Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Byron Mischen, M. D.

Name: Federal CMS public records for Dr. Byron Mischen (NPI 1265423073)
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Radiation Oncology · Clearwater, FL

Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types

1106 DRUID RD S, Clearwater, FL 33756

7274413711

In practice since 2005 (20 years)

NPI: 1265423073 verify on NPPES ↗

High

DATA COVERAGE

Data in 3 of 4 federal sources

Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality

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What this data tells you about Dr. Mischen

Dr. Byron Mischen is a radiation oncology in Clearwater, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mischen performed 31,828 Medicare services across 3,428 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mischen is 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 8% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗

31,828

Medicare services

Top 8% in FL for radiation oncology

3,428

Unique beneficiaries

$10

Avg. Medicare payment

Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →

~1,591 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)	23,527	$0	$3
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)	5,085	$0	$1
Chest X-ray, 1 view	869	$7	$47
CT scan of chest, without contrast	222	$96	$626
Chest X-ray, 2 views	219	$24	$83
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast	120	$35	$275
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	92	$77	$316
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	88	$235	$1,202
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries	88	$401	$1,137
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan	82	$1,165	$4,300
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	76	$137	$906
Ct scan of chest with contrast	70	$100	$820
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	63	$265	$1,458
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	57	$22	$75
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue	53	$79	$287
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	53	$82	$298
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening	46	$136	$338
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	46	$6	$45
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	42	$20	$137
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen	40	$79	$331
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast	39	$79	$482
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	37	$32	$132
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views	34	$31	$116
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	34	$62	$252
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast	33	$255	$1,610
Bone density scan (DEXA)	33	$36	$292
Ct scan of face without contrast	32	$29	$219
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast	32	$271	$1,610
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views	31	$22	$85
Foot X-ray, 3+ views	30	$22	$85
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	28	$26	$96
Knee X-ray, 3 views	27	$29	$101
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast	25	$192	$1,091
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast	24	$59	$450
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	23	$6	$45
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	22	$6	$45
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast	21	$66	$450
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	21	$28	$90
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	21	$140	$498
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	21	$167	$635
Mri scan of brain without contrast	20	$53	$379
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	19	$29	$91
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views	19	$36	$128
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	19	$7	$48
X-ray of thigh bone, 1 view	18	$6	$43
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views	16	$9	$70
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body	16	$208	$690
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	15	$6	$43
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis	15	$63	$294
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	15	$141	$497
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast	14	$126	$745
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast	14	$38	$280
Double contrast x-ray of esophagus	14	$80	$265
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	13	$7	$45
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	13	$40	$151
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina	13	$85	$303
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast	12	$172	$500
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views	12	$6	$43
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation	12	$36	$272
X-ray of forearm, 2 views	11	$6	$43
Ct scan of leg without contrast	11	$34	$257
Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract	11	$98	$356

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.

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Geographic Context

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Per 100K population

34.7

County median income

$70,293

Nearest hospital

MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry	✓ NPPES	Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment	✓ PECOS	Monthly updates
Practice Data	✓ Medicare Util.	Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments	— No payments	N/A
Disciplinary History	— Not public	N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Mischen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in FL), with 20 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. Mischen experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?

Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mischen performed 23,527 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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.

How do Dr. Mischen's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Clearwater?

Dr. Mischen's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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 High for Dr. Mischen) 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 ↗, 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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