Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Soto, MD
Radiation Oncology · Hayward, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
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. Soto
Dr. David Soto is a radiation oncology specialist in Hayward, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Soto performed 2,631 Medicare services across 1,727 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Soto received a total of $28,069 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Soto 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
▲ Top 48% volume in CA
$28,069 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,631
Medicare services
Top 48% in CA for radiation oncology
1,727
Unique beneficiaries
$431
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
569 | $10 | $25 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
244 | $34 | $87 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
227 | $72 | $185 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
223 | $44 | $110 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
192 | $99 | $322 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
132 | $1,010 | $2,706 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
110 | $89 | $218 |
| Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access. |
72 | $200 | $543 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
64 | $190 | $529 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
56 | $499 | $1,318 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
54 | $562 | $1,571 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
53 | $110 | $346 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
40 | $997 | $2,347 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
36 | $152 | $410 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
35 | $137 | $307 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
33 | $117 | $265 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
33 | $79 | $225 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
30 | $151 | $334 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
28 | $1,886 | $4,966 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
27 | $613 | $1,832 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
25 | $6,560 | $21,610 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
24 | $46 | $117 |
| Ionized calcium level test A blood test that measures the amount of free, biologically active calcium in your body. This test helps evaluate calcium balance and related metabolic conditions. |
23 | $13 | $27 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
23 | $5 | $10 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
22 | $164 | $391 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
22 | $4 | $8 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
22 | $2 | $5 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
22 | $2 | $5 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
21 | $614 | $1,768 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
21 | $11,602 | $27,135 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
21 | $5 | $10 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
20 | $6,765 | $22,697 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
19 | $19 | $49 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
18 | $4 | $8 |
| Abdominal tube insertion with imaging guidance A radiologist uses imaging technology to guide the placement of a tube into the abdomen and reviews the procedure. |
16 | $842 | $2,226 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
15 | $781 | $2,923 |
| Artery clot removal and dissolution with fluoroscopy This procedure removes and dissolves a blood clot from an artery or artery graft using fluoroscopic guidance. It is performed on the initial vessel treated. |
14 | $907 | $4,087 |
| Artery occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block an artery, accompanied by a radiologist's review of the results. |
14 | $7,789 | $15,045 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
11 | $73 | $188 |
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.
3.2% high complexity
36.3% medium
60.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,069
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,010/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
62
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$13,852 (49.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,333 (40.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,883 (10.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,538
2023
$2,328
2022
$104
2021
$11,519
2020
$116
2019
$316
2018
$1,147
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$12,016
Nevro Corp.
$165
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$119
Cook Medical LLC
$111
Abbott Laboratories
$87
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 98.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$25,186
Abbott Laboratories
$996
Sirtex Medical Inc
$458
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$272
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$246
Nevro Corp.
$165
Cook Medical LLC
$127
Organogenesis Inc.
$125
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$119
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$103
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$69
Medtronic, Inc.
$53
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$48
Boston Scientific Corporation
$29
CSL Behring
$25
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$21
Terumo Medical Corporation
$15
CORDIS US CORP.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 94.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · (8874) inCourage · ARMADA · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Admiral Xtreme · Afstyla · Apligraf · Auryon Atherectomy Catheter 0.9 mm OTW · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · COOK · COVERA · CVX-300 · DABRA · Diamondback Peripheral · Fox Sv PTA catheter and Armada 14 percutaneous catheter and Viatrac 14 Plus peripheral catheter · IGT D Peripheral · IN.PACT Admiral · INTERLOCK · LIFESTREAM · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · NAVICROSS · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Rotarex · S.M.A.R.T. Self-Expanding Nitinol Stent · SABER · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · Senza · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · VENOVO · Venclose Maven Catheter · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · ZILVER PTX
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for radiation oncology in CA.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
778
Per 100K population
47.1
County median income
$126,240
Nearest hospital
WILLOW ROCK CENTER
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Soto is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers, 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. Soto experienced with additional sedation, per 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Soto performed 569 additional sedation, per 15 minutes 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. Soto receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Soto received a total of $28,069 from 18 companies across 62 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. Soto's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Hayward?
Dr. Soto's average Medicare payment per service is $431. 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. Soto) 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 →
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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.
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