This provider's $9.9M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Diagnostic Radiology providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 180% from 2014 to 2023.
74% of their billing comes from a single procedure code (78815 — Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging skull base to mid-thigh).
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
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 | $221.57 | $60.37 | 3.67x | $161.20 | $603.0K | 5.9K | 5.5K |
| 2015 | $220.38 | $61.11 | 3.61x | $159.27 | $688.2K | 7.3K | 6.8K |
| 2016 | $247.95 | $64.39 | 3.85x | $183.56 | $609.9K | 6.8K | 6.4K |
| 2017 | $245.12 | $66.29 | 3.70x | $178.83 | $560.5K | 5.9K | 5.7K |
| 2018 | $222.91 | $60.58 | 3.68x | $162.33 | $597.3K | 6.5K | 6.3K |
| 2019 | $234.87 | $64.18 | 3.66x | $170.69 | $794.3K | 6.5K | 6.2K |
| 2020 | $251.00 | $72.16 | 3.48x | $178.84 | $1.1M | 5.6K | 5.2K |
| 2021 | $189.62 | $62.37 | 3.04x | $127.25 | $1.5M | 5.6K | 5.1K |
| 2022 | $236.24 | $86.97 | 2.72x | $149.27 | $1.7M | 4.5K | 4.0K |
| 2023 | $410.52 | $177.73 | 2.31x | $232.79 | $1.7M | 3.1K | 2.5K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78815 | Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging skull base to mid-thigh | 5.5K | $7.1M | $1.3K | 2.50x |
| A9552 | Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 5.9K | $1.4M | $237.22 | 2.99x |
| 78816 | Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging whole body | 316 | $409.8K | $1.3K | 2.83x |
| 77080 | Bone density measurement using dedicated X-ray machine | 3.1K | $133.4K | $42.36 | 4.59x |
| 71010 | X-ray of chest, 1 view, front | 7.8K | $69.5K | $8.93 | 4.48x |
| 76700 | Ultrasound of abdomen | 893 | $58.4K | $65.34 | 3.73x |
| 71045 | X-ray of chest, 1 view | 5.4K | $57.3K | $10.61 | 5.76x |
| 73560 | X-ray of knee, 1 or 2 views | 2.6K | $39.3K | $14.92 | 3.87x |
| 72100 | X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2 or 3 views | 2.1K | $37.5K | $17.50 | 4.27x |
| 76770 | Ultrasound behind abdominal cavity | 672 | $34.8K | $51.74 | 4.01x |
| 78608 | Nuclear medicine study of brain with metabolic evaluation | 25 | $33.6K | $1.3K | 2.08x |
| 78452 | Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies | 426 | $33.0K | $77.46 | 4.33x |
| 71046 | X-ray of chest, 2 views | 1.9K | $31.6K | $16.94 | 4.46x |
| 76705 | Ultrasound of abdomen | 615 | $24.1K | $39.14 | 3.99x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 343 | $22.1K | $64.31 | 3.88x |
| 73502 | X-ray of hip with pelvis, 2-3 views | 974 | $20.5K | $21.08 | 3.13x |
| 76536 | Ultrasound of head and neck | 345 | $20.5K | $59.32 | 2.91x |
| 73620 | X-ray of foot, 2 views | 1.5K | $18.2K | $12.53 | 4.27x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 117 | $16.2K | $138.51 | 3.48x |
| 73120 | X-ray of hand, 2 views | 1.1K | $15.3K | $14.02 | 3.93x |
This provider submits charges 2.75 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.75x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $275. 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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