This provider's $10.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Diagnostic Radiology providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 175% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 194% in 2015
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 | $501.90 | $116.15 | 4.32x | $385.75 | $373.0K | 4.0K | 4.0K |
| 2015 | $496.64 | $117.32 | 4.23x | $379.32 | $1.1M | 10.9K | 10.8K |
| 2016 | $455.80 | $111.26 | 4.10x | $344.54 | $893.2K | 8.5K | 8.4K |
| 2017 | $324.64 | $115.85 | 2.80x | $208.79 | $855.2K | 8.1K | 8.1K |
| 2018 | $340.53 | $117.19 | 2.91x | $223.34 | $1.1M | 9.1K | 8.9K |
| 2019 | $303.40 | $106.35 | 2.85x | $197.05 | $1.1M | 10.1K | 10.0K |
| 2020 | $341.24 | $126.60 | 2.70x | $214.64 | $1.2M | 9.9K | 9.8K |
| 2021 | $332.67 | $117.72 | 2.83x | $214.95 | $1.2M | 10.5K | 10.3K |
| 2022 | $335.09 | $113.19 | 2.96x | $221.90 | $1.5M | 12.0K | 11.8K |
| 2023 | $292.72 | $97.93 | 2.99x | $194.79 | $1.0M | 11.5K | 11.3K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78815 | Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging skull base to mid-thigh | 834 | $1.1M | $1.3K | 2.33x |
| 73721 | MRI scan of leg joint | 5.1K | $899.7K | $177.41 | 3.64x |
| 74178 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 3.1K | $764.2K | $247.07 | 2.99x |
| 70553 | MRI scan of brain before and after contrast | 1.9K | $474.4K | $254.21 | 4.21x |
| 73221 | MRI scan of arm joint | 2.6K | $471.3K | $180.15 | 3.61x |
| 72148 | MRI scan of lower spinal canal | 2.8K | $455.2K | $163.11 | 3.78x |
| 74176 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis | 3.5K | $353.5K | $102.47 | 3.24x |
| 73700 | CT scan leg | 2.8K | $316.8K | $114.66 | 3.31x |
| 71250 | CT scan chest | 2.7K | $255.7K | $95.26 | 3.50x |
| A9552 | Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 1.0K | $250.6K | $240.71 | 2.04x |
| 78608 | Nuclear medicine study brain with metabolic evaluation | 187 | $237.2K | $1.3K | 2.27x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck | 1.7K | $231.8K | $139.89 | 2.92x |
| 73718 | MRI scan of leg | 999 | $219.1K | $219.32 | 3.70x |
| 70450 | CT scan head or brain | 4.2K | $196.5K | $47.33 | 3.47x |
| 70551 | MRI scan brain | 1.4K | $188.3K | $135.95 | 3.89x |
| 72195 | MRI scan of pelvis | 801 | $184.6K | $230.48 | 3.65x |
| 78306 | Bone and/or joint imaging, whole body | 743 | $169.5K | $228.14 | 2.69x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 2.2K | $166.1K | $75.30 | 2.90x |
| 78830 | Spect nuclear medicine localization of tumor or inflammation or study of distribution of radioactive tracer in single area, with concurrently acquired ct transmission scan, 1 day of imaging | 395 | $161.0K | $407.57 | 3.35x |
| 76770 | Ultrasound behind abdominal cavity | 1.5K | $128.1K | $88.10 | 3.01x |
This provider submits charges 3.25 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 3.25x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $325. 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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