Medicare Enrolled

Dr. James Banks, MD

Radiation Oncology · Aventura, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
20900 BISCAYNE BLVD, Aventura, FL 33180
3056827000
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1366708083 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. James Banks is a radiation oncology in Aventura, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Banks performed 3,028 Medicare services across 2,927 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Banks is 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 48% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,028
Medicare services
Top 48% in FL for radiation oncology
2,927
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~216 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 view518$7$35
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast224$30$164
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast134$67$334
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers121$28$137
Mri scan of brain without contrast109$56$283
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast96$62$336
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast94$65$336
CT scan of chest, without contrast93$41$196
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers93$17$85
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)92$31$115
Screening mammography89$39$151
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast76$34$205
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view63$7$35
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen54$23$112
Ct scan of leg without contrast51$34$193
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views46$8$42
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast46$40$251
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast42$35$193
Foot X-ray, 3+ views40$6$32
Chest X-ray, 2 views38$8$41
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts37$30$153
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast34$64$348
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast33$190$250
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views32$8$36
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast30$43$352
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views29$6$32
Ct scan of face without contrast28$31$164
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views28$7$34
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views28$6$34
Knee X-ray, 3 views28$6$36
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast27$37$193
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views27$6$34
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue26$22$104
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)26$24$115
Ct scan of chest with contrast25$28$236
Bone density scan (DEXA)25$10$39
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views24$7$36
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast23$92$439
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views22$8$42
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast21$44$209
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views21$7$34
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast21$48$261
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views20$6$32
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow20$29$154
3d radiographic procedure19$8$37
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts19$40$199
Mri scan of leg without contrast18$54$260
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views17$7$34
X-ray of forearm, 2 views17$6$32
Ct scan of arm without contrast17$38$193
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity16$26$138
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels16$24$94
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views15$6$32
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast13$59$287
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen13$27$153
Ultrasound scan of scrotum13$24$123
X-ray of elbow, 2 views12$6$31
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast12$85$421
Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis12$18$96
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow12$33$158
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views11$9$42
Single contrast x-ray of small intestine11$27$147
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts11$18$97
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.
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
460
Per 100K population
17.1
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data✓ Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Banks is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.

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. Banks experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Banks performed 518 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.
How do Dr. Banks's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Aventura?
Dr. Banks's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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 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 ↗, 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 →