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Physician

PAUL RICKARDS, M.D.

Radiation Oncology

LA JOLLA, CA, 92037
NPI: 1073574885Also: Radiology

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Common Procedures for Radiation Oncology

CT ScanMRIX-Ray InterpretationUltrasoundMammographyFluoroscopyPET ScanInterventional Radiology ProcedureImage-Guided BiopsyAngiography

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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)
$4,158$339$24713
36573
Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older
$1,628$85$6816
47000
Needle biopsy of liver through skin
$1,257$83$6613
49083
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance
$1,218$105$8215
49424
Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study
$779$34$2722
93970
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
$571$158$12622
10005
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth
$545$75$5826
93880
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
$542$150$11613
74177
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
$469$90$7212
73564
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
$454$54$3925
74176
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast
$446$87$5512
93971
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
$421$117$8663
77012
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement
$375$72$5725
72110
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
$271$53$4024
77073
X-ray for bone length assessment
$254$49$3721
73130
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
$252$42$3111
73110
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
$230$42$3315
73502
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
$224$42$3329
73630
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views
$206$36$2639
73560
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
$203$37$2111
73562
X-ray of knee, 3 views
$199$39$2828
72100
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
$182$36$2731
73610
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views
$175$32$2420
76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
$163$31$2433
72040
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
$162$32$2215
73030
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
$151$30$2127
93925
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
$141$38$3028
74230
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function
$138$26$2024
71046
X-ray of chest, 2 views
$134$26$20101
76080
Review by radiologist of abscess or sinus cavity study
$133$26$2023
77001
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device
$97$18$1430
93926
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts
$85$23$1812
76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
$72$14$1134
71101
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views
$70$13$1011
71045
X-ray of chest, 1 view
$47$9$71,303
73552
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views
$47$9$721
74018
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view
$47$9$7150
72170
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
$46$9$746
73080
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views
$46$9$711
73590
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views
$43$8$627
73060
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views
$42$8$511

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