Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pablo Pallan

Radiation Oncology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
8401 DATAPOINT DR STE 600, San Antonio, TX 78229
2106167796
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1831326081 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Pallan

Dr. Pablo Pallan is a radiation oncology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pallan performed 2,224 Medicare services across 2,062 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pallan received a total of $9,382 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 91 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. Pallan 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 45% volume in TX $9,382 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,224
Medicare services
Top 45% in TX for radiation oncology
2,062
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~139 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 810 $6 $35
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 150 $80 $377
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 121 $7 $35
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 108 $64 $353
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 89 $61 $337
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 88 $9 $98
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 64 $63 $352
CT scan of chest, without contrast 61 $38 $226
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 44 $14 $72
Chest X-ray, 2 views 43 $20 $100
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 40 $11 $56
Ct scan of chest with contrast 35 $42 $240
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 31 $140 $689
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 31 $16 $87
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 29 $25 $133
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 28 $80 $438
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 26 $80 $421
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 25 $45 $308
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 24 $79 $426
Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 22 $54 $305
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 21 $23 $125
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 20 $54 $221
Bone density scan (DEXA) 20 $35 $328
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 19 $8 $45
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 19 $21 $109
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 17 $28 $115
Screening mammography 17 $35 $147
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 16 $7 $43
Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 15 $196 $1,032
Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist 15 $164 $978
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 15 $29 $164
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 15 $73 $387
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 14 $63 $384
Needle biopsy of kidney 14 $62 $508
Aspiration of bladder with insertion of bladder tube to skin 14 $109 $569
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 13 $50 $286
Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 12 $251 $1,334
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 12 $8 $43
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 12 $6 $37
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 11 $6 $33
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 11 $53 $283
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 11 $87 $458
Limited or follow-up ct scan 11 $35 $189
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 11 $84 $361
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.
1.3% high complexity
37.7% medium
61.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,382
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,340/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for radiation oncology
18
Companies
91
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
$9,382 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$857
2023
$833
2022
$634
2021
$1,343
2020
$278
2019
$3,221
2018
$2,216

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,433
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,595
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$1,142
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,059
Boston Scientific Corporation
$905
Terumo Medical Corporation
$724
Sirtex Medical Inc
$312
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$154
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$153
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$151
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$150
Stryker Corporation
$148
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$139
Ethicon US, LLC
$125
Teleflex LLC
$109
Medtronic, Inc.
$44
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 55.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for radiation oncology in TX.

Equivalent to $422 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
245
Per 100K population
12.0
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Pallan is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of TX peers, with 16 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. Pallan experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pallan performed 810 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. Pallan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pallan received a total of $9,382 from 18 companies across 91 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. Pallan's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Pallan's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Pallan) 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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