Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Edward Tan, MD

Radiation Oncology · McAllen, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
612 NOLANA ST, McAllen, TX 78504
9566302225
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1457300758 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. Tan 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. Tan

Dr. Edward Tan is a radiation oncology in McAllen, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tan performed 7,285 Medicare services across 6,080 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tan received a total of $20 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Tan 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 11% volume in TX$ $20 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,285
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for radiation oncology
6,080
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~383 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view2,399$6$33
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast828$28$187
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast349$60$264
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast279$33$238
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast272$60$323
Chest X-ray, 2 views169$7$39
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view148$6$33
CT scan of chest, without contrast137$37$204
Knee X-ray, 3 views125$6$44
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast107$64$344
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views106$7$49
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views101$6$44
Screening mammography97$35$119
Ct scan of chest with contrast92$39$224
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)91$28$83
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers88$24$145
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers88$15$90
Foot X-ray, 3+ views83$5$41
Mri scan of brain without contrast79$52$276
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen76$20$122
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views71$7$38
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views69$8$52
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views66$6$38
Ct scan of face without contrast65$27$235
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views59$5$42
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views57$5$39
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views54$6$38
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views51$6$38
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow49$29$169
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast47$59$317
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views45$6$41
Bone density scan (DEXA)45$9$78
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts44$27$150
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function43$19$98
X-ray of forearm, 2 views39$6$36
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast38$63$317
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views36$6$41
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views35$6$43
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast28$33$238
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast26$38$228
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen26$27$152
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity26$27$154
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast25$30$128
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views24$8$54
X-ray of foot, 2 views23$5$39
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect23$55$435
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views22$9$54
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast21$54$318
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast21$27$118
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity21$20$102
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast20$76$457
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation20$36$160
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)20$21$83
Contrast injection for x-ray imaging through existing tube in stomach, small bowel or large bowel19$22$124
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views18$7$42
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast17$50$312
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest17$11$65
Ultrasound scan of chest16$20$141
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast15$73$358
X-ray of elbow, 2 views14$6$38
Mri scan of leg without contrast14$40$287
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access14$10$175
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts14$34$143
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening13$50$148
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views13$10$51
Ct scan of leg without contrast13$33$189
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts13$17$94
X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views12$5$32
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast12$80$325
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue12$21$130
Ct scan of arm without contrast11$32$198
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast11$46$288
X-ray of both hips, 2 views11$7$44
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast11$27$117
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs11$33$132
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation11$24$140
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 2020 ↗
$20
Total received (2020-2020)
Bottom 9% in TX for radiation oncology
1
Company
1
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
$20 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2020
$20

Payments by company (2020)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Ultomiris
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 $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
2.3
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM
3.4 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2020
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. Tan is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Tan experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tan performed 2,399 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.
Does Dr. Tan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tan received a total of $20 from 1 company across 1 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. Tan's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in McAllen?
Dr. Tan's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Tan) 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 →