Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tust Techasith
Radiation Oncology · Stanford, 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. Techasith
Dr. Tust Techasith is a radiation oncology specialist in Stanford, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Techasith performed 1,598 Medicare services across 1,506 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Techasith received a total of $7,498 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 120 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. Techasith 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
▲ 1,598 Medicare services
$7,498 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,598
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in CA for radiation oncology
1,506
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~114 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. |
273 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
138 | $7 | $40 |
| 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. |
105 | $12 | $69 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
99 | $73 | $374 |
| 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. |
79 | $15 | $84 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
78 | $59 | $260 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
63 | $70 | $358 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
57 | $89 | $252 |
| 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. |
57 | $32 | $191 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
51 | $89 | $374 |
| 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. |
49 | $279 | $1,900 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
48 | $69 | $429 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
45 | $42 | $258 |
| 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. |
37 | $8 | $48 |
| 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. |
36 | $64 | $346 |
| 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. |
30 | $83 | $301 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
29 | $46 | $276 |
| Hip X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the hip joint taken from a single angle to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
27 | $8 | $31 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
27 | $7 | $40 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 24 | $153 | $641 |
| Stomach tube insertion with fluoroscopy and contrast A tube is placed into the stomach while using live X-ray imaging and a contrast dye to guide the procedure. |
23 | $162 | $1,031 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
21 | $124 | $657 |
| Vena cava filter insertion with radiologist review A procedure to place a filter in the vena cava to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs, including review by a radiologist. |
21 | $164 | $549 |
| Swallowing function imaging Imaging used to evaluate how well a person can swallow. This procedure visualizes the swallowing process to assess function. |
19 | $22 | $118 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
19 | $25 | $150 |
| 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. |
18 | $60 | $432 |
| 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. |
17 | $218 | $1,244 |
| 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. |
15 | $155 | $855 |
| 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. |
15 | $161 | $708 |
| 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. |
15 | $37 | $258 |
| Chest fluid drainage with tube insertion using imaging guidance This procedure removes fluid from the chest cavity and places a tube to stay in place for ongoing drainage. Imaging guidance is used to help position the tube accurately. |
14 | $111 | $537 |
| 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. |
14 | $122 | $427 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
13 | $89 | $452 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
11 | $70 | $509 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
11 | $81 | $414 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
46.0% medium
52.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,498
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $1,500/year across 5 years
Top 10% in CA for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
120
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
$7,498 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,331
2023
$1,100
2022
$1,176
2021
$697
2020
$194
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
HISTOSONICS,INC.
$1,463
HISTOSONICS, INC.
$1,463
Stryker Corporation
$408
Scientia Vascular
$365
Inari Medical, Inc.
$180
Penumbra, Inc.
$172
Boston Scientific Corporation
$55
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$39
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$32
Philips North America LLC
$29
Medtronic, Inc.
$28
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$24
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$23
MicroVention, Inc.
$20
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$17
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 77.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
HISTOSONICS,INC.
$1,463
HISTOSONICS, INC.
$1,463
Inari Medical, Inc.
$849
Medtronic, Inc.
$824
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$418
Stryker Corporation
$408
Boston Scientific Corporation
$389
Scientia Vascular
$365
Penumbra, Inc.
$317
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$311
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$222
MicroVention, Inc.
$76
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$56
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$55
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$53
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$42
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$40
Philips North America LLC
$29
Amgen Inc.
$27
Ethicon US, LLC
$22
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$21
Terumo Medical Corporation
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 50.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(DD1) Duo Hybrid · ABRE · ANGIO-SEAL · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CEREPAK UNIFORM · CHAMELEON · CONCERTOTM · Cardiva VASCADE 6/7F VCS · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Certus 140 · Colossus · Denali Vena Cava Filter · EMBOGUARD · EMBOLD Fibered · EMBOTRAP · Embosphere Microspheres · Embozene · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · Indigo System · KENGREAL · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LVIS JUNIOR · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Repatha · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · Ruby · S · SYNCHRO SELECT · Surfacer Inside-Out Catheter · TARGET · THERASPHERE · TREVO · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TUBING KIT - STROKE · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · Venovo · WEB ANEURYSM EMBOLIZATION SYSTEM · XARELTO
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
542
Per 100K population
28.5
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
STANFORD HEALTH CARE
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. Techasith 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. Techasith experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Techasith performed 273 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. Techasith receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Techasith received a total of $7,498 from 24 companies across 120 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. Techasith's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Stanford?
Dr. Techasith's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Techasith) 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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