Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Zachar, M. D.

Radiation Oncology · Inverness, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2105 HIGHWAY 44 W, Inverness, FL 34453
3526376100
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1124009949 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. Zachar 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. Zachar

Dr. Charles Zachar is a radiation oncology in Inverness, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zachar performed 26,740 Medicare services across 4,938 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zachar received a total of $235 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 8 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. Zachar 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 9% volume in FL$ $235 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
26,740
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for radiation oncology
4,938
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,337 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)20,000$0$1
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)1,910$0$4
Screening mammography563$123$508
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)562$51$211
Bone density scan (DEXA)515$36$146
Chest X-ray, 2 views508$23$133
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)340$40$211
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast232$77$523
CT scan of chest, without contrast193$93$547
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts183$104$630
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast158$87$499
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view157$20$120
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views103$26$158
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views102$30$185
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views93$23$137
Knee X-ray, 3 views81$26$161
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast72$130$757
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast69$264$1,426
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening62$137$566
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast60$133$799
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views59$26$144
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast56$76$436
Foot X-ray, 3+ views56$22$137
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views50$25$157
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views48$36$202
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast46$223$1,275
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views31$31$161
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views30$32$212
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views30$24$183
Ct scan of chest with contrast28$114$686
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views26$29$155
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium26$66$406
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast23$96$534
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast23$104$798
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views23$26$146
Ct scan of face without contrast21$82$525
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views20$24$130
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views17$37$210
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views16$22$129
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views16$25$139
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast16$181$961
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views15$30$167
Ct scan of abdomen with contrast15$179$935
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views14$21$126
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast13$147$765
X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views13$24$146
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views12$26$135
X-ray of ankle, 2 views12$25$128
Ct scan of abdomen without contrast11$80$568
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity11$84$435
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 2019 ↗
$235
Total received (2018-2019)
Avg $118/year across 2 years
Top 47% in FL for radiation oncology
2
Companies
8
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
$235 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2019
$20
2018
$215

Payments by company (2019)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GE HEALTHCARE
$188
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$47
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
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 $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
23.3
County median income
$55,355
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL
9.7 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2019
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. Zachar is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% 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. Zachar experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zachar performed 20,000 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. Zachar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zachar received a total of $235 from 2 companies across 8 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. Zachar's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Inverness?
Dr. Zachar's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Zachar) 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 →