Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rahul Chopra, M.D.

Radiology - Diagnostic · Melbourne, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1430 S PINE ST, Melbourne, FL 32901
3219520898
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1962665877 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. Chopra

Dr. Rahul Chopra is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Melbourne, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chopra performed 10,089 Medicare services across 2,136 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chopra received a total of $11,984 from 79 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 333 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. 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. Chopra 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 7% volume in FL $11,984 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 105638 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
10,089
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for radiology - diagnostic
2,136
Unique beneficiaries
$130
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~593 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)
A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures.
3,081 $0 $3
Stereoscopic X-ray guidance for radiation therapy localization
This procedure uses stereoscopic X-ray imaging to precisely locate the target area for radiation therapy delivery.
1,757 $58 $637
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery
Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session.
1,523 $274 $2,582
Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 6-10 MeV
Radiation treatment delivered to three or more separate areas using advanced techniques like custom blocking and rotational beams with an energy level of 6-10 MeV.
807 $179 $529
Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week
A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment.
534 $67 $333
Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions
Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions.
467 $153 $1,036
Calculation of radiation therapy dose 377 $51 $354
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device
This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated.
215 $94 $689
CT guidance for radiation therapy
This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery.
177 $94 $595
Complex radiation therapy planning 131 $135 $992
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
103 $66 $180
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries 102 $409 $1,370
Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT
A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan.
97 $1,192 $4,120
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
96 $129 $420
High precision radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body.
88 $1,430 $6,820
Design and construction of radiation treatment device
This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment.
88 $366 $2,563
Cranial lesion radiation therapy
Treatment of a brain lesion using radiation delivered over multiple sessions.
81 $771 $7,971
Special radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves the specialized planning required for radiation therapy treatment.
56 $52 $269
Radiation treatment planning, complex
This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment.
54 $346 $1,165
Radiation treatment planning, 1 area
This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area.
41 $209 $631
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
39 $99 $224
CT scan of chest with contrast
A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures.
35 $91 $1,005
Special radiation treatment 29 $111 $1,741
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas.
27 $241 $1,400
Fractionated radiation therapy for cranial lesion
Treatment using radiation delivered in multiple sessions to manage a lesion in the head.
23 $517 $3,504
3D radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery.
21 $361 $4,247
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
15 $72 $230
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
14 $40 $90
Special medical radiation therapy consultation
A consultation with a radiation oncologist to discuss treatment options and plan for medical radiation therapy.
11 $108 $390
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 ↗
$11,984
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,712/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for radiology - diagnostic
79
Companies
333
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
$9,884 (82.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,100 (17.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,335
2023
$1,847
2022
$1,160
2021
$1,426
2020
$778
2019
$1,197
2018
$1,241

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,595
Novocure Inc.
$892
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$554
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$500
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$496
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$454
Incyte Corporation
$368
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$363
Eisai Inc.
$332
PFIZER INC.
$279
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$252
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$239
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$211
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$203
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$191
Amgen Inc.
$181
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$167
ABBVIE INC.
$167
Lilly USA, LLC
$156
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$155
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$155
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$130
Advanced Accelerator Applications
$128
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$122
TESARO, Inc.
$122
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$115
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$115
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$110
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
Boston Scientific Corporation
$109
GENZYME CORPORATION
$108
Seagen Inc.
$103
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$93
Augmenix, Inc.
$89
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$88
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$84
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$76
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$76
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$75
Celgene Corporation
$70
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$65
Ambu Inc.
$56
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$51
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$50
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$49
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$47
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$44
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$40
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$33
SOBI, INC
$29
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$25
EMD Serono, Inc.
$25
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
EISAI INC.
$24
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$23
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$21
Teleflex LLC
$21
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$20
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$20
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
Emmaus Medical, Inc.
$18
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$18
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$18
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
Acceleron Pharma, Inc.
$17
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$16
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$13
Sobi, Inc
$13
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$12
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.7% of total payments
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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 (82%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for radiology - diagnostic in FL.

Equivalent to $119 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiology - diagnostics within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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 2024
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. Chopra is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of FL peers, with 17 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. Chopra experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chopra performed 3,081 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Chopra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chopra received a total of $11,984 from 79 companies across 333 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. Chopra's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Melbourne?
Dr. Chopra's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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. Chopra) 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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