Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bernard Taylor, MD
Radiology - Diagnostic · Longview, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Taylor
Dr. Bernard Taylor is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Longview, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Taylor performed 10,884 Medicare services across 2,291 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Taylor received a total of $34,871 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Taylor 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
▲ Top 12% volume in TX
$34,871 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,884
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
2,291
Unique beneficiaries
$134
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~573 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,962 | $0 | $3 |
| Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session. |
1,695 | $271 | $2,762 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 758 | $50 | $365 |
| CT guidance for radiation therapy This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery. |
692 | $91 | $609 |
| Stereoscopic X-ray guidance for radiation therapy localization This procedure uses stereoscopic X-ray imaging to precisely locate the target area for radiation therapy delivery. |
623 | $56 | $634 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
548 | $65 | $343 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
498 | $147 | $1,067 |
| Ultrasound guidance for radiation therapy field placement Use of ultrasound imaging to help position radiation therapy fields accurately during treatment. |
367 | $137 | $469 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 11-19 MeV Delivery of high-energy radiation (11-19 MeV) to three or more separate treatment areas using custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beams, and compensators. |
330 | $177 | $700 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
277 | $94 | $710 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 6-10 MeV Radiation treatment delivered to three or more separate areas using advanced techniques like custom blocking and rotational beams with an energy level of 6-10 MeV. |
264 | $176 | $700 |
| 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. |
161 | $64 | $250 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 140 | $128 | $1,022 |
| Intra-fraction radiation therapy motion tracking Real-time monitoring and tracking of patient or target movement during each radiation therapy session to ensure precise delivery. |
130 | $55 | $352 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 126 | $164 | $709 |
| Cranial lesion radiation therapy Treatment of a brain lesion using radiation delivered over multiple sessions. |
118 | $756 | $8,210 |
| Piflufolastat F-18 diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of the radioactive tracer piflufolastat F-18 used for imaging. The dose specified is 1 millicurie. |
118 | $500 | $1,375 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
97 | $1,109 | $4,802 |
| High precision radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body. |
96 | $1,387 | $6,431 |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment. |
96 | $352 | $2,640 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 88 | $90 | $657 |
| 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. |
78 | $93 | $368 |
| X-ray during radiation therapy An X-ray image taken while radiation therapy is being administered to verify treatment positioning. |
76 | $10 | $126 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
74 | $8 | $20 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
63 | $199 | $704 |
| Special radiation treatment | 63 | $107 | $1,794 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
45 | $327 | $1,287 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 40 | $18 | $94 |
| 3D radiation therapy planning This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery. |
26 | $365 | $4,374 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $131 | $496 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the detailed planning required to deliver external beam radiation therapy to a patient. |
22 | $219 | $1,126 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
22 | $5 | $31 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
22 | $4 | $24 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
21 | $72 | $821 |
| Respiratory data collection for radiation therapy planning This procedure involves gathering respiratory data to help develop the optimal radiation treatment plan. |
21 | $314 | $1,838 |
| Fractionated radiation therapy for cranial lesion Treatment using radiation delivered in multiple sessions to manage a lesion in the head. |
20 | $493 | $3,609 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
20 | $33 | $150 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
19 | $14 | $61 |
| Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a simple radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or condition being treated. |
15 | $16 | $106 |
| Complex application of radiation source A procedure involving the complex placement of a radiation source. The specific clinical purpose is not stated in the source description. |
15 | $342 | $2,311 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning for internal radiation This procedure involves the detailed planning required to deliver internal radiation therapy. It covers the technical preparation necessary for the administration of the treatment. |
14 | $347 | $1,398 |
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 ↗$34,871
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,982/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
27
Companies
117
Individual payments
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Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$18,278 (52.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12,715 (36.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,878 (11.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$461
2023
$3,081
2022
$857
2021
$2,751
2020
$13,527
2019
$7,014
2018
$7,181
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
IsoRay, Inc
$21,905
Novocure Inc.
$5,859
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$3,063
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,487
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$444
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$169
Augmenix, Inc.
$150
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$113
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$99
Janssen Products, LP
$75
Elekta, Inc.
$71
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$66
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$48
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$43
VisionRT, Inc.
$39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$33
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Incyte Corporation
$21
PFIZER INC.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Sirtex Medical Inc
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Epizyme, Inc.,
$12
Analogic Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 88.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BRACHYTHERAPY SOURCE · Brachytherapy Source · EPKINLY · ERLEADA · Eclipse · Erleada · FOTIVDA · IBRANCE · IMFINZI · IMJUDO · Icon · LIBTAYO · LUTATHERA · MONJUVI · Model 200 TheraSeed Palladium-103 in ReadyLink · Nubeqa · Oncology · Optune · PLUVICTO · PROMACTA · Radiation Oncology · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SpaceOAR · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · Stivarga · TAZVERIK · TrueBeam · Unity · VERZENIO · Versa HD · Xofigo · ZEPZELCA · ZYTIGA
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 (52%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for radiology - diagnostic in TX.
Equivalent to $320 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Radiology - diagnostics within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$64,809
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER
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. Taylor is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 5% of TX peers, with 19 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. Taylor experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Taylor performed 2,962 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. Taylor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Taylor received a total of $34,871 from 27 companies across 117 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. Taylor's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Longview?
Dr. Taylor's average Medicare payment per service is $134. 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. Taylor) 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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