Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jacob Core, DO

Radiation Oncology · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4500 SAN PABLO RD S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
9049532000
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1447604392 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. Core 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. Core

Dr. Jacob Core is a radiation oncology in Jacksonville, FL, with 9 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Core performed 14,217 Medicare services across 1,153 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Core received a total of $1,322 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 13 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. Core 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.

✓ 9 years in practice▲ Top 15% volume in FL$ $1,322 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
14,217
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for radiation oncology
1,153
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,580 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)13,000$0$1
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access194$11$146
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes155$10$438
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device133$14$551
Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)74$206$4,018
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast64$292$4,837
Review by radiologist of additional artery image64$36$457
Review by radiologist of image for replacement of stomach or large bowel tube52$30$404
Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older)46$266$6,108
Change of tube or stent in ureter43$48$520
Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study37$27$734
Review by radiologist of abscess or sinus cavity study36$20$323
Removal of tunneled central venous tube32$105$1,857
Removal of central venous tube with port or pump27$138$1,600
Drainage of fluid collection of abdominal cavity by tube using imaging guidance23$147$3,314
Insertion of stomach tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast22$157$5,587
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast22$222$3,547
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast20$160$2,629
Ct guidance for tissue removal18$145$1,903
Insertion of tube into vein, first order branch17$63$2,293
Biopsy of blood vessel using tube17$165$3,256
Review by radiologist of image for biopsy of blood vessel with tube17$30$611
Review by radiologist of liver vein image with assessment of blood flow16$41$1,226
New patient office visit (30-44 min)15$82$456
Exchange of abdominal cavity drainage tube using imaging guidance14$53$2,599
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)13$68$1,326
Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance12$123$4,101
Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast12$44$3,943
Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist11$152$3,599
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)11$45$296
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.
1.4% high complexity
93.1% medium
5.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,322
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $330/year across 4 years
Top 24% in FL for radiation oncology
7
Companies
13
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
$1,322 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$324
2023
$286
2022
$598
2019
$114

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$324
Sirtex Medical Inc
$311
Inari Medical, Inc.
$269
Cook Medical LLC
$169
Penumbra, Inc.
$117
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$114
Davol Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 68.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BD MAX · COOK CELECT · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Indigo System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · MAGNETOM Free.Max · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · ZILVER PTX
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 $9 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
267
Per 100K population
26.5
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
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. Core is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Core experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Core performed 13,000 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. Core receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Core received a total of $1,322 from 7 companies across 13 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. Core's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Jacksonville?
Dr. Core's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Core) 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 →