This provider's $9.0M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Diagnostic Radiology providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 1182% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 186% in 2020
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 | $146.84 | $37.38 | 3.93x | $109.46 | $142.5K | 5.7K | 5.3K |
| 2015 | $131.09 | $34.40 | 3.81x | $96.69 | $123.1K | 5.1K | 4.9K |
| 2016 | $171.07 | $50.03 | 3.42x | $121.04 | $228.4K | 5.6K | 5.2K |
| 2017 | $207.61 | $60.88 | 3.41x | $146.73 | $276.0K | 5.3K | 4.8K |
| 2018 | $149.27 | $41.34 | 3.61x | $107.93 | $234.7K | 5.5K | 5.1K |
| 2019 | $627.47 | $298.52 | 2.10x | $328.95 | $612.3K | 4.5K | 4.1K |
| 2020 | $2.3K | $1.2K | 1.95x | $1.1K | $1.7M | 3.6K | 2.5K |
| 2021 | $2.3K | $1.1K | 2.10x | $1.2K | $1.7M | 3.8K | 2.7K |
| 2022 | $3.0K | $1.3K | 2.38x | $1.8K | $2.1M | 4.3K | 2.9K |
| 2023 | $3.5K | $1.2K | 3.02x | $2.4K | $1.8M | 4.1K | 3.0K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 189 | $1.3M | $6.9K | 2.39x |
| 37227 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 137 | $1.3M | $9.5K | 2.15x |
| 36482 | Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance | 794 | $1.2M | $1.5K | 1.75x |
| 36465 | Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 1.0K | $890.2K | $862.57 | 3.15x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 124 | $778.5K | $6.3K | 2.63x |
| 37231 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents in artery of leg, initial vessel | 46 | $489.5K | $10.6K | 2.09x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 3.4K | $421.5K | $124.44 | 2.83x |
| 36478 | Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin | 492 | $371.6K | $755.33 | 3.44x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 314 | $296.0K | $942.57 | 1.84x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 1.8K | $230.0K | $127.77 | 2.67x |
| 37233 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 119 | $117.0K | $983.13 | 1.87x |
| 93923 | Ultrasound study of arteries of both arms and legs | 1.9K | $116.9K | $60.40 | 4.73x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes | 741 | $91.2K | $123.12 | 2.79x |
| 99203 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes | 1.1K | $84.5K | $79.46 | 2.86x |
| 76970 | Ultrasound follow-up study | 1.1K | $79.4K | $71.13 | 2.81x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 1.0K | $64.6K | $62.29 | 2.53x |
| 74177 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 922 | $62.7K | $68.02 | 3.97x |
| 70450 | CT scan head or brain | 2.0K | $62.2K | $30.67 | 3.91x |
| 36471 | Injection of chemical agent into multiple veins of same leg | 620 | $61.2K | $98.75 | 3.84x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 685 | $58.5K | $85.35 | 2.79x |
This provider submits charges 2.57 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.57x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $257. 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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