Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Richard Held, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Leesburg, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
801 E DIXIE AVE, Leesburg, FL 34748
3523652583
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1235180605 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. Held 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. Held

Dr. Richard Held is a radiation oncology in Leesburg, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Held performed 64,387 Medicare services across 7,882 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Held received a total of $14 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 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. Held 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 3% volume in FL$ $14 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
64,387
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for radiation oncology
7,882
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,389 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)28,504$0$0
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)27,760$0$2
Screening mammography875$123$384
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)850$51$143
Chest X-ray, 1 view739$7$27
Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie671$441$617
Chest X-ray, 2 views484$23$98
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan457$1,125$4,286
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries434$80$101
Bone density scan (DEXA)255$37$114
CT scan of chest, without contrast233$79$349
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast209$238$922
Ct scan of chest with contrast154$107$510
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast120$67$306
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views114$33$150
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast112$124$510
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)105$41$148
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts100$111$470
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views96$23$99
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue96$74$291
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views88$27$116
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views85$33$136
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast78$269$1,052
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast75$37$143
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan72$1,186$4,558
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views69$25$107
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views69$31$133
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast69$82$373
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers66$87$349
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen65$76$283
Foot X-ray, 3+ views58$24$99
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity57$40$165
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging55$266$1,026
Mri scan of both breasts54$275$1,061
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast53$196$756
Iodine 1-123 ioflupane, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries50$1,708$2,178
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen49$67$261
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow49$131$489
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views46$33$155
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity41$80$309
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast34$274$1,036
Injection of drug or substance into vein34$29$110
Mri scan of brain without contrast33$53$214
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views33$28$115
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast33$144$599
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view33$22$88
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast31$197$857
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis30$62$222
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views29$43$180
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers29$140$552
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views27$25$99
Technetium tc-99m medronate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries26$22$46
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views25$23$107
Blood creatinine level25$5$16
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views24$29$115
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels24$32$134
Nuclear medicine study of brain with metabolic evaluation24$1,165$4,410
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views23$28$115
X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views21$26$108
3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing20$30$114
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views18$22$103
Knee X-ray, 3 views18$28$118
Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times18$245$963
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views17$7$26
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast15$80$323
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views15$25$93
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina15$88$353
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow15$102$464
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries13$57$225
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views12$26$98
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views12$18$84
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast12$119$618
Ct scan of face without contrast11$31$124
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast11$42$158
X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views11$25$96
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 2018 ↗
$14
Total received (2018-2018)
Bottom 3% in FL for radiation oncology
1
Company
1
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
$14 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2018
$14

Payments by company (2018)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GE HEALTHCARE
$14
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 $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
39
Per 100K population
9.8
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 2018
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. Held is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Held experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Held performed 28,504 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. Held receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Held received a total of $14 from 1 company across 1 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. Held's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Leesburg?
Dr. Held's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Held) 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 →