This provider's $18.9M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of General Surgery 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 347% in 2021
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 | $3.0K | $428.32 | 7.04x | $2.6K | $1.5M | 2.7K | 1.8K |
| 2015 | $1.3K | $409.83 | 3.19x | $897.84 | $1.4M | 2.6K | 1.7K |
| 2016 | $2.9K | $583.11 | 5.05x | $2.4K | $1.6M | 3.0K | 1.7K |
| 2017 | $3.5K | $698.66 | 4.95x | $2.8K | $2.7M | 2.5K | 1.7K |
| 2018 | $1.4K | $481.85 | 3.00x | $962.16 | $2.9M | 4.6K | 2.4K |
| 2019 | $1.8K | $569.47 | 3.19x | $1.2K | $1.8M | 2.7K | 1.9K |
| 2020 | $1.9K | $520.01 | 3.59x | $1.3K | $640.0K | 2.1K | 1.6K |
| 2021 | $1.9K | $596.94 | 3.15x | $1.3K | $2.9M | 3.5K | 2.3K |
| 2022 | $2.0K | $623.86 | 3.19x | $1.4K | $1.9M | 2.3K | 1.5K |
| 2023 | $1.8K | $567.62 | 3.14x | $1.2K | $1.5M | 2.1K | 1.3K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 1.3K | $8.1M | $6.2K | 4.02x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 1.1K | $6.9M | $6.2K | 4.08x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 1.0K | $961.8K | $923.92 | 3.60x |
| 37233 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 759 | $716.5K | $943.98 | 3.08x |
| 37186 | Removal of blood clot and injections to dissolve blood clot from artery or arterial graft using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed beneath the skin | 323 | $309.3K | $957.73 | 2.52x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 1.4K | $246.8K | $176.18 | 3.42x |
| 93923 | Ultrasound study of arteries of both arms and legs | 2.3K | $204.1K | $87.20 | 4.30x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 3.1K | $179.3K | $57.77 | 3.31x |
| 75710 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg | 1.1K | $138.9K | $121.46 | 3.08x |
| 37253 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 940 | $137.4K | $146.18 | 3.45x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | 1.4K | $118.9K | $83.72 | 3.08x |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes | 685 | $75.7K | $110.55 | 2.55x |
| 76970 | Ultrasound follow-up study | 1.1K | $74.3K | $65.90 | 3.69x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 495 | $68.2K | $137.78 | 3.89x |
| 99183 | Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session | 780 | $68.0K | $87.18 | 5.08x |
| 29581 | Application of vein wound compression system lower leg below knee including ankle and foot | 1.0K | $65.6K | $63.04 | 3.87x |
| 93926 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of one leg or limited | 657 | $62.9K | $95.66 | 3.07x |
| 99232 | Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 25 minutes per day | 1.1K | $60.0K | $56.38 | 2.72x |
| 76937 | Ultrasound guidance for accessing into blood vessel | 1.4K | $35.0K | $25.59 | 3.44x |
| 99203 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes | 325 | $26.5K | $81.40 | 3.28x |
This provider submits charges 3.92 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 3.92x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $392. This is higher than the national average.
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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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