This provider's $9.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Diagnostic Radiology providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 8305% from 2016 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 1173% in 2018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $163.11 | $35.31 | 4.62x | $127.80 | $30.8K | 1.5K | 1.2K |
| 2017 | $148.31 | $35.25 | 4.21x | $113.06 | $79.8K | 3.9K | 3.3K |
| 2018 | $1.9K | $519.35 | 3.57x | $1.3K | $1.0M | 4.0K | 3.6K |
| 2019 | $1.5K | $508.33 | 2.91x | $970.01 | $1.3M | 5.4K | 4.9K |
| 2020 | $967.36 | $339.40 | 2.85x | $627.96 | $929.1K | 5.0K | 4.5K |
| 2021 | $1.1K | $421.87 | 2.71x | $723.04 | $1.8M | 7.8K | 6.9K |
| 2022 | $747.05 | $225.45 | 3.31x | $521.60 | $1.5M | 8.9K | 7.9K |
| 2023 | $1.5K | $464.61 | 3.19x | $1.0K | $2.6M | 5.6K | 4.8K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 404 | $3.3M | $8.1K | 2.85x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 375 | $2.3M | $6.3K | 3.66x |
| 37227 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 76 | $962.8K | $12.7K | 2.65x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 537 | $559.4K | $1.0K | 2.80x |
| 36246 | Insertion of catheter into abdominal pelvic or leg artery | 474 | $196.8K | $415.10 | 4.91x |
| 36247 | Insertion of catheter into abdominal pelvic or leg artery | 151 | $169.9K | $1.1K | 3.08x |
| 74176 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis | 2.3K | $154.8K | $68.35 | 6.38x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 771 | $131.5K | $170.50 | 2.03x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 1.2K | $121.8K | $102.79 | 2.33x |
| 70450 | CT scan head or brain | 3.0K | $96.4K | $32.36 | 4.11x |
| 37253 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 528 | $87.3K | $165.38 | 2.74x |
| 71045 | X-ray of chest, 1 view | 10.6K | $76.6K | $7.22 | 4.16x |
| 75710 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg | 534 | $75.0K | $140.36 | 2.79x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes | 405 | $54.0K | $133.30 | 2.63x |
| 93923 | Ultrasound study of arteries of both arms and legs | 583 | $50.7K | $86.88 | 2.57x |
| 74177 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 600 | $43.3K | $72.17 | 6.27x |
| 75625 | Radiological supervision and interpretation x-ray of abdominal aorta | 368 | $42.7K | $116.13 | 2.67x |
| 36245 | Insertion of catheter into abdominal pelvic or leg artery | 67 | $40.4K | $602.97 | 5.87x |
| 76700 | Ultrasound of abdomen | 1.2K | $37.9K | $30.93 | 4.07x |
| 70551 | MRI scan brain | 632 | $37.2K | $58.83 | 3.93x |
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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