Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Banks, MD
Radiology - Diagnostic · Saint Helena, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Banks
Dr. Stephen Banks is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Saint Helena, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Banks performed 1,561 Medicare services across 644 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Banks received a total of $9,368 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Banks 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
▲ 1,561 Medicare services
$9,368 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,561
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in CA for radiology - diagnostic
644
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT guidance for radiation therapy This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery. |
683 | $40 | $328 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
204 | $169 | $480 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 146 | $29 | $180 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
74 | $53 | $346 |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment. |
69 | $199 | $1,332 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 66 | $138 | $320 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 37 | $144 | $391 |
| High precision radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body. |
36 | $370 | $5,027 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
30 | $46 | $85 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
20 | $72 | $1,273 |
| 3D radiation therapy planning This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery. |
19 | $198 | $1,248 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning for internal radiation This procedure involves the detailed planning required to deliver internal radiation therapy. It covers the technical preparation necessary for the administration of the treatment. |
19 | $134 | $914 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
19 | $30 | $93 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
18 | $33 | $677 |
| 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. |
18 | $79 | $120 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of prostate An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to create pictures of the prostate gland. |
16 | $66 | $422 |
| Special radiation treatment | 14 | $94 | $319 |
| Prostate radiation therapy needle insertion A needle or tube is inserted into the prostate to deliver radiation therapy. |
13 | $630 | $2,166 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
13 | $57 | $425 |
| Complex application of radiation source A procedure involving the complex placement of a radiation source. The specific clinical purpose is not stated in the source description. |
13 | $407 | $2,230 |
| 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. |
12 | $109 | $227 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
11 | $97 | $10,009 |
| Ultrasound guidance for radiation therapy Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the administration of radiation therapy. |
11 | $54 | $225 |
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 ↗$9,368
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,338/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
82
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,869 (62.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,499 (37.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$999
2023
$515
2022
$892
2021
$278
2020
$228
2019
$539
2018
$5,917
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
RefleXion Medical, Inc.
$198
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$143
Theragenics Corporation
$142
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$109
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$61
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$48
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$47
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$33
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$32
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$28
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$27
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 48.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Augmenix, Inc.
$5,869
Theragenics Corporation
$554
Boston Scientific Corporation
$376
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$254
RefleXion Medical, Inc.
$198
Lilly USA, LLC
$186
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$184
Ethicon Inc.
$182
Zap Surgical Systems, Inc.
$154
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$143
IsoRay, Inc
$128
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$119
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$109
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$81
Medtronic, Inc.
$73
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$67
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$53
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$52
Celgene Corporation
$51
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$47
ABBVIE INC.
$45
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$33
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$32
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$30
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$28
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$27
Amgen Inc.
$27
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$25
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$21
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 72.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Abraxane · Alecensa · Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · Brachytherapy Source · DARZALEX · ENHERTU · ERLEADA · Enhertu · GENERAL ONCOLOGY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - ONCOLOGY · ILLUCCIX · IMBRUVICA · JAYPIRCA · LUPRON DEPOT · LUTATHERA · MYRISK · Monarch Platform · NINLARO · Neulasta · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · PRECISETUMOR · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · REBLOZYL · REFLEXION MEDICAL RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM · RETEVMO · SIGNIA · SPACEOAR · SPACEOAR VUE · SpaceOAR · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · Varian Ethos Treatment Planning · XPOVIO · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZAP-X MV IMAGER
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 (63%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for radiology - diagnostic in CA.
Geographic Context
Radiology - diagnostics within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
8.8
County median income
$108,970
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH ST HELENA
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. Banks is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Banks experienced with ct guidance for radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Banks performed 683 ct guidance for radiation therapy 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. Banks receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Banks received a total of $9,368 from 35 companies across 82 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. Banks's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Saint Helena?
Dr. Banks's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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. Banks) 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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