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Physician

AARON SMITH, MD

Radiology

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123
NPI: 1013342567Also: Radiation Oncology

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Common Procedures for Radiology

CT ScanMRIX-Ray InterpretationUltrasoundMammographyFluoroscopyPET ScanInterventional Radiology ProcedureImage-Guided BiopsyAngiography

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MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
81.3/100High
Quality
90.0
Improvement Activities
0.0
Cost
72.7

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
36561
Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older)
$1,113$339$25321
36558
Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)
$884$255$20313
36590
Removal of central venous tube with port or pump
$643$195$15515
32408
Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin
$500$154$11516
32557
Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance
$499$127$10116
36556
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)
$378$85$6711
47000
Needle biopsy of liver through skin
$321$83$6613
74177
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
$276$91$6816
74176
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast
$264$86$6913
32555
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance
$258$100$7947
38222
Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis
$248$73$5424
49083
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance
$238$109$8139
49450
Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast
$211$67$4819
77012
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement
$177$72$5845
70450
Ct scan head or brain without contrast
$131$41$3117
93970
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
$105$34$2418
76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
$104$31$2419
93925
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
$89$38$2956
77002
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement
$86$28$2115
75726
Review by radiologist of abdominal artery image
$76$75$5927
93971
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
$69$22$1616
93926
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts
$60$23$1823
77001
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device
$59$18$1446
71045
X-ray of chest, 1 view
$29$9$6127

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