Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Raman, MD
Radiation Oncology · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Raman
Dr. Steven Raman is a radiation oncology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Raman performed 43,390 Medicare services across 1,981 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Raman received a total of $212,729 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 330 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Raman 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in CA
$212,729 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗43,390
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for radiation oncology
1,981
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) | 29,025 | $0 | $16 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
11,550 | $0 | $5 |
| Gadoxetate disodium injection Administration of a contrast agent used to enhance imaging studies of the liver. |
1,230 | $11 | $67 |
| MRI of pelvis with and without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
252 | $295 | $4,889 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
242 | $62 | $578 |
| MRI of abdomen with and without contrast An MRI scan of the abdomen using contrast dye before and after administration to create detailed images of internal structures. |
234 | $305 | $4,901 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
107 | $7 | $37 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
84 | $282 | $1,817 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
61 | $326 | $2,393 |
| Ultrasound scan of growth using contrast, first growth An ultrasound imaging procedure that uses a contrast agent to visualize a specific growth. This code applies to the initial growth assessed during the session. |
59 | $64 | $1,155 |
| 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. |
55 | $78 | $508 |
| 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. |
51 | $110 | $858 |
| 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. |
39 | $10 | $254 |
| CT-guided tissue removal A procedure using computed tomography imaging to guide the removal of tissue from the body. |
34 | $155 | $1,043 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
33 | $23 | $190 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
32 | $23 | $139 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
29 | $166 | $1,157 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
24 | $22 | $518 |
| Radiofrequency ablation of liver tumor A procedure that uses heat generated by radiofrequency energy to destroy abnormal tissue or tumors in the liver through the skin. |
23 | $613 | $25,069 |
| Kidney needle biopsy A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of kidney tissue for examination. |
23 | $109 | $3,036 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
23 | $60 | $289 |
| 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. |
21 | $28 | $147 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $154 | $960 |
| 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. |
20 | $138 | $1,085 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 20 | $176 | $1,360 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
18 | $91 | $1,690 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
14 | $72 | $1,793 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
14 | $31 | $179 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
14 | $30 | $168 |
| CT scan of abdomen with and without contrast A CT scan of the abdomen performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to provide detailed images of internal structures. |
13 | $222 | $2,320 |
| Radiologist review of MRI guidance for needle placement A radiologist reviews the MRI images to guide the placement of a needle. This step ensures accurate positioning during a medical procedure. |
13 | $55 | $476 |
| MRI of pelvis, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed without the use of contrast dye. |
12 | $223 | $2,814 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
98.5% medium
1.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$212,729
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $30,390/year across 7 years
Top 1% in CA for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
330
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$161,710 (76.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$51,019 (24.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,385
2023
$10,126
2022
$47,720
2021
$8,930
2020
$39,756
2019
$85,558
2018
$15,255
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,300
Profound Medical Corp.
$1,292
Ethicon US, LLC
$729
Medtronic, Inc.
$281
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$271
Boston Scientific Corporation
$218
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$149
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$75
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$50
Cook Medical LLC
$21
Top 3 companies account for 80.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$120,196
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$33,879
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$27,592
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$9,891
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$4,345
Ethicon US, LLC
$4,036
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$2,108
GUERBET LLC
$1,739
Profound Medical Corp.
$1,666
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,635
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$991
Boston Scientific Corporation
$758
Perseon Corporation
$432
Cook Medical LLC
$384
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$367
GE HealthCare
$321
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$285
Medtronic, Inc.
$281
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$279
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$207
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$181
Abbott Laboratories
$145
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
$132
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$122
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$104
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$102
Nevro Corp.
$93
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$70
Covidien LP
$65
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$61
Sirtex Medical Inc
$56
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$53
Terumo Medical Corporation
$50
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$44
Corcept Therapeutics
$44
GE HEALTHCARE
$12
Top 3 companies account for 85.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(173) EPIQ 7G · (8874) inCourage · ALIYA SYSTEM · AMPLATZER Occluders · AZUR · Artis pheno · Axumin · BIOPINCE · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · CLEANER · COOK · COOK MEDICAL DRAINAGE · Certus 140 · Cook Medical Accessories · Cook Medical Drainage · Cook Medical Needles · Elucirem · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GENERAL NON VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL IO ABLATION · GENERAL NONVASCULAR INTERVENTION · ICEFX · ICEfx Cryoablation System · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IQon Spectral CT · JYNARQUE · KEYTRUDA · Korlym · MAGNETOM Free.Max · MAGNETOM Prisma · MAGNETOM Skyra · MAGNETOM Vida · MAGNETOM Vida 3T · MARQUEE · N/A · NAEOTOM Alpha · NANOKNIFE · NEUWAVE Flex Microwave Ablation System · NanoKnife · Neuwave · OPTION · Option · SAMSCA · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SOMATOM Drive · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · THERASPHERE - BIO · TLAB · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · Tulsa-Pro · VISUAL ICE · VISUAL-ICE · XTANDI · Xofigo
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 →
The majority of payments (76%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for radiation oncology in CA.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
993
Per 100K population
10.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Raman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers, with 19 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. Raman experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Raman performed 29,025 mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 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. Raman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Raman received a total of $212,729 from 36 companies across 330 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. Raman's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Raman's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Raman) 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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