Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Harmon, MD
Urology Physician · 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Harmon 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. Harmon
Dr. William Harmon is an urology physician in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Harmon performed 3,429 Medicare services across 2,267 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Harmon received a total of $8,222 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 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. Harmon 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 34% volume in TX
$8,222 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,429
Medicare services
Top 34% in TX for urology physician
2,267
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
573 | $42 | $81 |
| 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. |
505 | $85 | $215 |
| 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. |
474 | $34 | $78 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
299 | $8 | $10 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
293 | $3 | $15 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 253 | $18 | $110 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
121 | $73 | $345 |
| 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. |
88 | $53 | $150 |
| 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. |
87 | $114 | $313 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
86 | $7 | $95 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
64 | $180 | $490 |
| 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. |
58 | $6 | $25 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
54 | $8 | $45 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
54 | $116 | $290 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
44 | $5 | $20 |
| 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. |
40 | $34 | $78 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
39 | $34 | $78 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
39 | $34 | $78 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
39 | $95 | $275 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
36 | $18 | $150 |
| Tumor marker analysis A laboratory test that analyzes a sample to detect the presence of tumor markers. These markers are substances that may be found in the blood, urine, or body tissues. |
36 | $20 | $115 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
33 | $25 | $150 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 30 | $144 | $350 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
26 | $34 | $90 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
18 | $99 | $285 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
15 | $101 | $1,280 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
13 | $31 | $73 |
| Laparoscopic removal of kidney and lymph nodes Surgical removal of the kidney and nearby lymph nodes using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
12 | $1,008 | $3,700 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
6.6% medium
93.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,222
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,175/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for urology physician
37
Companies
102
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
$4,716 (57.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,606 (31.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$900 (10.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,757
2023
$394
2022
$1,243
2021
$142
2020
$74
2019
$1,569
2018
$1,043
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SN Holdings, LLC
$2,617
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$1,933
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$900
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$412
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$374
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$272
Boston Scientific Corporation
$197
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$160
Calyxo, Inc.
$142
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$138
COLOPLAST CORP
$110
Medtronic, Inc.
$89
UroGPO LLC
$88
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$78
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$75
AbbVie, Inc.
$62
Axonics, Inc.
$53
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$51
PFIZER INC.
$49
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$46
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$43
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$42
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Photocure Inc
$25
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
GENZYME CORPORATION
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Olympus America Inc.
$17
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Allergan Inc.
$15
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Retrophin, Inc.
$13
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$7
Top 3 companies account for 66.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AMS · AVEED · AdVance XP · Androgel · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE · Cysview · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE CDX · GEMTESA · GENERAL THERAPIES · INTERSTIM · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · Lithotripters & Accessories · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Supris · TLANDO · Trelstar · Vabomere · WELIREG · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · myRisk
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $240 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
99
Per 100K population
4.9
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Harmon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Harmon experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Harmon performed 573 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Harmon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Harmon received a total of $8,222 from 37 companies across 102 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. Harmon's costs compare to other urology physicians in San Antonio?
Dr. Harmon's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Harmon) 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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