Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Douglas Rahn, M.D.

Radiology - Diagnostic · Chula Vista, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
959 LANE AVE, Chula Vista, CA 91914
6195027730
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1609018340 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rahn

Dr. Douglas Rahn is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Chula Vista, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rahn performed 710 Medicare services across 184 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rahn received a total of $333 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 13 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rahn is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ 710 Medicare services $333 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
710
Medicare services
Bottom 24% in CA for radiology - diagnostic
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
184
Unique beneficiaries
$226
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~42 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery
Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session.
215 $336 $3,245
CT guidance for radiation therapy
This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery.
172 $108 $650
Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 6-10 MeV
Radiation treatment delivered to three or more separate areas using advanced techniques like custom blocking and rotational beams with an energy level of 6-10 MeV.
82 $219 $810
Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week
A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment.
58 $79 $255
Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions
Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions.
50 $161 $1,768
Calculation of radiation therapy dose 48 $58 $389
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
28 $88 $430
Design and construction of radiation treatment device
This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment.
17 $413 $2,584
Complex radiation therapy planning 15 $132 $934
High precision radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body.
14 $1,676 $10,754
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
11 $130 $666
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$333
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $83/year across 4 years
Bottom 41% in CA for radiology - diagnostic
13
Companies
13
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$333 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$274
2022
$25
2019
$18
2018
$16

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$35
Eisai Inc.
$31
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$27
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$21
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 41.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$35
Eisai Inc.
$31
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$27
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 34.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AYVAKIT · BRUKINSA · ELAHERE · ELIGARD · Epkinly · LIBTAYO · Lenvima · Nubeqa · REZUM · SANCUSO · SARCLISA · ULTOMIRIS
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Radiology - diagnostics within 10 mi
52
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
6.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Rahn is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Rahn experienced with intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rahn performed 215 intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Rahn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rahn received a total of $333 from 13 companies across 13 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Rahn's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Chula Vista?
Dr. Rahn's average Medicare payment per service is $226. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Rahn) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →