Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Frank, M.D.

Radiology - Diagnostic · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030
7137926161
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1578659975 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. Frank 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. Frank

Dr. Steven Frank is a radiology - diagnostic in Houston, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Frank performed 476 Medicare services across 293 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Frank received a total of $26,533 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 19 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. Frank 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 476 Medicare services$ $26,533 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
476
Medicare services
Bottom 14% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
293
Unique beneficiaries
$110
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~25 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
Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions83$152$1,495
Calculation of radiation therapy dose63$27$376
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device43$49$709
Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy27$16$216
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)23$51$171
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope22$56$732
3d radiation therapy planning20$182$2,164
Insertion of needle or tube into prostate for radiation therapy18$629$4,039
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement18$25$384
Ultrasonic guidance for administration of radiation therapy18$54$699
Complex application of radiation source18$372$4,148
Complex radiation therapy planning17$137$2,863
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area17$31$879
Complex radiation therapy planning for delivery of internal radiation17$123$1,376
Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device17$19$336
Special radiation treatment17$87$1,366
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)14$138$673
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved13$67$1,643
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes11$44$172
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 ↗
$26,533
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,422/year across 6 years
Top 6% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
11
Companies
19
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
$15,239 (57.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,291 (35.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,003 (7.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$8,710
2023
$7,471
2022
$6,261
2021
$2,000
2019
$2,003
2018
$88

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
$8,500
IBA Proton Therapy, Inc.
$7,291
IsoRay, Inc
$5,553
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$2,028
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,000
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$708
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$210
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$128
Boston Scientific Corporation
$51
Amgen Inc.
$37
Augmenix, Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 80.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BrachyVision · Brachytherapy Source · GENERAL BPH · ILLUCCIX · ProBeam · SpaceOAR · SpaceOAR System · Varian Treatment
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for radiology - diagnostic in TX.

Equivalent to $5,574 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiology - Diagnostics within 10 mi
141
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Frank is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%), with 19 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. Frank experienced with radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Frank performed 83 radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions 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. Frank receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Frank received a total of $26,533 from 11 companies across 19 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. Frank's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Houston?
Dr. Frank's average Medicare payment per service is $110. 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. Frank) 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 →