's imaging	1117
X-rays	2006

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1914
Female	3127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4160
Black	195
Hispanic	602
Asian	0
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2192
From 75 to 84	1539
85 and over	671
Less than 65	639

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX during 2021 were X-rays, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	983
aspiration	31
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	205
breast procedures	1504
CT scan	698
diagnostic imaging	258
diagnostic procedures	16
endocrine imaging	20
gastrointestinal procedures	27
image guided procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	1240
neck imaging	128
nuclear scan	425
pelvic imaging	433
pleural drainage	16
preventive care	1041
spinal procedures	753
thoracic (chest) imaging	202
thyroid function tests	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	1632
vascular procedures	503
women's imaging	1528
X-rays	2996

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2535
Female	4380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5826
Black	193
Hispanic	774
Asian	0
Other	75
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3209
From 75 to 84	2096
85 and over	836
Less than 65	774

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX during 2022 were X-rays, women's imaging, breast procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	960
aspiration	45
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	298
breast procedures	1841
CT scan	760
diagnostic imaging	296
diagnostic procedures	28
gastrointestinal procedures	38
image guided procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
musculoskeletal imaging	1448
neck imaging	166
nuclear scan	395
pelvic imaging	398
pleural drainage	13
preventive care	1313
spinal procedures	766
thoracic (chest) imaging	186
ultrasound (sonogram)	1595
vascular procedures	431
women's imaging	1841
X-rays	3582

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2623
Female	4887

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	6484
Black	177
Hispanic	693
Asian	0
Other	92
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3435
From 75 to 84	2466
85 and over	964
Less than 65	645

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Abilene, TX were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, women's imaging and breast procedures.

abdominal imaging	932
aspiration	42
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	229
breast procedures	1332
cardiac procedures	33
catheterization	11
CT scan	834
diagnostic imaging	244
diagnostic procedures	16
endocrine imaging	20
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hip imaging	182
image guided procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	62
musculoskeletal imaging	1028
neck imaging	77
nuclear scan	358
pelvic imaging	466
pleural drainage	18
preventive care	920
spinal procedures	592
stress testing	33
thoracic (chest) imaging	1607
thyroid function tests	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	1166
vascular procedures	388
women's imaging	1342
X-rays	3999

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2159
Female	3942

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	226
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	5096
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	692
Other	38

**Age**
75 to 84	1925
85 and over	812
Less than 65	842
65 to 74	2521

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1993. He completed residency at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (1993)

Residency: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (1997)

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hendrick Health

RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF ABILENE PA

RADIOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF NACOGDOCHES LLP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven J. Nitke, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$1,318 Vascular $1,318
HOLOGIC INC	$21 BREVERA BREAST BIOPSY SYSTEM $21
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC	$20 3Dimensions $20

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,174
Food and Beverage	$186

Biography

Dr. Steven Nitke's medical specialty is diagnostic radiology. Dr. Nitke is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and a graduate of the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center's residency program. He is affiliated with Hendrick Health.