Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Fisher, MD

Radiation Oncology · Harlingen, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1717 TREASURE HILLS BLVD, Harlingen, TX 78550
9564213041
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1386634533 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Fisher 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. Fisher

Dr. Charles Fisher is a radiation oncology specialist in Harlingen, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fisher performed 3,563 Medicare services across 3,037 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Fisher 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 27% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,563
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for radiation oncology
3,037
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~178 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 1,269 $6 $41
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 276 $28 $177
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 169 $60 $310
Ct scan of chest before and after contrast 107 $42 $286
Screening mammography 107 $35 $159
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 98 $6 $41
CT scan of chest, without contrast 87 $36 $241
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 77 $63 $330
Chest X-ray, 2 views 72 $7 $49
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 71 $33 $241
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 56 $71 $360
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 55 $5 $36
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 53 $52 $309
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 52 $6 $38
Knee X-ray, 3 views 51 $6 $38
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 47 $8 $50
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 43 $23 $153
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 40 $78 $466
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 38 $7 $45
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 37 $6 $36
Ct scan of chest with contrast 36 $39 $259
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 35 $24 $170
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 34 $18 $123
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 32 $24 $146
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 31 $17 $117
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 28 $6 $36
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 26 $62 $363
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 26 $46 $333
Mri scan of brain without contrast 25 $53 $309
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 25 $27 $124
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 24 $60 $363
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 22 $29 $127
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 21 $6 $36
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 20 $15 $96
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 18 $32 $241
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 18 $7 $42
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 18 $24 $162
Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract 17 $31 $144
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 17 $33 $194
Bone density scan (DEXA) 17 $9 $41
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 16 $79 $492
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 16 $74 $492
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 16 $5 $33
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 16 $6 $36
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 15 $8 $64
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 15 $5 $36
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 15 $41 $280
Mri scan of leg without contrast 15 $46 $280
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 15 $32 $235
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 15 $15 $85
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views 14 $9 $67
X-ray of foot, 2 views 14 $5 $33
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 13 $6 $36
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 13 $6 $36
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 13 $25 $89
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 12 $6 $45
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 12 $79 $500
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 12 $24 $253
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 11 $49 $280
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 oncologists within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
5.2
County median income
$51,334
Nearest hospital
VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Fisher is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), 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. Fisher experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fisher performed 1,269 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. Fisher's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Harlingen?
Dr. Fisher's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Fisher) 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 →