Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Pavel Rodriguez, MD
Radiation Oncology · Mission Viejo, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Rodriguez
Dr. Pavel Rodriguez is a radiation oncology specialist in Mission Viejo, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rodriguez performed 772 Medicare services across 752 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rodriguez received a total of $6,861 from 10 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. 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. Rodriguez 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ 772 Medicare services
$6,861 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗772
Medicare services
Bottom 28% in CA for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
752
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
206 | $33 | $162 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
57 | $58 | $267 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
57 | $92 | $431 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
41 | $41 | $153 |
| CT scan of head blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the head. |
35 | $70 | $300 |
| CT scan of neck blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses dye to visualize the blood vessels in the neck. This imaging test helps examine the structure and flow within the neck's vascular system. |
32 | $67 | $300 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
32 | $180 | $885 |
| MRI of head blood vessels without contrast An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the head without using contrast dye. |
23 | $49 | $299 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
23 | $82 | $378 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
22 | $39 | $185 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
20 | $33 | $179 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
20 | $31 | $94 |
| Head artery clot removal and dissolution A procedure to remove a blood clot from an artery in the head and inject medication to dissolve remaining clots, guided by fluoroscopy. |
19 | $698 | $2,567 |
| MRI of lower spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
19 | $88 | $432 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
18 | $111 | $449 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
16 | $67 | $248 |
| CT scan of middle spine, without contrast A CT scan of the middle spine performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of the vertebrae and surrounding structures. |
15 | $40 | $150 |
| MRI of upper spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
15 | $86 | $463 |
| MRI of spinal canal with and without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the central spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
15 | $87 | $476 |
| 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. |
14 | $12 | $77 |
| Brain artery catheterization A tube is inserted into an artery in the brain for diagnosis or treatment, with review by a radiologist. |
13 | $177 | $1,490 |
| MRI of neck blood vessels with and without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the blood vessels in the neck. Images are taken both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance visibility. |
13 | $71 | $385 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
13 | $55 | $312 |
| CT scan of lower spine with contrast A computed tomography scan of the lower spine using a contrast dye to enhance the images. This imaging test provides detailed views of the spinal structures. |
12 | $48 | $200 |
| CT scan of middle spine with contrast A CT scan of the middle spine using contrast dye to create detailed images of the area. |
11 | $50 | $170 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $148 | $694 |
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.
1.7% high complexity
85.9% medium
12.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,861
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,144/year across 6 years
Top 10% in CA for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,861 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$94
2023
$312
2022
$388
2021
$613
2019
$4,468
2018
$987
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$54
CORDIS US CORP.
$21
Imperative Care, Inc
$19
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$2,853
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,578
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,157
Medtronic, Inc.
$353
Imperative Care, Inc
$207
MicroVention, Inc.
$200
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$188
Rapid Medical Ltd
$166
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$140
CORDIS US CORP.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 81.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CATALYST · CEREPAK · CEREPAK UNIFORM · EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device · HydroFrame Coil · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · NEUROFORM EZ · NEUROFORM EZ 3 · PIPELINE · PRECISE PRO RX · PULSERIDER · Penumbra System · Pipeline · REAL System · SURPASS EVOLVE · TARGET · TIGERTRIEVER 17 REVASCULARIZATION DEVICE · TREVO · WEB · WINGSPAN · ZOOM 88-T LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM · ZOOM REPERFUSION CATHETER
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for radiation oncology in CA.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
324
Per 100K population
10.2
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
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. Rodriguez is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Rodriguez experienced with ct scan of head/brain, without contrast?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rodriguez performed 206 ct scan of head/brain, without contrast 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. Rodriguez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rodriguez received a total of $6,861 from 10 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. Rodriguez's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Mission Viejo?
Dr. Rodriguez's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Rodriguez) 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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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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