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Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD

(Dr. Thomas Pirtle III, MD)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1978)

1717 Treasure Hills Boulevard
Harlingen, TX 78550

(956) 421-3041

Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD is affiliated with VALLEY RADIOLOGISTS AND ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

1717 Treasure Hills Boulevard
Harlingen, TX 78550

(956) 421-3041

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD in 2023

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By Affordability:

In 2012, Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD had a list price for abdominal CT scan, CT scan, pelvic CT scan, spine imaging, spine X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	621
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	271
breast procedures	316
CT scan	713
diagnostic imaging	46
hip imaging	204
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	259
musculoskeletal imaging	521
neck imaging	65
pelvic imaging	295
preventive care	250
spinal procedures	506
thoracic (chest) imaging	1697
ultrasound (sonogram)	535
vascular procedures	128
women's imaging	316
X-rays	2725

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	542
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	277
breast procedures	367
CT scan	662
diagnostic imaging	67
hip imaging	129
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	179
musculoskeletal imaging	401
neck imaging	54
pelvic imaging	217
preventive care	260
spinal procedures	403
thoracic (chest) imaging	1753
ultrasound (sonogram)	474
vascular procedures	90
women's imaging	367
X-rays	2655

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1377
Female	2288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1257
Black	0
Hispanic	2359
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1332
From 75 to 84	1209
85 and over	504
Less than 65	620

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	54
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	397
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	295
breast procedures	372
CT scan	540
diagnostic imaging	66
hip imaging	148
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	213
musculoskeletal imaging	416
neck imaging	46
pelvic imaging	191
preventive care	276
spinal procedures	400
thoracic (chest) imaging	2522
ultrasound (sonogram)	304
vascular procedures	37
women's imaging	372
X-rays	3505

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1531
Female	2438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1176
Black	0
Hispanic	2751
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1391
From 75 to 84	1243
85 and over	648
Less than 65	687

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	56
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	211
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	136
breast procedures	161
CT scan	288
diagnostic imaging	25
hip imaging	37
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	72
musculoskeletal imaging	133
neck imaging	38
pelvic imaging	112
preventive care	112
spinal procedures	198
thoracic (chest) imaging	1215
ultrasound (sonogram)	182
women's imaging	161
X-rays	1583

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1608
Female	2534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1286
Black	0
Hispanic	2816
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1444
From 75 to 84	1318
85 and over	602
Less than 65	778

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	57
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	321
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	157
breast procedures	189
CT scan	379
diagnostic imaging	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	92
musculoskeletal imaging	108
neck imaging	55
pelvic imaging	141
preventive care	149
spinal procedures	237
thoracic (chest) imaging	1656
ultrasound (sonogram)	253
women's imaging	189
X-rays	2032

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1011
Female	1606

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	780
Black	11
Hispanic	1798
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	943
From 75 to 84	796
85 and over	397
Less than 65	481

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	56
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	529
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	343
breast procedures	557
CT scan	765
diagnostic imaging	95
hip imaging	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	224
musculoskeletal imaging	424
neck imaging	79
pelvic imaging	271
preventive care	366
spinal procedures	415
thoracic (chest) imaging	3370
ultrasound (sonogram)	447
vascular procedures	14
women's imaging	557
X-rays	4379

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1753
Female	2947

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1477
Black	0
Hispanic	3172
Asian	19
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1669
From 75 to 84	1432
85 and over	741
Less than 65	858

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	58
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX during 2018 were CT scan, X-rays, abdominal imaging and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	192
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	150
breast procedures	83
CT scan	325
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	47
musculoskeletal imaging	94
neck imaging	22
pelvic imaging	119
preventive care	83
spinal procedures	143
thoracic (chest) imaging	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	121
women's imaging	83
X-rays	314

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	919
Female	1346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	731
Black	0
Hispanic	1499
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	776
From 75 to 84	688
85 and over	399
Less than 65	402

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	63
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX during 2019 were CT scan, X-rays, abdominal imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	315
aspiration	43
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	258
breast procedures	163
CT scan	544
diagnostic imaging	26
hip imaging	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	194
musculoskeletal imaging	240
neck imaging	69
pelvic imaging	183
preventive care	137
spinal procedures	273
thoracic (chest) imaging	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	277
vascular procedures	48
women's imaging	163
X-rays	544

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1299
Female	1939

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1187
Black	0
Hispanic	1992
Asian	24
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1163
From 75 to 84	1012
85 and over	513
Less than 65	550

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	59
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX during 2020 were CT scan, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	98
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	94
breast procedures	113
CT scan	196
diagnostic imaging	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	28
musculoskeletal imaging	20
neck imaging	15
pelvic imaging	54
preventive care	100
spinal procedures	61
thoracic (chest) imaging	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
women's imaging	113
X-rays	166

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	510
Female	773

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	0
Hispanic	818
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	465
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	195
Less than 65	229

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	60
Dementia	28
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX during 2021 were X-rays, CT scan, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	197
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	177
breast procedures	198
CT scan	356
diagnostic imaging	37
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	84
musculoskeletal imaging	111
neck imaging	47
pelvic imaging	144
preventive care	127
spinal procedures	158
thoracic (chest) imaging	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	186
vascular procedures	29
women's imaging	198
X-rays	372

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	765
Female	1145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	712
Black	0
Hispanic	1159
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	696
From 75 to 84	610
85 and over	298
Less than 65	306

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	56
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX during 2022 were CT scan, ultrasound (sonogram), X-rays and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	56
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	60
CT scan	116
musculoskeletal imaging	35
neck imaging	19
pelvic imaging	27
spinal procedures	28
thoracic (chest) imaging	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	75
vascular procedures	14
X-rays	60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	359
Female	537

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	0
Hispanic	532
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	174
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	58
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Harlingen, TX were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	316
aspiration	43
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	201
breast procedures	251
CT scan	444
diagnostic imaging	43
hip imaging	93
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	139
musculoskeletal imaging	227
neck imaging	46
pelvic imaging	159
preventive care	186
spinal procedures	256
thoracic (chest) imaging	1141
ultrasound (sonogram)	264
vascular procedures	51
women's imaging	251
X-rays	1666

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1012
Female	1595

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	854
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1717
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	817
85 and over	406
Less than 65	458
65 to 74	925

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1978. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1978)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas E. Pirtle III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

VALLEY RADIOLOGISTS AND ASSOCIATES

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$120 SPINRAZA $120
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$14 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$133

Biography

Dr. Tom Pirtle's specialty is diagnostic radiology. Dr. Pirtle is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine.

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