Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Patrick Harty, MD
Radiation Oncology · Sacramento, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Harty 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. Harty
Dr. Patrick Harty is a radiation oncology specialist in Sacramento, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Harty performed 1,177 Medicare services across 1,072 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Harty received a total of $85,566 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 188 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Harty is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ 1,177 Medicare services
$85,566 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,177
Medicare services
Bottom 34% in CA for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,072
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~62 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
300 | $6 | $33 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
145 | $9 | $46 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
112 | $15 | $88 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
75 | $25 | $118 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
51 | $10 | $54 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
46 | $75 | $351 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
38 | $27 | $117 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
37 | $7 | $38 |
| Swallowing function imaging Imaging used to evaluate how well a person can swallow. This procedure visualizes the swallowing process to assess function. |
34 | $19 | $86 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
33 | $74 | $286 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
28 | $6 | $32 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
25 | $50 | $188 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
24 | $13 | $67 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
22 | $61 | $188 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
19 | $30 | $148 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
19 | $28 | $96 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
18 | $22 | $110 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
17 | $65 | $304 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $5 | $37 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
17 | $60 | $370 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $108 | $404 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
16 | $49 | $268 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
16 | $20 | $93 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
15 | $62 | $395 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
14 | $68 | $424 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
11 | $219 | $1,146 |
| Lumbar puncture with imaging guidance A procedure to remove spinal fluid from the lower back for diagnostic testing, performed using imaging guidance. |
11 | $55 | $320 |
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 ↗$85,566
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $12,224/year across 7 years
Top 2% in CA for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
188
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$74,710 (87.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,856 (12.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$58,216
2023
$15,622
2022
$4,235
2021
$3,787
2020
$420
2019
$2,128
2018
$1,157
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$32,128
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21,847
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,654
Inari Medical, Inc.
$284
Terumo Medical Corporation
$172
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$118
Abbott Laboratories
$13
Top 3 companies account for 99.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$37,378
Boston Scientific Corporation
$34,748
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,735
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$3,628
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,566
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$1,059
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$702
Stryker Corporation
$591
Terumo Medical Corporation
$439
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$416
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$349
Ethicon US, LLC
$283
Penumbra, Inc.
$251
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$121
Brightwater medical Inc
$94
Abbott Laboratories
$87
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$44
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$37
Cook Medical LLC
$21
EKOS Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 88.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5027) Intact Vascular Und · ABRE · ANGIOJET · AZUR · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · AlphaVac · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · BioFlo · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · Certus 140 · DIREXION · Denali Vena Cava Filter · EKOSONIC · ELUVIA · EMBOZENE · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EkoSonic · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · General - Balloons · General - Embolics · General - Vascular Intervention · HAWKONE · IDC · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT Admiral · INTERLOCK · Indigo · Indigo System · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · JETSTREAM · JETSTREAM SC · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · LIFESTREAM · Lunderquist · Penumbra System · Ranger · S · SET Aspirex S 10F 110cm · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SPINEJACK · SUPERA · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · THERASPHERE - BIO · THERASPHERE-BIO · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · VENOVO · Valiant Navion · Vascular Lithotripsy
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 →
The majority of payments (87%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in radiation oncology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for radiation oncology in CA.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
240
Per 100K population
15.2
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Harty is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Harty experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Harty performed 300 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. Harty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Harty received a total of $85,566 from 20 companies across 188 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. Harty's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Sacramento?
Dr. Harty's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Harty) 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 →
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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.
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