Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ali Raza, M.D.,

Radiation Oncology · Largo, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
10500 ULMERTON RD STE 360, Largo, FL 33771
9018570370
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1457553075 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. Raza 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. Raza

Dr. Ali Raza is a radiation oncology specialist in Largo, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Raza performed 6,601 Medicare services across 6,353 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Raza received a total of $1,932 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 29 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. Raza 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 28% volume in FL $1,932 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,601
Medicare services
Top 28% in FL for radiation oncology
6,353
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~367 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 1,848 $7 $54
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 896 $31 $315
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 396 $36 $427
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 379 $68 $898
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 352 $63 $838
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 261 $66 $709
Chest X-ray, 2 views 181 $8 $68
CT scan of chest, without contrast 157 $40 $428
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 135 $7 $56
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 113 $8 $60
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 111 $63 $647
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 110 $64 $646
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 106 $17 $174
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 97 $26 $264
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 91 $7 $68
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 83 $35 $426
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 69 $69 $199
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 60 $7 $67
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 60 $6 $67
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 55 $31 $232
Ct scan of face without contrast 53 $30 $422
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 53 $6 $67
Ct scan of chest with contrast 52 $42 $464
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 52 $9 $80
Knee X-ray, 3 views 51 $7 $68
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 47 $7 $67
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 45 $7 $51
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 44 $6 $67
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 44 $21 $218
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 42 $35 $426
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 42 $40 $404
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 39 $6 $67
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 39 $81 $699
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 38 $6 $67
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system 28 $25 $230
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 27 $10 $94
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 25 $8 $81
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 24 $6 $67
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 24 $7 $67
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation 22 $40 $331
X-ray of both hips, 2 views 21 $9 $62
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 21 $26 $268
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast 20 $176 $535
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation 20 $28 $271
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 19 $6 $60
X-ray of hip, 1 view 19 $7 $51
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 18 $76 $970
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 17 $84 $888
X-ray of shoulder, 1 view 16 $5 $59
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 14 $9 $64
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 14 $26 $225
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 14 $18 $157
X-ray of elbow, 2 views 13 $6 $59
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 12 $28 $306
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 12 $22 $216
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 2023 ↗
$1,932
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $386/year across 5 years
Top 20% in FL for radiation oncology
11
Companies
29
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
$1,932 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$647
2022
$107
2021
$274
2019
$128
2018
$775

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$775
Medtronic, Inc.
$672
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$170
Abbott Laboratories
$94
Allergan, Inc.
$81
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$34
Eisai Inc.
$29
Alkermes, Inc.
$21
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Merz North America, Inc.
$19
EISAI INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 83.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOTOX · Dayvigo · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · IGT_D Peripheral · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Micra · NUZYRA · Other · VIVITROL · XIFAXAN · Xience V coronary stent system
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 $29 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
334
Per 100K population
34.8
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
WINDMOOR HEALTHCARE OF CLEARWATER
2.4 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Raza is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of FL peers, with 18 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. Raza experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Raza performed 1,848 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. Raza receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Raza received a total of $1,932 from 11 companies across 29 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. Raza's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Largo?
Dr. Raza's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Raza) 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 →