Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Regina Ason, MD

Radiation Oncology · Lakeland, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2120 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805
8636882334
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1184940330 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. Ason 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. Ason

Dr. Regina Ason is a radiation oncology in Lakeland, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ason performed 3,483 Medicare services across 3,225 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ason received a total of $1,578 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 22 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. Ason 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 44% volume in FL$ $1,578 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,483
Medicare services
Top 44% in FL for radiation oncology
3,225
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~232 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view1,244$6$35
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast338$29$250
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast171$60$320
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast131$65$340
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view119$7$35
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function83$20$97
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast72$35$211
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers67$16$85
Mri scan of brain without contrast60$52$271
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity60$24$134
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views57$8$44
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views55$7$33
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers53$24$130
Bone density scan (DEXA)45$9$54
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow44$27$112
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen42$20$109
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast40$36$211
Ct scan of heart structure with contrast39$65$336
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast38$61$323
Ct scan of chest with contrast38$37$226
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views38$6$32
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast35$66$321
Knee X-ray, 3 views32$6$33
Foot X-ray, 3+ views32$6$32
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views31$7$40
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast30$53$271
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast29$82$413
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views28$6$32
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views28$6$32
Mri scan of heart before and after contrast28$93$495
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views27$6$32
Ct scan of leg without contrast23$35$200
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen22$30$148
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views20$7$37
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views19$6$32
CT scan of chest, without contrast18$71$568
Ct scan of face without contrast17$29$207
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast17$41$200
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue17$20$102
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast16$160$1,108
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast15$42$220
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast15$50$292
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views15$7$32
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast15$210$1,026
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast14$86$431
Chest X-ray, 2 views13$22$76
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast13$36$211
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast12$80$408
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast12$63$380
Screening mammography12$123$450
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast11$170$321
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views11$8$40
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast11$54$267
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)11$51$300
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 ↗
$1,578
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $263/year across 6 years
Top 22% in FL for radiation oncology
6
Companies
22
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
$1,578 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$146
2023
$49
2022
$182
2021
$137
2019
$138
2018
$926

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
HeartFlow, Inc.
$1,092
Penumbra, Inc.
$283
Boston Scientific Corporation
$93
Inari Medical, Inc.
$72
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$24
GE HEALTHCARE
$14
Top 3 companies account for 93.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · Indigo System · S · Symbia_Evo
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 $45 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
86
Per 100K population
11.3
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Ason is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Ason experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ason performed 1,244 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.
Does Dr. Ason receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ason received a total of $1,578 from 6 companies across 22 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. Ason's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Lakeland?
Dr. Ason's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Ason) 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 →