Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Clifford Raymond, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
300 PINELLAS ST, Clearwater, FL 33756
7274627000
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1770856999 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Raymond from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Raymond

Dr. Clifford Raymond is a radiation oncology in Clearwater, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Raymond performed 6,828 Medicare services across 2,751 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Raymond received a total of $12,917 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 110 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. Raymond 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 27% volume in FL$ $12,917 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,828
Medicare services
Top 27% in FL for radiation oncology
2,751
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~488 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)3,925$0$3
Chest X-ray, 1 view1,043$7$47
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast339$30$219
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view185$7$47
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers87$16$114
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast65$35$275
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast64$67$467
3d radiographic procedure64$7$50
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views63$7$45
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers61$26$179
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow59$30$207
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity57$27$189
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views45$8$57
X-ray of hip, 1 view43$7$48
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes42$10$63
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views41$7$48
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen41$22$151
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views40$6$43
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views37$8$57
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent33$19$89
Knee X-ray, 3 views32$7$48
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function32$20$137
Mri scan of brain without contrast30$55$379
X-ray of spine, 1 view27$6$40
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views26$8$57
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views24$6$45
CT scan of chest, without contrast23$97$626
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance22$80$568
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views19$6$45
X-ray of thigh bone, 1 view19$6$43
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast19$82$563
Ct scan of face without contrast18$31$219
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast18$59$450
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast17$62$450
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance16$79$588
Chest X-ray, 2 views16$25$83
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement15$24$165
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views14$5$45
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views14$5$43
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views13$9$70
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views12$7$56
Foot X-ray, 3+ views12$6$43
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast12$242$1,202
Ct scan of chest with contrast11$111$820
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast11$29$257
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast11$143$906
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast11$82$581
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,917
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $3,229/year across 4 years
Top 6% in FL for radiation oncology
12
Companies
110
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
$12,917 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,297
2023
$4,095
2022
$3,712
2021
$813

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$5,367
Inari Medical, Inc.
$4,709
Stryker Corporation
$1,493
Cook Medical LLC
$475
Boston Scientific Corporation
$359
Cleerly, Inc.
$144
Medtronic, Inc.
$105
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$83
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$82
Ethicon US, LLC
$38
Terumo Medical Corporation
$32
MicroVention, Inc.
$31
Top 3 companies account for 89.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · AMPLATZ · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · COOK · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Certus 140 · Cleerly Ischemia · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Indigo System · OPTABLATE · PROGREAT · Penumbra System · RED 72 · RUBY Coil · Ranger · S · SPINEJACK · STENT · SpyScope DS · TORNADO · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq
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 $189 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
333
Per 100K population
34.7
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
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. Raymond is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%).

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. Raymond experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Raymond performed 3,925 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.
Does Dr. Raymond receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Raymond received a total of $12,917 from 12 companies across 110 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. Raymond's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Clearwater?
Dr. Raymond's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Raymond) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →