This provider's $8.9M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Diagnostic Radiology providers nationally.
This provider's billing patterns fall within normal ranges for their specialty.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 65% in 2022
Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.
Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.
| Year | Avg Submitted | Avg Paid | Markup Ratio | Gap per Service | Total Payments | Services | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $555.42 | $124.02 | 4.48x | $431.40 | $1.0M | 9.8K | 9.4K |
| 2015 | $422.92 | $104.40 | 4.05x | $318.52 | $867.4K | 9.5K | 9.3K |
| 2016 | $411.98 | $111.11 | 3.71x | $300.87 | $880.6K | 9.0K | 8.8K |
| 2017 | $303.26 | $108.96 | 2.78x | $194.30 | $915.2K | 9.5K | 9.3K |
| 2018 | $325.46 | $114.20 | 2.85x | $211.26 | $966.9K | 10.6K | 10.4K |
| 2019 | $263.18 | $93.47 | 2.82x | $169.71 | $804.7K | 10.4K | 10.1K |
| 2020 | $250.51 | $88.66 | 2.83x | $161.85 | $639.7K | 8.6K | 8.3K |
| 2021 | $243.85 | $82.23 | 2.97x | $161.62 | $687.8K | 9.2K | 8.9K |
| 2022 | $285.36 | $103.76 | 2.75x | $181.60 | $1.1M | 13.0K | 12.4K |
| 2023 | $224.02 | $68.41 | 3.27x | $155.61 | $980.9K | 13.4K | 12.9K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74178 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 6.1K | $1.5M | $247.32 | 2.76x |
| 78815 | Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging skull base to mid-thigh | 1.1K | $1.4M | $1.2K | 2.60x |
| 74176 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis | 6.4K | $601.0K | $93.66 | 3.24x |
| 70553 | MRI scan of brain before and after contrast | 2.5K | $575.1K | $233.38 | 4.35x |
| 71270 | CT scan chest before and after contrast | 2.9K | $358.9K | $123.98 | 4.70x |
| 71250 | CT scan chest | 3.9K | $339.3K | $86.56 | 3.63x |
| A9552 | Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 1.4K | $283.0K | $203.71 | 2.36x |
| 70450 | CT scan head or brain | 6.8K | $264.0K | $39.05 | 3.76x |
| 70551 | MRI scan brain | 1.7K | $193.3K | $115.21 | 4.26x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck | 1.5K | $175.5K | $120.30 | 2.99x |
| 78320 | Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint | 849 | $162.5K | $191.41 | 3.03x |
| 78816 | Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging whole body | 132 | $161.5K | $1.2K | 2.60x |
| 71275 | CT scan of blood vessels in chest with contrast | 1.7K | $154.2K | $89.32 | 3.56x |
| 78608 | Nuclear medicine study brain with metabolic evaluation | 114 | $132.6K | $1.2K | 2.80x |
| 70546 | MRA scan of head blood vessels before and after contrast | 590 | $130.8K | $221.76 | 4.03x |
| 72131 | CT scan of lower spine | 1.3K | $119.9K | $90.69 | 3.70x |
| 70549 | MRA scan of neck blood vessels before and after contrast | 309 | $107.4K | $347.53 | 3.74x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 1.9K | $103.4K | $54.24 | 3.13x |
| 70486 | CT scan of face | 1.0K | $86.5K | $84.10 | 3.81x |
| 74183 | MRI scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 350 | $79.8K | $228.08 | 3.51x |
This provider submits charges 3.28 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 3.28x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $328. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Diagnostic Radiology providers in CA for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Liu, M.D. | Modesto, CA | $37.2M | ✓ Clear |
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Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)
Note: All data is from publicly available Medicare records. OpenMedicare is an independent journalism project not affiliated with CMS.
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