Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Tarbox, M.D.
Neurology · San Antonio, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tarbox
Dr. Peter Tarbox is a neurology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tarbox performed 3,897 Medicare services across 2,974 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tarbox received a total of $31,461 from 87 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1883 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Tarbox 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in TX
$31,461 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,897
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for neurology
2,974
Unique beneficiaries
$116
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,399 | $85 | $155 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
504 | $73 | $175 |
| 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. |
415 | $116 | $280 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
238 | $91 | $360 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
229 | $186 | $500 |
| EEG brain wave test, 61-119 minutes This procedure measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. It records brain wave patterns for a duration between 61 and 119 minutes. |
200 | $321 | $900 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
196 | $36 | $205 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
116 | $29 | $80 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
116 | $79 | $215 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites in legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the legs and measuring the sites where stimulation is applied. |
109 | $118 | $300 |
| VEEG monitoring, 12-26 hours with review This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity along with video recording for 12 to 26 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
74 | $146 | $440 |
| Video EEG monitoring, 12-26 hours A 12 to 26-hour test that records brain wave activity while simultaneously capturing video of the patient's behavior. |
70 | $746 | $6,000 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites in arms Skin electrodes are placed on the arms to measure the response to stimulation at specific sites. |
69 | $133 | $350 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
51 | $16 | $75 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
32 | $24 | $60 |
| Continuous EEG brain wave monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain over an extended period. It is used to monitor brain function continuously. |
28 | $187 | $1,800 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
27 | $215 | $550 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
12 | $79 | $205 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
12 | $13 | $80 |
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 ↗$31,461
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,494/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for neurology
87
Companies
1,883
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
$31,230 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$231 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,622
2023
$5,787
2022
$4,850
2021
$4,629
2020
$3,904
2019
$3,414
2018
$3,255
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$2,088
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$2,000
Neurelis, Inc.
$1,618
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$1,516
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$1,471
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,360
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,175
AbbVie Inc.
$1,055
Celgene Corporation
$948
EMD Serono, Inc.
$883
Biogen, Inc.
$860
Amgen Inc.
$836
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$811
ARGENX US, INC.
$785
ABBVIE INC.
$767
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$754
Lundbeck LLC
$662
MDD US Operations, LLC
$548
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$530
Grifols USA, LLC
$523
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$511
Eisai Inc.
$507
SK Life Science, Inc.
$457
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$455
GENZYME CORPORATION
$444
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$431
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$420
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$413
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$400
Allergan, Inc.
$395
CSL Behring
$363
Lilly USA, LLC
$360
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$263
PFIZER INC.
$246
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$231
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$225
EISAI INC.
$217
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$211
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$206
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$205
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
US WorldMeds, LLC
$200
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$182
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$180
Corium, LLC
$173
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$143
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$133
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$132
AbbVie, Inc.
$131
GE HEALTHCARE
$110
Promius Pharma LLC
$104
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$96
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$95
Abbott Laboratories
$92
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$88
Allergan Inc.
$80
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
InSightec,Inc
$74
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$72
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$70
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
GE Healthcare
$63
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$50
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$49
Bausch Health US, LLC
$45
Mallinckrodt LLC
$42
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$41
Bio Products Laboratory USA, Inc.
$40
Egalet US Inc
$39
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$38
Shire North American Group Inc
$32
GE HealthCare
$31
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$23
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$18
Neuronetics, Inc.
$15
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$13
Zyla Life Sciences
$13
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$12
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 18.1% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $807 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
117
Per 100K population
5.7
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
SAN ANTONIO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL
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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. Tarbox is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of TX peers, with 20 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. Tarbox experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tarbox performed 1,399 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Tarbox receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tarbox received a total of $31,461 from 87 companies across 1,883 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. Tarbox's costs compare to other neurologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Tarbox's average Medicare payment per service is $116. 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. Tarbox) 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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