This provider's $3.7M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 98th percentile of Diagnostic Radiology 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 91% 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 | $754.48 | $185.47 | 4.07x | $569.01 | $706.1K | 2.8K | 2.7K |
| 2015 | $1.1K | $243.59 | 4.56x | $868.34 | $475.0K | 1.9K | 1.8K |
| 2016 | $825.12 | $167.58 | 4.92x | $657.54 | $303.7K | 1.7K | 1.7K |
| 2017 | $742.69 | $159.70 | 4.65x | $582.99 | $189.6K | 1.4K | 1.4K |
| 2018 | $480.41 | $144.45 | 3.33x | $335.96 | $302.5K | 2.7K | 2.6K |
| 2019 | $293.57 | $93.58 | 3.14x | $199.99 | $451.2K | 4.1K | 4.1K |
| 2020 | $177.16 | $47.96 | 3.69x | $129.20 | $129.5K | 2.7K | 2.7K |
| 2021 | $113.57 | $39.24 | 2.89x | $74.33 | $247.3K | 6.8K | 6.8K |
| 2022 | $250.66 | $73.06 | 3.43x | $177.60 | $377.4K | 9.9K | 9.8K |
| 2023 | $150.43 | $54.28 | 2.77x | $96.15 | $506.1K | 12.6K | 12.5K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78815 | Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging skull base to mid-thigh | 654 | $771.0K | $1.2K | 2.32x |
| 77080 | Bone density measurement using dedicated X-ray machine | 15.4K | $431.9K | $28.03 | 5.98x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck | 3.9K | $395.2K | $101.68 | 2.30x |
| 76536 | Ultrasound of head and neck | 7.0K | $381.6K | $54.87 | 2.70x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 1.5K | $164.1K | $109.27 | 1.99x |
| 74178 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 601 | $161.5K | $268.74 | 7.51x |
| A9552 | Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 683 | $131.8K | $192.96 | 4.74x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 1.4K | $121.8K | $84.15 | 2.59x |
| 71250 | CT scan chest | 782 | $91.0K | $116.35 | 6.08x |
| 74183 | MRI scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 251 | $85.7K | $341.50 | 4.35x |
| 76700 | Ultrasound of abdomen | 1.1K | $81.6K | $71.87 | 3.65x |
| 74176 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis | 438 | $65.0K | $148.35 | 9.62x |
| 76706 | Ultrasound evaluation of abdominal aorta to detect bulging (aneurysm) | 893 | $64.5K | $72.23 | 1.67x |
| 76770 | Ultrasound behind abdominal cavity | 791 | $63.6K | $80.45 | 3.74x |
| 74177 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 229 | $56.3K | $246.00 | 7.42x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 1.0K | $53.8K | $52.65 | 2.69x |
| 71260 | CT scan chest with contrast | 329 | $50.2K | $152.69 | 6.58x |
| 78816 | Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging whole body | 42 | $50.2K | $1.2K | 2.33x |
| 75571 | CT scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium | 872 | $35.9K | $41.23 | 3.47x |
| 93979 | Ultrasound scan of blood flow of aorta, vena cava, bypass graphs, or one side of the groin or limited scan | 323 | $35.6K | $110.23 | 3.54x |
This provider submits charges 3.79 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 3.79x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $379. 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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