Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charles Connor, M.D.
Medical Oncology · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Connor
Dr. Charles Connor is a medical oncology specialist in Plano, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Connor performed 59,012 Medicare services across 2,612 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Connor received a total of $1,694 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 47 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical 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. Connor 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 17% volume in TX
$1,694 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗59,012
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for medical oncology
2,612
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
23,400 | $0 | $2 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
12,750 | $2 | $20 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 4,400 | $43 | $136 |
| 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. |
4,001 | $0 | $3 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Octagam) This procedure involves the administration of immune globulin medication directly into a vein. It is provided in a non-lyophilized liquid form. |
2,590 | $34 | $233 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 2,268 | $0 | $8 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,620 | $18 | $65 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,414 | $0 | $1 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 840 | $0 | $24 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
689 | $8 | $20 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
670 | $8 | $36 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
542 | $10 | $64 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
395 | $12 | $108 |
| 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. |
388 | $62 | $250 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 270 | $1 | $114 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
220 | $97 | $707 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
189 | $47 | $313 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
178 | $13 | $60 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
139 | $10 | $96 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
115 | $2 | $13 |
| Iron level test | 114 | $6 | $27 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
114 | $9 | $35 |
| 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. |
103 | $89 | $368 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
101 | $7 | $431 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
98 | $1 | $7 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
92 | $54 | $211 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
92 | $2 | $300 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
79 | $2 | $19 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
78 | $6 | $31 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
76 | $16 | $100 |
| Reticulated platelet measurement A blood test that measures the level of young, newly formed platelets in the body. |
75 | $35 | $143 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
74 | $1 | $8 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
71 | $22 | $157 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
66 | $21 | $161 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
62 | $49 | $344 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
50 | $10 | $75 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
49 | $4 | $22 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
49 | $6 | $34 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
44 | $46 | $821 |
| 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. |
40 | $78 | $372 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
39 | $168 | $1,067 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
35 | $63 | $264 |
| 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. |
32 | $177 | $700 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
25 | $35 | $686 |
| 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. |
25 | $272 | $2,762 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
24 | $15 | $94 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
21 | $4 | $23 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
21 | $25 | $256 |
| 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. |
21 | $61 | $247 |
| 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. |
21 | $178 | $700 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
20 | $71 | $560 |
| 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 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 20 | $339 | $1,722 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
19 | $28 | $247 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
18 | $17 | $114 |
| Intravenous push injection of new drug or substance A healthcare provider injects a new medication or substance directly into a vein using a push technique. |
17 | $42 | $289 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 16 | $91 | $657 |
| 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. |
13 | $1,115 | $4,802 |
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.
5.6% high complexity
88.7% medium
5.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,694
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $282/year across 6 years
Bottom 35% in TX for medical oncology
24
Companies
47
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
$1,574 (92.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$120 (7.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$323
2023
$312
2022
$942
2021
$38
2019
$15
2018
$64
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Celgene Corporation
$556
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$230
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$135
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$121
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$84
AbbVie, Inc.
$64
ABBVIE INC.
$61
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$58
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$42
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$38
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
PFIZER INC.
$28
AbbVie Inc.
$25
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$24
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Amgen Inc.
$23
GE HealthCare
$21
Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$20
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$20
GENZYME CORPORATION
$16
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Exelixis Inc.
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 54.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AYVAKIT · Amtagvi · BELEODAQ · CODMAN CERTAS · Cabometyx · DARZALEX · ENJAYMO · EPKINLY · Empaveli · Fabhalta · IBRANCE · ICLUSIG · IMBRUVICA · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · MEKINIST · Nplate · OPDIVO · Pomalyst · Rezlidhia · VENCLEXTA · Venclexta · Yescarta
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $3 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Medical oncologists within 10 mi
75
Per 100K population
6.7
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY PLANO
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. Connor is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Connor experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Connor performed 23,400 iron sucrose injection (venofer) 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. Connor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Connor received a total of $1,694 from 24 companies across 47 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. Connor's costs compare to other medical oncologists in Plano?
Dr. Connor's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Connor) 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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