Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tara Otto, MD

Radiation Oncology · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
220 FLIVA AVE NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
9525951100
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1356509038 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Otto 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. Otto

Dr. Tara Otto is a radiation oncology specialist in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Otto performed 3,283 Medicare services across 3,179 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Otto 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 46% volume in FL

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 113202 Clear January 31, 2028 —
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,283
Medicare services
Top 46% in FL for radiation oncology
3,179
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~193 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 1,309 $7 $116
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 403 $30 $439
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 216 $67 $1,138
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 186 $64 $1,082
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 132 $67 $1,184
CT scan of chest, without contrast 117 $39 $584
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 73 $7 $120
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 71 $34 $530
Chest X-ray, 2 views 58 $8 $118
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 50 $8 $186
Ct scan of chest with contrast 42 $41 $638
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 39 $64 $929
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 39 $62 $1,107
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 39 $7 $113
Ct scan of leg without contrast 39 $37 $569
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 37 $21 $322
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 33 $82 $1,375
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 30 $6 $97
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 26 $6 $98
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 26 $25 $485
Ct scan of face without contrast 25 $32 $575
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 25 $29 $702
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 23 $35 $527
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 23 $26 $403
Knee X-ray, 3 views 21 $8 $120
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 20 $16 $366
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 16 $6 $100
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 15 $6 $71
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 14 $6 $121
Ct scan of arm without contrast 14 $35 $473
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 14 $7 $133
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 13 $7 $76
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 13 $7 $116
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 12 $36 $505
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 12 $6 $98
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 12 $7 $119
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 12 $8 $175
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 12 $30 $422
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 11 $6 $86
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 11 $18 $316
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

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
9.3
County median income
$79,097
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL
5.3 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. Otto is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 17 years of NPI registration.

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. Otto experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Otto performed 1,309 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.
How do Dr. Otto's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Fort Walton Beach?
Dr. Otto's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Otto) 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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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 →