Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chiedozie Mkpolulu, M.D.

Nuclear Medicine · Leesburg, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
801 E DIXIE AVE STE 104, Leesburg, FL 34748
3527875858
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1548571888 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. Mkpolulu 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. Mkpolulu

Dr. Chiedozie Mkpolulu is a nuclear medicine in Leesburg, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mkpolulu performed 168,718 Medicare services across 8,363 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mkpolulu received a total of $693 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 6 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear medicine. 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. Mkpolulu 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 8% volume in FL$ $693 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
168,718
Medicare services
Top 8% in FL for nuclear medicine
8,363
Unique beneficiaries
$4
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~11,248 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
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate)114,893$0$0
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)46,417$0$2
Chest X-ray, 1 view1,816$7$27
CT scan of chest, without contrast639$94$389
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast475$259$1,070
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast388$30$124
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast381$234$930
Ct scan of chest with contrast308$109$512
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast247$247$1,060
Chest X-ray, 2 views240$26$99
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast187$132$521
Double contrast x-ray of esophagus138$83$326
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue111$68$287
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast108$175$651
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast106$35$147
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen84$73$285
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen82$60$253
Mri scan of brain without contrast71$54$215
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement68$80$329
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow68$120$475
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity67$40$165
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast64$145$624
Joint injection, major joint58$49$194
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity57$77$314
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg57$6$23
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast56$141$593
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis55$59$237
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views54$38$150
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views53$7$26
3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing52$30$114
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views45$26$102
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views43$36$138
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast42$193$842
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers42$145$553
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers42$87$349
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views38$30$116
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views36$35$137
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view36$23$89
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views34$6$26
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views34$29$109
3d radiographic procedure30$19$72
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina30$84$354
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views29$5$24
Foot X-ray, 3+ views29$27$100
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views28$9$40
X-ray of hip, 1 view28$7$28
Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract28$93$412
Ct scan of abdomen with contrast27$171$711
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast26$35$142
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels26$29$133
Ct scan of leg without contrast25$37$144
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast25$149$625
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views24$7$26
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views23$41$156
Ct scan of face without contrast21$28$124
Knee X-ray, 3 views21$31$119
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast20$83$331
Mri scan of pelvis without contrast20$164$724
X-ray of shoulder, 1 view20$6$23
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views19$29$116
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views19$6$27
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body19$211$815
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries19$55$241
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries19$91$359
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent18$18$75
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation18$25$107
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow18$106$466
Injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint17$121$470
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views17$25$101
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest17$11$48
Technetium tc-99m medronate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries17$22$37
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views16$31$117
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views16$6$25
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views16$45$181
Ct scan of abdomen without contrast16$108$420
Diagnostic ct scan of large intestine without contrast16$168$743
X-ray of foot, 2 views15$6$23
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views14$32$120
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views14$29$109
X-ray of elbow, 2 views13$6$25
X-ray of forearm, 2 views13$6$25
Technetium tc-99m mebrofenin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries13$7$28
Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery12$5$41
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast11$49$258
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast11$119$595
Ultrasound scan of chest11$22$85
Ultrasound scan of scrotum11$79$301
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs11$288$1,206
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 ↗
$693
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $139/year across 5 years
Top 25% in FL for nuclear medicine
4
Companies
6
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
$693 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$121
2023
$108
2022
$241
2021
$123
2019
$100

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$346
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$124
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$100
Top 3 companies account for 85.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
TEZSPIRE · XARELTO
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 $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nuclear Medicines within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
UF HEALTH LEESBURG HOSPITAL
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. Mkpolulu is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in FL), 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. Mkpolulu experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mkpolulu performed 114,893 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 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. Mkpolulu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mkpolulu received a total of $693 from 4 companies across 6 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. Mkpolulu's costs compare to other nuclear medicines in Leesburg?
Dr. Mkpolulu's average Medicare payment per service is $4. 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. Mkpolulu) 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 →
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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 →