Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dmitry Rakita, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Melbourne, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1350 HICKORY STREET, Melbourne, FL 32901
3214347000
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1487826624 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rakita

Dr. Dmitry Rakita is a radiation oncology in Melbourne, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rakita performed 10,070 Medicare services across 2,421 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rakita received a total of $849 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 8 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. Rakita 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 20% volume in FL$ $849 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
10,070
Medicare services
Top 20% in FL for radiation oncology
2,421
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~559 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)4,115$0$1
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)3,544$0$1
Chest X-ray, 1 view658$7$31
Screening mammography119$121$252
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)103$50$105
Chest X-ray, 2 views101$21$66
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast87$63$291
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast83$67$314
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast75$36$171
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers72$17$83
Bone density scan (DEXA)58$10$32
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views57$27$79
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)53$40$105
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast39$92$246
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts37$116$309
CT scan of chest, without contrast36$85$272
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers36$26$130
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views32$24$68
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity32$22$104
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function30$21$91
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast29$64$302
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views29$28$92
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast28$33$162
Knee X-ray, 3 views28$24$80
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries28$398$1,022
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast25$102$273
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast24$66$304
Foot X-ray, 3+ views24$20$68
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast23$69$175
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views21$22$73
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan21$1,186$3,015
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth20$119$599
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast19$56$242
Mri scan of brain without contrast18$55$259
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast18$217$627
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast18$84$360
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen18$64$231
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views17$29$77
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views17$6$30
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue17$67$220
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast16$84$381
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views16$7$30
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity16$60$216
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using x-ray with needle, first growth15$120$636
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views15$26$78
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views14$21$67
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views14$36$91
Ct scan of face without contrast13$27$165
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views13$7$31
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views13$7$33
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views13$9$39
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view12$18$59
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast12$70$340
Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis12$12$80
Mri scan of both breasts12$88$412
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast11$61$216
Ct scan of chest with contrast11$100$341
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views11$6$28
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast11$69$760
3d radiographic procedure11$8$54
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 ↗
$849
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $170/year across 5 years
Top 28% in FL for radiation oncology
7
Companies
8
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
$484 (57.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$365 (43.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$578
2023
$111
2021
$35
2019
$102
2018
$23

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC.
$365
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$180
Aidoc Medical Ltd
$111
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$102
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$35
GE HEALTHCARE
$33
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CLEVIPREX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · S2000 HELX ABVS with Touch Control · XARELTO · medical device
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $8 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
51
Per 100K population
8.2
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
HOLMES 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. Rakita is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Rakita experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rakita performed 4,115 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. Rakita receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rakita received a total of $849 from 7 companies across 8 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. Rakita's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Melbourne?
Dr. Rakita's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Rakita) 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 →