Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nitesh Banker, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · College Station, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
700 SCOTT & WHITE DR, College Station, TX 77845
9792070100
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1982694170 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Banker 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. Banker

Dr. Nitesh Banker is a radiation oncology specialist in College Station, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Banker performed 3,270 Medicare services across 3,144 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Banker received a total of $3,157 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 42 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Banker is Very 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 31% volume in TX $3,157 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,270
Medicare services
Top 31% in TX for radiation oncology
3,144
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~164 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 1,013 $7 $139
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 389 $30 $504
Chest X-ray, 2 views 290 $8 $162
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 144 $36 $625
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 136 $66 $1,337
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 132 $63 $1,316
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 112 $7 $139
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 102 $16 $418
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 99 $63 $1,278
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 64 $62 $1,228
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 63 $62 $1,021
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 48 $21 $382
CT scan of chest, without contrast 42 $39 $633
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 41 $35 $590
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 41 $74 $1,411
Ct scan of chest with contrast 40 $42 $705
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 40 $28 $480
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 37 $6 $121
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 36 $27 $469
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 30 $35 $619
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 28 $7 $133
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 28 $8 $212
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 27 $80 $1,637
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 24 $11 $211
Knee X-ray, 3 views 23 $7 $110
Ct scan of face without contrast 22 $30 $633
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 21 $21 $341
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 19 $7 $110
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 18 $7 $116
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 18 $30 $600
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 17 $6 $110
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation 17 $35 $694
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 16 $7 $116
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 16 $14 $315
3d radiographic procedure 15 $7 $96
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 13 $90 $2,301
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 13 $6 $147
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 13 $7 $146
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 12 $6 $105
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 11 $7 $110
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 ↗
$3,157
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $451/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for radiation oncology
13
Companies
42
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,157 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$43
2023
$170
2022
$633
2021
$769
2020
$16
2019
$1,310
2018
$216

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,249
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,234
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$216
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$78
Surmodics, Inc.
$70
Abbott Laboratories
$40
Ethicon US, LLC
$35
Cardinal Health 414, LLC
$35
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$22
Sirtex Medical Inc
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 85.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Allura Xper FD 20 · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GLIDEPATH · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · LUTONIX · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · Lymphoseek · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Rotarex · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $97 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$58,388
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER- COLLEGE STATI
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Banker is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

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. Banker experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Banker performed 1,013 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. Banker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Banker received a total of $3,157 from 13 companies across 42 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. Banker's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in College Station?
Dr. Banker's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Banker) 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 →
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.

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 →