Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aaron Heligman, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Heligman 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 →
Are you Dr. Heligman?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Heligman
Dr. Aaron Heligman is a radiation oncology specialist in Miami, FL, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Heligman performed 5,182 Medicare services across 4,913 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Heligman received a total of $4,252 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 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. Heligman 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 33% volume in FL
$4,252 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,182
Medicare services
Top 33% in FL for radiation oncology
4,913
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~471 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 | 1,593 | $7 | $28 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 273 | $37 | $151 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 229 | $7 | $28 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | 143 | $36 | $151 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 123 | $11 | $42 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 107 | $83 | $329 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | 103 | $66 | $264 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 94 | $7 | $27 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | 93 | $68 | $264 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 93 | $7 | $26 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | 93 | $15 | $60 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 90 | $12 | $47 |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | 81 | $58 | $225 |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 72 | $55 | $177 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 65 | $40 | $179 |
| Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast | 62 | $164 | $568 |
| Ct scan of middle spine without contrast | 56 | $37 | $151 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 54 | $21 | $83 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 53 | $12 | $60 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 52 | $8 | $35 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 52 | $23 | $91 |
| Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation | 51 | $29 | $111 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 49 | $28 | $110 |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 47 | $23 | $89 |
| Ct scan of pelvis without contrast | 41 | $41 | $164 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | 36 | $218 | $843 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 36 | $10 | $44 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast | 36 | $90 | $356 |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | 35 | $86 | $339 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 34 | $6 | $27 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 33 | $7 | $28 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 32 | $28 | $126 |
| Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older | 31 | $69 | $274 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 30 | $48 | $485 |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | 28 | $90 | $352 |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | 28 | $57 | $225 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 28 | $59 | $356 |
| Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent | 28 | $20 | $77 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | 27 | $287 | $1,104 |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 27 | $85 | $345 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | 25 | $87 | $345 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 25 | $16 | $88 |
| Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system | 25 | $29 | $111 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 24 | $72 | $346 |
| Mri scan of abdomen without contrast | 24 | $58 | $222 |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast | 23 | $47 | $183 |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 23 | $86 | $329 |
| Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope | 23 | $11 | $73 |
| Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium | 23 | $26 | $186 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 21 | $47 | $242 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views | 21 | $13 | $49 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 21 | $10 | $40 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 21 | $14 | $59 |
| Review by radiologist of additional artery image | 21 | $39 | $151 |
| 3d radiographic procedure | 21 | $8 | $30 |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | 21 | $53 | $213 |
| X-ray of spine, 1 view | 20 | $6 | $25 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 20 | $6 | $27 |
| Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation | 20 | $41 | $157 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | 18 | $110 | $448 |
| Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist | 18 | $185 | $788 |
| X-ray of shoulder, 1 view | 18 | $6 | $24 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | 18 | $7 | $27 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 18 | $11 | $49 |
| Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile and pancreatic duct using an endoscope | 18 | $16 | $91 |
| Ct scan of heart structure with contrast | 18 | $62 | $262 |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | 18 | $33 | $127 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 17 | $8 | $35 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 17 | $10 | $30 |
| Nuclear medicine study to assess blood loss | 17 | $38 | $146 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 16 | $21 | $88 |
| Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs | 16 | $35 | $134 |
| Insertion of stomach tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast | 15 | $165 | $648 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 15 | $6 | $25 |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | 15 | $36 | $151 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | 14 | $58 | $512 |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | 14 | $11 | $41 |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | 14 | $59 | $223 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity | 14 | $42 | $154 |
| Removal of central venous tube with port or pump | 13 | $164 | $632 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 13 | $59 | $226 |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | 13 | $8 | $29 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 13 | $53 | $208 |
| Limited or follow-up ct scan | 13 | $38 | $145 |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast | 12 | $45 | $183 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 12 | $14 | $68 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views | 12 | $7 | $25 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 12 | $70 | $341 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 12 | $113 | $606 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 12 | $79 | $301 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 12 | $71 | $512 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | 12 | $43 | $178 |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast | 11 | $49 | $209 |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views | 11 | $12 | $46 |
| Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying | 11 | $28 | $118 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
39.6% medium
59.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,252
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $607/year across 7 years
Top 14% in FL for radiation oncology
14
Companies
93
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
$4,252 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,594
2023
$604
2022
$392
2021
$907
2020
$307
2019
$428
2018
$20
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,081
Inari Medical, Inc.
$935
Boston Scientific Corporation
$392
Cook Medical LLC
$256
Sirtex Medical Inc
$137
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$126
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$89
Medtronic, Inc.
$87
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$47
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$31
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$18
Terumo Medical Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ARTIS icono biplane · Artis icono floor · CONCERTO VERSA · CONCERTOTM · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Cook Medical Angioplasty · Cook Medical Embolization · Cook Medical Filters · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · Gadavist · ICEfx Cryoablation System · Indigo · Indigo System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · LAVA LES (Liquid Embolic System) · OPTION · Penumbra System · RUBY Coil · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · StabiliT · StabiliT System · TR Band · TRUSELECT · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · Vascular Closure 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $82 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
468
Per 100K population
17.4
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi
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. Heligman is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of FL peers.
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. Heligman experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Heligman performed 1,593 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. Heligman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Heligman received a total of $4,252 from 14 companies across 93 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. Heligman's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Miami?
Dr. Heligman's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Heligman) 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 →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Radiation Oncologists in Miami
Browse radiation oncologists in Miami ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Radiation Oncologists in FL
Radiation oncologists ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Radiation Oncologists in FL
Which FL radiation oncologists receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
Penumbra, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Penumbra, Inc.
By company
Inari Medical, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Inari Medical, Inc.
By company
Boston Scientific Corporation Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Boston Scientific Corporation.
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology