Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Surya Chundru, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging — Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
8900 N KENDALL DR, Miami, FL 33176
7865965990
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1265766893 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. Chundru 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. Chundru? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Chundru

Dr. Surya Chundru is a radiation oncology specialist in Miami, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chundru performed 4,084 Medicare services across 1,756 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chundru received a total of $1,978 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 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. Chundru 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 40% volume in FL $1,978 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 122202 Clear January 31, 2027
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 ↗
4,084
Medicare services
Top 40% in FL for radiation oncology
1,756
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~255 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) 2,305 $0 $5
Chest X-ray, 1 view 519 $7 $139
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 276 $441 $3,243
Chest X-ray, 2 views 128 $14 $329
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries 80 $404 $731
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78 $62 $1,183
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation 65 $40 $694
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 59 $8 $139
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system 50 $30 $526
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 42 $145 $3,513
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging 42 $57 $394
Ct scan of chest with contrast 35 $66 $2,160
Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system 33 $47 $833
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 31 $32 $512
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 27 $69 $1,088
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation 27 $29 $477
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 26 $8 $123
CT scan of chest, without contrast 23 $82 $2,659
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 23 $9 $156
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 22 $122 $4,628
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 20 $73 $1,316
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 17 $9 $212
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 16 $82 $1,411
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 15 $7 $117
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 15 $7 $116
Nuclear medicine study to assess blood loss 15 $39 $631
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 14 $8 $124
Knee X-ray, 3 views 13 $9 $180
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 12 $7 $110
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, at least 2 areas or separate acquisitions, single day imaging, or single area or acquisition over multiple days 12 $83 $394
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 11 $12 $200
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast 11 $90 $1,659
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 11 $8 $147
Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration 11 $47 $686
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 2023 ↗
$1,978
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $989/year across 2 years
Top 20% in FL for radiation oncology
3
Companies
11
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
$1,978 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$1,326
2018
$652

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GE HealthCare
$1,326
GE Healthcare
$517
GE HEALTHCARE
$135
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 $48 per 100 Medicare services performed
Looking for a radiation oncology specialist in Miami?
Compare radiation oncologists in the Miami area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse radiation oncologists nearby

Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
366
Per 100K population
13.6
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI
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 2023
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. Chundru is a cardiac imaging specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of FL peers, with 16 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. Chundru experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chundru performed 2,305 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. Chundru receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chundru received a total of $1,978 from 3 companies across 11 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. Chundru's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Miami?
Dr. Chundru's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Chundru) 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.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

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 →