Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Fisher, M. D.

Radiation Oncology · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1106 DRUID RD S, Clearwater, FL 33756
7274413711
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1669462966 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. Fisher 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. Fisher

Dr. John Fisher is a radiation oncology in Clearwater, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fisher performed 15,594 Medicare services across 2,099 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fisher received a total of $966 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 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. Fisher 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 14% volume in FL$ $966 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
15,594
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for radiation oncology
2,099
Unique beneficiaries
$6
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~780 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)8,051$0$3
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)5,468$0$1
Chest X-ray, 1 view889$7$47
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view101$7$47
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast64$249$1,993
Chest X-ray, 2 views59$24$83
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast51$36$275
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast44$61$467
Bone density scan (DEXA)43$36$292
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast41$142$1,338
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views41$7$45
CT scan of chest, without contrast38$91$626
Mri scan of brain without contrast37$137$1,053
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast37$150$1,200
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views33$8$57
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity33$77$316
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers32$26$179
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views27$6$48
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue27$79$287
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow27$28$207
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast24$81$482
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast24$229$1,202
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function24$20$137
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels23$25$126
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen21$21$151
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast20$138$745
Ct scan of chest with contrast20$100$820
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views19$31$132
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast19$271$1,458
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast17$62$450
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views17$6$45
Knee X-ray, 3 views17$27$101
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast16$82$563
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast16$136$906
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast15$59$450
Ct scan of face without contrast14$27$219
X-ray of hip, 1 view14$7$48
Foot X-ray, 3+ views14$6$43
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views13$33$116
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast12$36$257
X-ray of thigh bone, 1 view12$6$43
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast12$82$581
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen12$90$331
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers12$91$298
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views11$8$70
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views11$8$57
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views11$6$48
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent11$19$89
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 ↗
$966
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $161/year across 6 years
Top 27% in FL for radiation oncology
8
Companies
11
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
$966 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$132
2023
$415
2022
$134
2021
$37
2019
$181
2018
$66

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$228
Inari Medical, Inc.
$186
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$167
Coloplast Corp
$134
Penumbra, Inc.
$132
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$66
Ethicon Inc.
$37
Genentech, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 60.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Activase · CLEANER · EPIQ 7G · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Monarch Platform · RED 72 · S · Titan
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.

Equivalent to $6 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. Fisher is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Fisher experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fisher performed 8,051 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. Fisher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fisher received a total of $966 from 8 companies across 11 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. Fisher's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Clearwater?
Dr. Fisher's average Medicare payment per service is $6. 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. Fisher) 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 →