Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Walter Drane, MD

Nuclear Radiology Physician · Gainesville, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610
3522650291
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1053382507 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. Drane

Dr. Walter Drane is a nuclear radiology physician in Gainesville, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Drane performed 4,929 Medicare services across 4,344 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Drane 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 26% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,929
Medicare services
Top 26% in FL for nuclear radiology physician
4,344
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~246 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
Bone density scan (DEXA)370$9$53
Chest X-ray, 1 view313$6$50
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views288$8$62
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan261$86$639
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views250$7$52
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan234$84$642
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views197$6$47
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity167$18$157
Foot X-ray, 3+ views154$6$46
Chest X-ray, 2 views146$7$59
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views143$8$61
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body131$28$226
X-ray of foot, 2 views114$6$42
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying112$28$210
X-ray of shoulder, 1 view106$6$42
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views101$8$61
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views100$7$50
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging98$37$281
X-ray of hip, 1 view97$7$51
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen93$24$217
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views92$7$48
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast89$65$488
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views79$6$48
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views78$5$38
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views75$7$48
X-ray of wrist, 2 views70$6$46
X-ray of hand, 2 views67$6$46
X-ray of ankle, 2 views63$6$44
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue55$19$155
Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration54$41$315
Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract50$28$215
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus49$21$163
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views48$6$44
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation42$39$280
X-ray of pelvis, minimum of 3 views37$10$69
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect31$41$316
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging31$51$380
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views30$8$61
CT scan of chest, without contrast29$35$290
X-ray of elbow, 2 views29$6$46
X-ray of both hips, 2 views29$8$61
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views28$11$80
Nuclear medicine study, whole body28$29$210
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers27$13$122
Ct scan of chest with contrast22$38$310
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen19$19$161
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow18$25$213
Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system17$44$314
Mri scan of pelvis without contrast16$50$395
X-ray of collar bone16$6$46
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs16$31$238
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers16$21$192
Ultrasound scan of scrotum15$21$174
X-ray of thigh bone, 1 view14$6$46
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow14$38$313
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views13$8$55
X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views13$5$37
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views12$7$48
X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views12$10$74
Nuclear medicine study of thyroid and thyroid function11$18$132
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

Nuclear Radiology Physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$59,659
Nearest hospital
UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Drane is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% 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. Drane experienced with bone density scan (dexa)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Drane performed 370 bone density scan (dexa) 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. Drane's costs compare to other nuclear radiology physicians in Gainesville?
Dr. Drane's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Drane) 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 ↗, 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 →