Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Allen, M.D.
Urology Physician · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Allen
Dr. Mark Allen is an urology physician in Plano, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Allen performed 8,243 Medicare services across 2,296 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Allen received a total of $7,147 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 317 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Allen 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
$7,147 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,243
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for urology physician
2,296
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 4,150 | $2 | $4 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
1,224 | $3 | $20 |
| 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. |
1,052 | $61 | $105 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
312 | $34 | $80 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 295 | $135 | $882 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
158 | $17 | $80 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
125 | $176 | $425 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
120 | $34 | $80 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
116 | $8 | $100 |
| 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. |
93 | $76 | $180 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
86 | $20 | $75 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
79 | $64 | $350 |
| 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. |
69 | $89 | $150 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
50 | $26 | $57 |
| 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. |
41 | $113 | $245 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
28 | $45 | $150 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
26 | $95 | $450 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
26 | $25 | $275 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
26 | $23 | $270 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
24 | $34 | $80 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
24 | $34 | $80 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
24 | $34 | $80 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
24 | $34 | $80 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
18 | $34 | $80 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
18 | $69 | $150 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
12 | $412 | $2,600 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
12 | $551 | $2,300 |
| Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women. |
11 | $569 | $2,700 |
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 ↗$7,147
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,021/year across 7 years
Top 27% in TX for urology physician
68
Companies
317
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
$7,056 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$91 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,210
2023
$1,051
2022
$1,398
2021
$800
2020
$414
2019
$708
2018
$1,567
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,075
Boston Scientific Corporation
$531
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$511
ABBVIE INC.
$404
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$376
PFIZER INC.
$363
AbbVie Inc.
$334
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$279
AbbVie, Inc.
$186
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$178
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$154
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$151
Caldera Medical, Inc
$145
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$132
Axonics, Inc.
$128
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$123
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$123
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$113
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$104
Medtronic, Inc.
$104
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$100
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$97
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$84
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$83
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$73
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$65
COLOPLAST CORP
$64
Allergan, Inc.
$63
Rochester Medical Corporation
$56
Olympus America Inc.
$49
Innovation Technologies Inc
$48
Endo USA, Inc.
$47
ConvaTec Inc.
$35
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$35
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$35
Coloplast Corp
$33
Baxter Healthcare
$31
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$28
Egalet US Inc
$27
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$27
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Allergan Inc.
$24
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
TISSUETECH, INC.
$23
Cook Medical LLC
$22
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$21
Amgen Inc.
$20
STERIS CORPORATION
$20
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$20
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$20
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$19
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$18
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$15
Hollister Incorporated
$15
Profound Medical Corp.
$14
Levita Magnetics International Corp
$14
Avadel Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc.
$13
Augmenix, Inc.
$13
Mission Pharmacal Company
$12
Top 3 companies account for 29.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
8.5 FR. X 700MM · ADSTILADRIN · ADVANCE · ADVANTAGE FIT · AMS · AMS 700 · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Altis · Androgel · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CMOS VIDEO URETEROSCOPE · CODMAN CERTAS · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · Erleada · FLEXIVA · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL - BPH · GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENTLECATH · GREENLIGHT · General - Kidney Stone Disease · GentleCath · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · IRRISEPT · ImaJin · Infyna Chic · JANUVIA · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · Karbinal ER · Koelis Trinity Fusion Biopsy System · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Magnetic Surgery · Myrbetriq · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NEOX · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus Cysto-Resection · Olympus Digital Flexible Ureteroscopes · Olympus Ureteroscopes · Otrexup · PLUVICTO · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolia · RAYOS · RESONANCE · REZUM · SIGNIA · SPACEOAR · SPRIX · Sonablate · Sonablate HIFU · SpaceOAR · TISSEEL · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Titan · Trelstar · UPHOLD LITE · Uretero1 · Urocit-K · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · rezum Generator
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $87 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
132
Per 100K population
11.8
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL 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. Allen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% 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. Allen experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Allen performed 4,150 bcg treatment for bladder cancer 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. Allen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Allen received a total of $7,147 from 68 companies across 317 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. Allen's costs compare to other urology physicians in Plano?
Dr. Allen's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Allen) 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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