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Dr. Neil Harrison, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Professional interests include: venogram, nephrostomy, stent placement (stenting), and more.
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Dr. Neil Harrison, MD is a radiologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr). He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Neil Harrison, MD is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF PENN - MEDICAL GROUP.

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Office Locations

3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662-3000
(215) 662-7011
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800 Spruce Street Cathcart Building, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
1-800-789-7366
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47 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 262-2397
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Some issues Dr. Neil Harrison, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

  • Blockages and narrowing
  • Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
  • Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
  • Kidney artery conditions
  • Aorta artery conditions
  • Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

  • Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
  • Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
  • Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
  • Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
  • Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Radioembolization (Selective Internal Radiation Therapy)

Radioembolization, or selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiation to treat liver tumors. By targeting the hepatic artery, or the main blood vessel that supplies the liver, radioembolization can cut off the blood supply to liver tumors. The tumors shrink, and minimal damage is done to healthy tissue. Radioembolization is a treatment option for tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or other radiation therapies, for liver cancer that is confined to the liver, or for liver cancer patients that have more than 3 months of life expectancy.

To perform radioembolization, a catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin and threaded to the liver. Radioactive beads, or pellets, are delivered through the catheter. The pellets will continuously deliver radiation for 10-14 days. The pellets will remain in the body permanently without causing any complications. If the tumor or cancer is confined to one portion of the liver, radioembolization will be performed in one treatment session. If both sides of the liver are affected, a second treatment session will be done about 8 weeks after the first.

Typically, most patients can return home and do light activity within hours following the procedure. Patients will be given medication to treat any possible side effects, which can include nausea, fever, abdominal pain, or tiredness.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

aspiration procedures
major joint aspiration
major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Neil Harrison, MD performed more aspiration procedures, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Volume:

abdominal paracentesis

In 2023, Dr. Neil Harrison, MD performed more abdominal paracentesis (abdominal tap) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

catheterization
gastrointestinal procedures
thoracentesis
tunneled central line placement

By Affordability:

abdominal paracentesis
central line placement
paracentesis
pleural drainage
thoracentesis
tunneled central line placement

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Neil Harrison, MD performed more catheterization, gastrointestinal procedures, thoracentesis, and tunneled central line placement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal paracentesis (abdominal tap), central line placement, paracentesis, pleural drainage, thoracentesis, and tunneled central line placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Harrison, MD treated as a radiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were aspiration, catheterization, pleural drainage and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 81
catheterization 57
device removal 17
diagnostic procedures 12
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18
pleural drainage 19
spinal procedures 12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD.

Gender
Male 196
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 294
Black 32
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 134
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 36
Less than 65 100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Harrison, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 72
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 44
Dementia 23
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Harrison, MD treated as a radiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were aspiration, catheterization, minimally invasive procedures and pleural drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 21
aspiration 141
catheterization 112
device removal 13
diagnostic procedures 11
gastrointestinal procedures 40
hospital care 22
image guided procedures 13
injections 14
inpatient care 22
minimally invasive procedures 45
minor procedures 11
pleural drainage 43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD.

Gender
Male 254
Female 275
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 391
Black 82
Hispanic 18
Asian 17
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 139
85 and over 68
Less than 65 138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Harrison, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 42
Dementia 20
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Harrison, MD treated as a radiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were aspiration, catheterization, pleural drainage and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 145
catheterization 58
gastrointestinal procedures 29
injections 34
pleural drainage 52

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 199
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 248
Black 74
Hispanic 17
Asian 14
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 166
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 25
Less than 65 69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Harrison, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 36
Dementia 10
Cancer 34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Harrison, MD treated as a radiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were aspiration, catheterization, pleural drainage and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 12
aspiration 161
catheterization 57
device removal 14
gastrointestinal procedures 27
injections 39
minimally invasive procedures 12
pleural drainage 49

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD.

Gender
Male 153
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 210
Black 76
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 142
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 25
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Harrison, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 36
Dementia 10
Cancer 35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Neil Harrison, MD treated as a radiologist in Philadelphia, PA were aspiration, catheterization, pleural drainage and gastrointestinal procedures.

anastomosis 16
aspiration 132
catheterization 71
device removal 14
diagnostic procedures 11
gastrointestinal procedures 32
hospital care 20
image guided procedures 13
injections 29
inpatient care 20
minimally invasive procedures 28
minor procedures 11
pleural drainage 40
spinal procedures 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD.

Gender
Female 197
Male 192
Ethnicity
Black / African American 66
Asian / Pacific Islander 7
Non-Hispanic White 285
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 12
Other 8
Age
85 and over 38
75 to 84 104
Less than 65 90
65 to 74 156

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Harrison, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 14
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 39
Atrial Fibrillation 25
Cancer 27
Dementia 15

Education & Training

Dr. Neil Harrison, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at Pennsylvania Hospital. He is certified by the Board certifications: Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residency: Pennsylvania Hospital

Board Certification: Board certifications: Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Neil Harrison, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNIVERSITY OF PENN - MEDICAL GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Neil Harrison, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Group Health Plan (GHP), First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Savings Plus, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Gold, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Oxford HMO, Oxford PPO, First Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Qualcare PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime, Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO, Clover Health Classic HMO, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO), Clover Health Choice, PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback, Qualcare POS, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete, Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO, Qualcare Workers Comp, Medicare - New Jersey, Provider Partners Health Plan Community Plan HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices, Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO, Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access, Aetna Advantra Value, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices), Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO, Aetna Premier, Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO), Keystone Health Plan East POS, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO), PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Keystone Autism Services, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special, Aetna Flexible Five, Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO), Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP), Centivo EPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP, Oxford Health Plan POS, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Premier Plus, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO, Medicare - Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO, Aetna Philly Prime, Clover Health Choice Value PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Freedom Core, Qualcare HMO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Provider Partners Health Plan Advantage Plan HMO SNP, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Preferred Health Care/Eliance EPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS, Clover Health Value, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO, Aetna PPO APCN, Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO), Global Medical Management, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver and Keystone Health Plan East HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Neil Harrison, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Group Health Plan (GHP)
First Health PPO
Aetna POS
Community Care Network (CCN)
TRICARE
Coventry
Aetna HMO
Aetna Signature Administrators
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
Aetna Savings Plus
CIGNA EPO
Aetna Gold
AmeriHealth
AARP
Medicare Advantage
First Health POS
First Health HMO
Geisinger Health Plan
US Family Health Plan
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
Oxford HMO
Oxford PPO
First Health
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Qualcare PPO
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp
Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime
Aetna Advantra Credit Value
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO
Clover Health Classic HMO
Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO
Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO)
Clover Health Choice
PA Health & Wellness Ambetter
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback
Qualcare POS
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete
Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO
Qualcare Workers Comp
Medicare - New Jersey
Provider Partners Health Plan Community Plan HMO SNP
UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices
Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO
Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access
Aetna Advantra Value
Aetna Advantra Eagle POS
Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO
Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO
PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO
Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO
Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP
UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices)
Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO
Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO
BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO
Aetna Premier
Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO)
Keystone Health Plan East POS
Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP
Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO)
PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices
Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier
Keystone Autism Services
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special
Aetna Flexible Five
Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO)
Highmark Blue Shield PPO
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO
Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP)
Centivo EPO
PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO
Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP
Oxford Health Plan POS
Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP
Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe
Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier)
Aetna Premier Plus
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO
Medicare - Pennsylvania
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO
Aetna Philly Prime
Clover Health Choice Value PPO
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health
Aetna Upfront Advantage
Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP)
Aetna Freedom Core
Qualcare HMO
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO
PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP
Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO
Provider Partners Health Plan Advantage Plan HMO SNP
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO
Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA
Aetna Advantra Value Plus
Preferred Health Care/Eliance EPO
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS
Clover Health Value
Aetna Student Health Plan PPO
Aetna PPO APCN
Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO)
Global Medical Management
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver
Keystone Health Plan East HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Neil Harrison, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 126 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Neil Harrison, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Neil Harrison, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $50 EMBOLD Fibered
$50
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $50

Biography

Dr. Neil Harrison has obtained a license to practice in Pennsylvania.

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