Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anthony Tadros, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Tadros
Dr. Anthony Tadros is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in San Diego, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tadros performed 941 Medicare services across 874 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tadros received a total of $16,091 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tadros 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
▲ Top 44% volume in CA
$16,091 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗941
Medicare services
Top 44% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
874
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
238 | $10 | $189 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
113 | $7 | $47 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
66 | $82 | $1,142 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
65 | $56 | $387 |
| 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. |
46 | $14 | $143 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
34 | $24 | $247 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
31 | $22 | $97 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
29 | $262 | $4,253 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
27 | $60 | $637 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 23 | $167 | $719 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
20 | $30 | $206 |
| Liver duct drainage tube replacement with imaging guidance A radiologist replaces a drainage tube in the liver ducts while using imaging to guide the procedure and reviews the results. |
19 | $80 | $3,106 |
| Bone biopsy using needle or trocar A procedure to remove a small sample of bone tissue using a needle or trocar for laboratory examination. |
18 | $70 | $667 |
| 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. |
16 | $211 | $3,135 |
| Kidney drainage tube replacement with imaging guidance A radiologist replaces a kidney drainage tube while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure. |
16 | $102 | $2,762 |
| 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. |
16 | $96 | $369 |
| 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. |
15 | $137 | $543 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage by tube with imaging guidance A procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity using a tube. Imaging guidance is used to direct the placement of the tube. |
14 | $156 | $3,319 |
| Lumbar puncture with imaging guidance A procedure to remove spinal fluid from the lower back for diagnostic testing, performed using imaging guidance. |
14 | $70 | $962 |
| Removal of central venous port or pump A procedure to remove a central venous access device, such as a port or pump, from the body. |
13 | $155 | $1,005 |
| Needle biopsy of abdominal cavity growth A needle is inserted into a growth within the abdominal cavity to remove a small tissue sample for laboratory analysis. |
13 | $57 | $507 |
| Contrast injection through abdominal tube for X-ray A contrast dye is injected into the abdomen through a tube to enhance visibility during an X-ray study. |
13 | $28 | $557 |
| Radiologist review of abscess or sinus study A radiologist reviews the images from a study of an abscess or sinus cavity. |
13 | $20 | $92 |
| Deep bone biopsy using needle or trocar A procedure to obtain a tissue sample from deep within the bone using a needle or trocar for examination. |
12 | $97 | $2,658 |
| Infusion tube insertion with imaging guidance A radiologist inserts an infusion tube into the body while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure. |
12 | $68 | $1,530 |
| 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. |
12 | $66 | $1,154 |
| 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. |
11 | $108 | $591 |
| Kidney needle biopsy A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of kidney tissue for examination. |
11 | $94 | $1,963 |
| 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. |
11 | $65 | $255 |
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.
6.7% high complexity
24.9% medium
68.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,091
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $3,218/year across 5 years
Top 21% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
76
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12,801 (79.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,289 (20.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,589
2023
$1,451
2022
$554
2021
$145
2019
$351
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12,801
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$244
Inari Medical, Inc.
$164
Stryker Corporation
$111
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$73
SI-BONE, INC.
$48
ILLUMINOSS MEDICAL, INC.
$33
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$31
MicroVention, Inc.
$25
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$22
Teleflex LLC
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 97.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13,581
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$745
Inari Medical, Inc.
$439
Stryker Corporation
$381
Cook Medical LLC
$215
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$143
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$101
Medtronic, Inc.
$88
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$85
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$73
MicroVention, Inc.
$56
SI-BONE, INC.
$48
ILLUMINOSS MEDICAL, INC.
$33
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$31
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$26
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$22
Teleflex LLC
$22
Top 3 companies account for 91.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAVAC · AMPLATZ · ARROW · AUTOPLEX · CHAPERON GUIDING CATHETER · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Denali Vena Cava Filter · ELUVIA · EXODUS · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · MicroThermX Microwave Ablation System · OPTABLATE · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · S · SPINEJACK · SPYGLASS · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 7.0 GBq (US Commercial) · VENOVO · Varian CRYOCARE TOUCH System · WEB ANEURYSM EMBOLIZATION SYSTEM · ZILVER VENA · Zilver Vena
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 (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular & interventional radiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR
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. Tadros is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Tadros experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tadros performed 238 sedation by physician, initial 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. Tadros receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tadros received a total of $16,091 from 17 companies across 76 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. Tadros's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in San Diego?
Dr. Tadros's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Tadros) 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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