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Physician

JOSEPH PANARO, MD

Radiology

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19140
NPI: 1053553529Also: Radiation Oncology

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Radiology

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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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
76.7/100High
Quality
55.2
Promoting Interoperability
98.0
Improvement Activities
40.0
Cost
54.9

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)
$1,510$350$28020
36558
Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)
$1,100$263$21015
49440
Insertion of stomach tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast
$750$211$16914
49406
Drainage of fluid collection of abdominal cavity by tube using imaging guidance
$630$183$14617
32557
Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance
$560$145$11616
20206
Needle biopsy of muscle
$520$60$4411
32408
Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin
$490$158$12114
36556
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)
$400$88$7016
32555
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance
$360$112$8741
49083
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance
$350$106$8457
47000
Needle biopsy of liver through skin
$330$86$6817
36573
Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older
$310$87$6844
38222
Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis
$260$79$6316
10005
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth
$250$77$5920
77002
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement
$180$28$2317
77012
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement
$180$73$5622
76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
$143$32$2534
99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
$141$83$6614
75984
Review by radiologist of image for replacement of stomach or large bowel tube
$120$39$3141
99231
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes
$85$52$4214
77001
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device
$60$19$1552
76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
$60$15$1237
99152
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes
$50$13$10164

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