This provider's $5.9M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Diagnostic Radiology providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 455% from 2016 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 218% in 2017
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 | $1.3K | $305.41 | 4.16x | $965.34 | $172.6K | 870 | 782 |
| 2017 | $1.0K | $234.33 | 4.42x | $801.26 | $549.4K | 2.5K | 2.0K |
| 2018 | $907.37 | $207.99 | 4.36x | $699.38 | $757.2K | 3.4K | 2.6K |
| 2019 | $822.08 | $181.69 | 4.52x | $640.39 | $812.5K | 4.1K | 3.1K |
| 2020 | $866.84 | $188.30 | 4.60x | $678.54 | $796.6K | 3.7K | 2.9K |
| 2021 | $845.82 | $187.53 | 4.51x | $658.29 | $944.6K | 4.0K | 3.2K |
| 2022 | $907.37 | $183.86 | 4.94x | $723.51 | $882.3K | 3.7K | 3.1K |
| 2023 | $1.1K | $217.70 | 5.08x | $888.86 | $958.6K | 3.8K | 3.3K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78815 | Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging skull base to mid-thigh | 1.5K | $2.2M | $1.4K | 3.71x |
| 74178 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 2.6K | $767.6K | $295.69 | 4.25x |
| 78816 | Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging whole body | 301 | $431.1K | $1.4K | 3.74x |
| A9552 | Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 1.8K | $419.3K | $235.19 | 3.88x |
| 71270 | CT scan chest before and after contrast | 2.5K | $346.9K | $140.60 | 7.11x |
| 70492 | CT scan of neck before and after contrast | 2.0K | $300.0K | $153.36 | 6.64x |
| 70553 | MRI scan of brain before and after contrast | 1.1K | $249.9K | $233.76 | 5.75x |
| 74177 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 804 | $207.6K | $258.15 | 4.29x |
| 71260 | CT scan chest with contrast | 887 | $109.8K | $123.83 | 6.84x |
| 72148 | Mri scan of lower spinal canal | 609 | $108.7K | $178.43 | 6.96x |
| 74176 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis | 514 | $81.2K | $157.99 | 4.34x |
| 71250 | CT scan chest | 722 | $79.7K | $110.34 | 5.91x |
| 49083 | Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | 279 | $75.0K | $268.89 | 3.87x |
| 77012 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of CT guidance for needle insertion | 349 | $43.3K | $123.98 | 3.90x |
| 72141 | Mri scan of upper spinal canal | 200 | $33.0K | $164.92 | 7.67x |
| 74183 | MRI scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 104 | $32.0K | $307.48 | 4.97x |
| 70490 | CT scan of neck | 271 | $30.7K | $113.41 | 5.57x |
| 78306 | Bone and/or joint imaging, whole body | 110 | $30.1K | $273.33 | 3.79x |
| 72158 | MRI scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | 122 | $29.5K | $241.78 | 6.59x |
| 72157 | MRI scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast | 89 | $27.6K | $310.66 | 5.36x |
This provider submits charges 4.55 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 4.55x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $455. 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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