Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shane Mesko, M.D., MBA
Radiology - Diagnostic · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Mesko from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mesko
Dr. Shane Mesko is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in San Diego, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mesko performed 2,119 Medicare services across 805 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mesko received a total of $3,123 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 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. Mesko 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 38% volume in CA
$3,123 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,119
Medicare services
Top 38% in CA for radiology - diagnostic
805
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~212 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 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. |
703 | $37 | $241 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 269 | $27 | $176 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
220 | $158 | $1,023 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
160 | $50 | $325 |
| Stereoscopic X-ray guidance for radiation therapy localization This procedure uses stereoscopic X-ray imaging to precisely locate the target area for radiation therapy delivery. |
111 | $17 | $55 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 85 | $136 | $899 |
| 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. |
81 | $188 | $1,214 |
| 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. |
78 | $102 | $350 |
| 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. |
74 | $75 | $248 |
| 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. |
71 | $347 | $2,258 |
| 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. |
59 | $145 | $491 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 54 | $166 | $598 |
| Special radiation treatment | 50 | $89 | $577 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
25 | $68 | $444 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
23 | $32 | $204 |
| Fractionated radiation therapy for cranial lesion Treatment using radiation delivered in multiple sessions to manage a lesion in the head. |
21 | $537 | $3,428 |
| 3D radiation therapy planning This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery. |
18 | $190 | $1,214 |
| Respiratory data collection for radiation therapy planning This procedure involves gathering respiratory data to help develop the optimal radiation treatment plan. |
17 | $87 | $567 |
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 ↗$3,123
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $781/year across 4 years
Top 22% in CA for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
71
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
$3,123 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,666
2023
$580
2022
$729
2021
$149
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
RefleXion Medical, Inc.
$156
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$148
ABBVIE INC.
$134
UCB, Inc.
$134
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$127
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
ViiV Healthcare Company
$72
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$69
SOBI, INC
$68
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$65
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$63
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
GENZYME CORPORATION
$41
Lilly USA, LLC
$40
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$36
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$31
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$31
Geron Corporation
$26
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$25
Eisai Inc.
$25
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
PFIZER INC.
$23
Teleflex LLC
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$22
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$22
EMD Serono, Inc.
$20
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 26.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$389
Novocure Inc.
$345
Lilly USA, LLC
$157
RefleXion Medical, Inc.
$156
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$148
PFIZER INC.
$146
ABBVIE INC.
$134
UCB, Inc.
$134
Boston Scientific Corporation
$132
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$127
ViiV Healthcare Company
$124
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$124
Stryker Corporation
$97
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$69
SOBI, INC
$68
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$65
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$63
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$56
GENZYME CORPORATION
$41
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$36
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$31
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$31
Geron Corporation
$26
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$26
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$25
Eisai Inc.
$25
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Teleflex LLC
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$22
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$22
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$20
EMD Serono, Inc.
$20
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 28.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BESREMI · Bimzelx · CABENUVA · DOPTELET · ELAHERE · ELZONRIS · EPKINLY · ERLEADA · ICLUSIG · IMBRUVICA · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · LUTATHERA · Lenvima · MEKINIST · OGSIVEO · OPTABLATE · ORGOVYX · Optune · POSLUMA · PYLARIFY · PYRUKYND · REFLEXION MEDICAL RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM · ROLVEDON · RYTELO · SARCLISA · Sotyktu · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TREMFYA · ULTOMIRIS · UROLIFT · VERZENIO · Vanflyta · Venclexta · Winlevi · XTANDI · rezum Generator
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.
Geographic Context
Radiology - diagnostics within 10 mi
56
Per 100K population
1.7
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. Mesko is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Mesko experienced with ct guidance for radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mesko performed 703 ct guidance for radiation therapy 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. Mesko receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mesko received a total of $3,123 from 37 companies across 71 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. Mesko's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in San Diego?
Dr. Mesko's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Mesko) 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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