Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dan Pong, MD

Radiation Oncology · Galveston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
4097727150
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1548605983 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. Pong 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. Pong

Dr. Dan Pong is a radiation oncology specialist in Galveston, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pong performed 3,555 Medicare services across 3,463 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pong received a total of $2 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 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. Pong 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 27% volume in TX $2 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,555
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for radiation oncology
3,463
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~296 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 869 $7 $247
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 532 $31 $602
Mri scan of brain without contrast 218 $55 $742
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 200 $36 $604
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 175 $64 $939
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 156 $66 $1,228
Chest X-ray, 2 views 103 $8 $183
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 93 $68 $1,609
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 83 $63 $1,603
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 76 $56 $664
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 73 $86 $1,274
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 73 $36 $447
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 72 $7 $181
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 62 $16 $356
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 61 $66 $1,013
CT scan of chest, without contrast 49 $39 $611
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 49 $25 $409
Ct scan of face without contrast 42 $31 $665
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 39 $56 $695
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 38 $34 $441
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 37 $27 $392
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 35 $20 $237
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 34 $7 $183
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 31 $22 $409
Knee X-ray, 3 views 29 $7 $183
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 27 $7 $177
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 26 $53 $1,027
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 24 $9 $183
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 23 $6 $183
Ct scan of chest with contrast 20 $43 $640
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 19 $6 $183
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 18 $52 $587
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 18 $42 $778
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 18 $78 $1,063
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 17 $39 $570
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 16 $7 $183
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 15 $6 $183
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 14 $6 $172
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 14 $6 $183
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast 12 $183 $509
Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast 12 $85 $1,073
Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast 11 $44 $671
Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast 11 $86 $1,144
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 11 $6 $168
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 ↗
$2
Total received (2024-2024)
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
$2 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sirtex Medical Inc
$2
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
SIR-Spheres Microspheres
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 $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
47
Per 100K population
13.2
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
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. Pong is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Pong experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pong performed 869 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. Pong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pong received a total of $2 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. Pong's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Galveston?
Dr. Pong's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Pong) 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 →