Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stuart Harlin, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Katy, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Harlin
Dr. Stuart Harlin is a vascular surgery physician in Katy, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Harlin performed 1,159 Medicare services across 879 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Harlin received a total of $76,964 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 301 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Harlin 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 18% volume in TX
$76,964 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,159
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for vascular surgery physician
879
Unique beneficiaries
$121
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
196 | $66 | $223 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
127 | $144 | $970 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
112 | $63 | $200 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
94 | $12 | $73 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
76 | $68 | $267 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
54 | $103 | $317 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
45 | $188 | $1,152 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
44 | $41 | $103 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
43 | $55 | $306 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
42 | $87 | $240 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
42 | $120 | $379 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
38 | $1,077 | $4,108 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
36 | $82 | $586 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch A procedure to insert a tube into a secondary branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
35 | $164 | $1,302 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
34 | $94 | $700 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
32 | $66 | $214 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
29 | $68 | $446 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
23 | $75 | $365 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
22 | $134 | $973 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
19 | $77 | $767 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
16 | $366 | $2,649 |
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.
4.7% high complexity
34.2% medium
61.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$76,964
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,995/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for vascular surgery physician
42
Companies
301
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$38,101 (49.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$26,561 (34.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,302 (16.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,940
2023
$4,432
2022
$10,210
2021
$11,236
2020
$2,751
2019
$2,221
2018
$39,174
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$38,117
Endologix LLC
$19,109
Inari Medical, Inc.
$9,759
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$2,445
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,943
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$843
Boston Scientific Corporation
$538
Endologix, LLC
$487
Medtronic, Inc.
$450
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$381
Cook Medical LLC
$325
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$308
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$305
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$226
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$207
Endologix, Inc.
$165
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$140
Surmodics, Inc.
$123
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$109
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$99
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$83
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$76
Bolton Medical Inc
$73
Medline Industries, Inc.
$69
CVRx, Inc.
$68
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$64
CHF Solutions, Inc
$56
CryoLife, Inc.
$47
EKOS Corporation
$46
Imperative Care, Inc
$45
Abbott Laboratories
$44
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$33
Venclose Inc.
$27
Ethicon US, LLC
$22
Vascular Insights, LLC
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$20
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$20
Cagent Vascular INC
$19
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$15
KCI USA, Inc.
$13
ACELL, INC.
$12
KCI USA, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 87.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ACTIVAC · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ALPHAVAC · ANGIOJET · Abre · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Aortic Tissue Valve - Perceval · Aquadex · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Barostim Neo System · BioMimics · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COOK · COOK MEDICAL AAA · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Clarivein · ClosureFast · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Cook Medical Accessories · Cook Medical Thoracic · Cook Medical Zenith · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · EKOSONIC · ELUVIA · ENDOCROSS Device · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EVICEL · EVRSF · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · IGT Devices Und · IN.PACT Admiral · LIFESTAR · LIFESTENT · LIFESTREAM · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · LifeStar Biliary Stent · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · On-X · Ovation · Ovation iX Iliac Stent Graft · POLYSORB · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pounce Thrombectomy System · Relay Plus · Rotarex · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · SWIFTSET · SYMPHONY CATHETER · Santyl · Serrantor · Stellarex · Sterilizer_Storage Case by Miltex · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · Torus Stent Graft System · TurboHawk · VARITHENA · VENOVO · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Varithena Administration Pack · Venclose Maven Catheter · Venovo · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · ZENITH · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z
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 →
The majority of payments (50%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for vascular surgery physician in TX.
Equivalent to $6,641 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
48
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Harlin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of TX peers, 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. Harlin experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Harlin performed 196 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Harlin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Harlin received a total of $76,964 from 42 companies across 301 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. Harlin's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Katy?
Dr. Harlin's average Medicare payment per service is $121. 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. Harlin) 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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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.
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