Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kevin Banks, M.D.

Nuclear Medicine · Ft Sam Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
SAN ANTONIO MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER, Ft Sam Houston, TX 78261
2109161906
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1356331656 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kevin Banks is a nuclear medicine specialist in Ft Sam Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Banks performed 1,111 Medicare services across 928 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Banks received a total of $59 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear medicine. 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. Banks 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 27% volume in TX $59 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,111
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for nuclear medicine
928
Unique beneficiaries
$251
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~56 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
Gallium ga-68 gozetotide, diagnostic, (illuccix), 1 millicurie 219 $830 $1,142
Chest X-ray, 1 view 170 $7 $27
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 137 $29 $136
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 61 $64 $260
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 60 $1,180 $5,383
Chest X-ray, 2 views 49 $7 $33
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 46 $62 $322
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 38 $63 $253
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 35 $35 $175
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 28 $15 $199
Mri scan of brain without contrast 26 $54 $375
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 22 $59 $369
CT scan of chest, without contrast 22 $39 $174
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 21 $61 $362
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 19 $55 $426
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 19 $6 $24
Ct scan of chest with contrast 18 $42 $215
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 16 $7 $31
Knee X-ray, 3 views 16 $7 $27
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 16 $30 $203
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries 16 $100 $376
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 15 $35 $174
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 15 $7 $27
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 14 $6 $25
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 13 $6 $25
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 2018 ↗
$59
Total received (2018-2018)
Bottom 15% in TX for nuclear medicine
1
Company
1
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
$59 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2018
$59

Payments by company (2018)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$59
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axumin
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 $5 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nuclear medicines within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
LAUREL RIDGE TREATMENT CENTER
4.6 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 2018
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. Banks is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Banks experienced with gallium ga-68 gozetotide, diagnostic, (illuccix), 1 millicurie?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Banks performed 219 gallium ga-68 gozetotide, diagnostic, (illuccix), 1 millicurie 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 $59 from 1 company across 1 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 nuclear medicines in Ft Sam Houston?
Dr. Banks's average Medicare payment per service is $251. 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.

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 →