This provider's $17.6M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Diagnostic Radiology providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 2727% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 1693% 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 | $274.45 | $84.47 | 3.25x | $189.98 | $136.0K | 1.6K | 26 |
| 2015 | $525.93 | $170.67 | 3.08x | $355.26 | $187.7K | 1.1K | 16 |
| 2016 | $452.87 | $160.56 | 2.82x | $292.31 | $153.7K | 957 | 18 |
| 2017 | $382.70 | $149.91 | 2.55x | $232.79 | $59.5K | 397 | 6 |
| 2018 | $885.60 | $88.75 | 9.98x | $796.85 | $47.6K | 536 | 13 |
| 2019 | $3.1K | $237.19 | 13.02x | $2.9K | $112.9K | 476 | 10 |
| 2020 | $4.7K | $1.1K | 4.26x | $3.6K | $2.0M | 1.8K | 25 |
| 2021 | $2.2K | $620.71 | 3.50x | $1.6K | $5.8M | 9.3K | 45 |
| 2022 | $4.1K | $1.1K | 3.92x | $3.1K | $5.3M | 5.0K | 38 |
| 2023 | $3.1K | $830.17 | 3.78x | $2.3K | $3.8M | 4.6K | 30 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel | 491 | $4.1M | $8.3K | 3.59x |
| 37227 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents in arteries of leg | 212 | $2.4M | $11.5K | 3.37x |
| 37231 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents in artery of leg, initial vessel | 149 | $1.9M | $12.4K | 3.26x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | 348 | $1.7M | $5.0K | 5.82x |
| 36465 | Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 870 | $1.2M | $1.4K | 3.84x |
| 36482 | Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | 464 | $818.2K | $1.8K | 3.41x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | 782 | $810.7K | $1.0K | 3.28x |
| 37233 | Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel | 695 | $781.8K | $1.1K | 3.20x |
| 37238 | Insertion of stent in vein with review by radiologist, initial vein | 193 | $701.7K | $3.6K | 3.23x |
| 37253 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | 2.2K | $395.6K | $177.17 | 3.20x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 2.3K | $370.1K | $163.09 | 3.83x |
| 36247 | Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch | 389 | $306.1K | $786.79 | 6.09x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 1.2K | $257.1K | $211.79 | 3.23x |
| 36478 | Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin | 230 | $238.2K | $1.0K | 6.64x |
| 37235 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure, each additional vessel | 41 | $176.9K | $4.3K | 2.92x |
| 37221 | Insertion of stent in groin artery, initial vessel | 68 | $149.2K | $2.2K | 5.70x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 859 | $91.9K | $106.98 | 4.05x |
| 36012 | Insertion of tube into vein, second order branch | 173 | $84.2K | $486.48 | 5.76x |
| 93923 | Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 719 | $79.0K | $109.87 | 3.67x |
| 99308 | Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 1.1K | $66.3K | $62.31 | 3.12x |
This provider submits charges 3.84 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 3.84x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $384. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Diagnostic Radiology providers in NY for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Lodespoto, M.D. | Oceanside, NY | $34.9M | ✓ 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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