Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Philip McDonald, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. McDonald
Dr. Philip McDonald is a radiation oncology specialist in Miami, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McDonald performed 8,483 Medicare services across 6,299 unique beneficiaries.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. McDonald is 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 23% volume in FL
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,483
Medicare services
Top 23% in FL for radiation oncology
6,299
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~499 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) | 1,699 | $0 | $0 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 1,091 | $7 | $34 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 761 | $33 | $142 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 549 | $71 | $403 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 321 | $23 | $136 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 273 | $71 | $321 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 199 | $44 | $207 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 193 | $39 | $192 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 159 | $20 | $106 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 146 | $19 | $106 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 142 | $110 | $906 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 131 | $17 | $96 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | 122 | $67 | $287 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | 120 | $70 | $259 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 102 | $22 | $110 |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | 94 | $57 | $342 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 87 | $21 | $124 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 83 | $296 | $1,541 |
| Ct scan of chest before and after contrast | 77 | $114 | $871 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 69 | $20 | $105 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 68 | $170 | $1,544 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 58 | $11 | $59 |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 58 | $83 | $278 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 57 | $21 | $122 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 57 | $19 | $111 |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast | 55 | $55 | $219 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 55 | $20 | $116 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 54 | $107 | $959 |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 52 | $92 | $380 |
| Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | 50 | $85 | $280 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 48 | $18 | $96 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 48 | $19 | $84 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | 46 | $32 | $160 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 45 | $102 | $796 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 44 | $27 | $183 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | 43 | $91 | $374 |
| Mri scan of abdomen without contrast | 42 | $58 | $266 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 42 | $31 | $140 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 41 | $37 | $313 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 40 | $141 | $1,227 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 40 | $15 | $89 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 39 | $87 | $258 |
| Screening mammography | 38 | $121 | $225 |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 37 | $137 | $1,220 |
| Ct scan of middle spine without contrast | 37 | $37 | $279 |
| Ct scan of pelvis without contrast | 36 | $42 | $249 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 31 | $6 | $42 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | 30 | $27 | $111 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 27 | $14 | $72 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 27 | $153 | $892 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 26 | $16 | $123 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | 25 | $20 | $110 |
| Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast | 25 | $92 | $348 |
| X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views | 24 | $15 | $93 |
| Ct scan of leg with contrast material | 24 | $46 | $275 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 24 | $78 | $510 |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views | 23 | $29 | $115 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | 23 | $7 | $35 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 22 | $30 | $117 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 3 views | 20 | $13 | $70 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | 20 | $6 | $20 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 2 views | 20 | $9 | $38 |
| Ct scan of head or brain before and after contrast | 18 | $48 | $301 |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck before and after contrast | 18 | $131 | $990 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views | 18 | $6 | $27 |
| X-ray of forearm, 2 views | 18 | $6 | $37 |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 18 | $37 | $275 |
| Ct scan of arm without contrast | 17 | $141 | $941 |
| X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest | 17 | $13 | $53 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 17 | $62 | $383 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | 16 | $82 | $511 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views | 15 | $34 | $163 |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | 15 | $85 | $628 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | 15 | $23 | $132 |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | 14 | $117 | $877 |
| 3d radiographic procedure | 14 | $8 | $40 |
| Ct scan head or brain with contrast | 13 | $44 | $183 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | 13 | $82 | $645 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 13 | $16 | $87 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views | 13 | $9 | $38 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 13 | $17 | $87 |
| Ct scan of abdomen with contrast | 13 | $50 | $198 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | 13 | $31 | $297 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views | 12 | $31 | $202 |
| Ct scan of abdomen without contrast | 12 | $48 | $197 |
| Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast | 11 | $51 | $236 |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck without contrast | 11 | $51 | $326 |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | 11 | $19 | $118 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast | 11 | $93 | $424 |
| Mri scan of leg without contrast | 11 | $171 | $1,515 |
| Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 11 | $55 | $190 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen with contrast | 11 | $70 | $367 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 11 | $70 | $403 |
| Ultrasound scan of scrotum | 11 | $22 | $105 |
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.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
455
Per 100K population
16.9
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
2.5 mi
2.5 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | — No payments | N/A |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. McDonald is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in FL), 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. McDonald experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McDonald performed 1,699 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.
How do Dr. McDonald's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Miami?
Dr. McDonald's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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 High for Dr. McDonald) 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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