Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Peter Okolo, MD

Radiation Oncology · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
21644 STATE ROAD 7, Boca Raton, FL 33428
5614888000
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1851551766 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Okolo

Dr. Peter Okolo is a radiation oncology in Boca Raton, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Okolo performed 3,013 Medicare services across 2,890 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Okolo received a total of $14,745 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 143 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. Okolo is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 48% volume in FL$ $14,745 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,013
Medicare services
Top 48% in FL for radiation oncology
2,890
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~177 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Chest X-ray, 1 view668$7$55
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast286$32$320
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast137$69$846
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast98$70$919
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast93$37$427
CT scan of chest, without contrast83$42$431
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view81$7$54
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast78$70$723
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function74$22$193
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance73$89$549
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers58$18$186
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers56$28$270
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views55$7$68
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast54$38$429
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance52$84$878
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity46$29$272
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views44$8$68
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast44$87$693
Chest X-ray, 2 views43$9$68
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast39$65$645
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access38$12$125
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views37$7$67
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes35$11$338
X-ray of spine, 1 view34$6$60
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast32$67$645
X-ray of hip, 1 view30$7$51
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device28$15$156
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views27$9$66
Ct scan of face without contrast26$32$428
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen26$22$217
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow26$32$231
Ct scan of chest with contrast23$37$483
Knee X-ray, 3 views23$8$73
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views23$7$67
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast23$93$911
Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system23$46$449
Foot X-ray, 3+ views22$6$67
Mri scan of brain without contrast21$56$566
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement21$25$259
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast20$37$425
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast20$43$403
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views20$7$69
Ct scan of leg without contrast20$38$422
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views19$6$70
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement19$59$469
Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract18$32$254
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue16$23$210
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views15$9$80
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen15$31$304
Drainage of fluid collection of abdominal cavity by tube using imaging guidance14$150$2,163
Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance14$71$486
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast14$87$830
Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older13$71$1,906
3d radiographic procedure13$8$74
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels13$25$215
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement13$21$202
Needle biopsy of liver through skin12$70$844
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast12$53$536
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast11$47$441
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views11$7$60
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast11$79$960
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.
0.4% high complexity
55.2% medium
44.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$14,745
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,106/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for radiation oncology
20
Companies
143
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
$14,745 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,172
2023
$2,630
2022
$1,136
2021
$1,861
2020
$261
2019
$2,377
2018
$5,308

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$5,332
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,297
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,388
Sirtex Medical Inc
$1,382
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,261
EKOS Corporation
$1,181
Cook Medical LLC
$549
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$296
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$235
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$215
Terumo Medical Corporation
$128
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$116
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$109
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$97
Stryker Corporation
$46
Ethicon US, LLC
$33
Surmodics, Inc.
$32
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$17
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 61.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 6% for radiation oncology in FL.

Equivalent to $489 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
301
Per 100K population
20.0
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Okolo is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%), with 17 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Okolo experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Okolo performed 668 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Okolo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Okolo received a total of $14,745 from 20 companies across 143 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. Okolo's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Boca Raton?
Dr. Okolo's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Okolo) 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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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