Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Quinten Black, MD

Radiology - Diagnostic · Harlingen, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2121 PEASE ST STE 101, Harlingen, TX 78550
9564258845
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1578558474 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. Black 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. Black

Dr. Quinten Black is a radiology - diagnostic in Harlingen, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Black performed 13,846 Medicare services across 1,073 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Black received a total of $4,107 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 264 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. 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. Black 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 9% volume in TX$ $4,107 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
13,846
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
1,073
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~692 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)9,544$0$1
Intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session1,194$271$1,303
CT guidance for radiation therapy1,166$92$659
Calculation of radiation therapy dose302$50$239
Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week299$65$344
Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions264$149$648
Radiation treatment delivery,3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 6-10 mev232$177$832
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device136$96$525
Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy108$56$376
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast92$75$450
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast77$173$859
Complex radiation therapy planning73$126$613
New patient office visit (45-59 min)71$124$545
High precision radiation therapy planning54$1,396$7,157
Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy52$357$1,697
Ct scan of chest with contrast36$51$855
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area25$199$949
CT scan of chest, without contrast24$48$686
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved23$335$1,817
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)19$31$143
3d radiation therapy planning16$356$3,939
Ct scan of abdomen with contrast13$134$929
Special radiation treatment13$108$1,614
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)13$70$238
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 ↗
$4,107
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $684/year across 6 years
Top 19% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
50
Companies
264
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
$4,107 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$68
2023
$91
2021
$162
2020
$625
2019
$1,394
2018
$1,766

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$639
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$499
Celgene Corporation
$387
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$363
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$227
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$166
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$156
PFIZER INC.
$124
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$117
Advanced Accelerator Applications
$93
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$86
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$79
Lilly USA, LLC
$79
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$76
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$75
GENZYME CORPORATION
$58
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$58
Exelixis Inc.
$55
EISAI INC.
$48
TESARO, Inc.
$46
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$45
Incyte Corporation
$41
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
Sysmex Inostics Inc
$30
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$28
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$23
Teleflex LLC
$22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$22
Eisai Inc.
$21
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$17
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$17
CSL Behring
$15
Seagen Inc.
$15
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$13
Novocure Inc.
$13
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$11
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 $30 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiology - Diagnostics within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$51,334
Nearest hospital
VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Black is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 19%), with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Black experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Black performed 9,544 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Black receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Black received a total of $4,107 from 50 companies across 264 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. Black's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Harlingen?
Dr. Black's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Black) 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 →