Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Siavosh Vakilian, MD
Radiology - Diagnostic · San Diego, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vakilian
Dr. Siavosh Vakilian is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in San Diego, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vakilian performed 2,635 Medicare services across 845 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vakilian received a total of $2,276 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 91 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. Vakilian 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 29% volume in CA
$2,276 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,635
Medicare services
Top 29% in CA for radiology - diagnostic
845
Unique beneficiaries
$295
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~240 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. |
582 | $109 | $620 |
| Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session. |
575 | $335 | $1,955 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 226 | $58 | $330 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
169 | $79 | $460 |
| 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. |
162 | $106 | $604 |
| 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. |
153 | $249 | $1,435 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
135 | $161 | $875 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 6-10 MeV Radiation treatment delivered to three or more separate areas using advanced techniques like custom blocking and rotational beams with an energy level of 6-10 MeV. |
116 | $219 | $1,275 |
| Stereotactic radiosurgery, 2nd through 5th session Image-guided robotic radiation therapy delivery for the second through fifth sessions of a fractionated treatment course. This code covers up to five sessions per course of treatment. |
109 | $1,861 | $9,495 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
55 | $33 | $250 |
| 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. |
54 | $414 | $2,390 |
| Special radiation treatment | 45 | $120 | $665 |
| 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. |
38 | $103 | $600 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 36 | $137 | $765 |
| Robotic stereotactic radiosurgery, first session A precise radiation treatment delivered using a robotic linear accelerator guided by imaging. This code covers the first session of a fractionated course or a complete single-session treatment. |
35 | $2,533 | $13,135 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 34 | $178 | $1,023 |
| Fractionated radiation therapy for cranial lesion Treatment using radiation delivered in multiple sessions to manage a lesion in the head. |
22 | $537 | $2,900 |
| 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. |
20 | $426 | $2,405 |
| Special medical radiation therapy consultation A consultation with a radiation oncologist to discuss treatment options and plan for medical radiation therapy. |
18 | $128 | $740 |
| 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. |
18 | $93 | $600 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
11 | $2,704 | $16,037 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
11 | $66 | $735 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
11 | $125 | $730 |
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.
5.5% high complexity
89.0% medium
5.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,276
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $325/year across 7 years
Top 24% in CA for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
91
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
$2,276 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$245
2023
$470
2022
$241
2021
$405
2020
$269
2019
$311
2018
$335
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$123
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$47
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$27
Novocure Inc.
$25
Teleflex LLC
$23
Top 3 companies account for 80.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$309
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$238
Novocure Inc.
$192
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$149
GENZYME CORPORATION
$133
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$124
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$118
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$94
Boston Scientific Corporation
$94
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$93
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$92
Amgen Inc.
$80
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$71
PFIZER INC.
$61
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$54
TESARO, Inc.
$49
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$37
Carbofix Spine Inc
$29
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$27
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$27
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$25
Teleflex LLC
$23
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$19
Celgene Corporation
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$17
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$15
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$14
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$13
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · Aliqopa · Axumin · Doptelet · EMEND · ERLEADA · Erleada · ILLUCCIX · IMFINZI · INJECTAFER · JADENU · KANJINTI · KEYTRUDA · LIBTAYO · LYNPARZA · MVASI · Nerlynx · Nplate · ORGOVYX · Oncology · Optune · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROMACTA · PYLARIFY · Pomalyst · Prolaris · RETACRIT · Rubraca · Somatuline Depot · SpaceOAR System · TrueBeam · UROLIFT · Udenyca · XOSPATA · XTANDI · Xofigo · Yescarta · ZEJULA · ZEPZELCA · ZOLADEX · 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. Vakilian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in CA), 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. Vakilian experienced with ct guidance for radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vakilian performed 582 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. Vakilian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vakilian received a total of $2,276 from 32 companies across 91 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. Vakilian's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in San Diego?
Dr. Vakilian's average Medicare payment per service is $295. 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. Vakilian) 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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