Dr. I-Chow Hsu, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Hsu
Dr. I-Chow Hsu is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in San Francisco, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hsu performed 793 Medicare services across 613 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hsu received a total of $12,707 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 8 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. 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. Hsu 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
79 | $209 | $2,686 |
| Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a simple radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or condition being treated. |
69 | $22 | $652 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 64 | $154 | $4,490 |
| High dose radiation therapy, 2-12 channels A radiation treatment using 2 to 12 distinct beams or channels to deliver a high dose of radiation to a target area. |
64 | $185 | $4,505 |
| Ultrasound guidance for radiation therapy Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the administration of radiation therapy. |
61 | $62 | $522 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 60 | $160 | $1,153 |
| Prostate radiation therapy needle insertion A needle or tube is inserted into the prostate to deliver radiation therapy. |
59 | $706 | $4,204 |
| High dose radiation therapy, more than 12 channels A radiation treatment using a high dose delivered through more than 12 separate channels or beams. |
47 | $261 | $4,977 |
| 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. |
46 | $76 | $1,763 |
| 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. |
26 | $46 | $726 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
25 | $25 | $73 |
| Special radiation treatment | 24 | $99 | $1,481 |
| High dose radiation therapy, 1 channel Administration of high-dose radiation therapy using a single channel. This procedure involves delivering targeted radiation to treat a specific area. |
22 | $95 | $4,117 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
22 | $51 | $137 |
| Insertion of device into vagina for radiation therapy | 21 | $117 | $1,325 |
| 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. |
21 | $84 | $544 |
| Abdominal radiation guidance device insertion A device is placed into the abdominal cavity through the skin to help guide radiation therapy. |
20 | $111 | $3,003 |
| 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. |
19 | $50 | $359 |
| Pelvic or genital radiation therapy insertion Insertion of needles or tubes into pelvic or genital organs to deliver radiation therapy. |
16 | $422 | $3,108 |
| Uterine radiation therapy device insertion A procedure to place a device into the uterus for the purpose of delivering radiation therapy. |
15 | $139 | $3,580 |
| 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. |
13 | $112 | $932 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2022-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (96%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for radiology - diagnostic in CA.
Geographic Context
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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. Hsu is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% 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 →
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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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