Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher Smith, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
601 E ROLLINS ST, Orlando, FL 32803
4072002355
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1023374014 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Smith 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 →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Smith

Dr. Christopher Smith is a radiation oncology specialist in Orlando, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Smith performed 12,529 Medicare services across 1,857 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Smith 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 17% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,529
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for radiation oncology
1,857
Unique beneficiaries
$5
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~895 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
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 6,180 $0 $2
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 4,441 $0 $0
Chest X-ray, 1 view 895 $7 $27
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 256 $20 $78
Chest X-ray, 2 views 87 $8 $32
Injection, gadoxetate disodium, 1 ml 79 $2 $3
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 57 $10 $147
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 47 $83 $867
CT scan of chest, without contrast 45 $68 $310
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 44 $188 $674
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 42 $71 $288
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 38 $56 $214
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 35 $244 $1,222
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus 35 $21 $88
Ct scan of chest with contrast 30 $84 $475
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast 25 $229 $1,158
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 25 $134 $492
Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 21 $59 $513
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 21 $69 $262
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 18 $52 $209
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 18 $23 $86
Mri scan of pelvis without contrast 16 $160 $844
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 15 $28 $106
Single contrast x-ray of small intestine 13 $30 $116
Contrast injection for x-ray imaging through existing tube in stomach, small bowel or large bowel 12 $25 $400
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 12 $14 $44
Ultrasound scan of scrotum 11 $22 $93
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 11 $24 $92
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.
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
245
Per 100K population
17.0
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO
0.0 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. Smith is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL).

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. Smith experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Smith performed 6,180 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.
How do Dr. Smith's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Orlando?
Dr. Smith's average Medicare payment per service is $5. 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. Smith) 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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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 ↗, 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 →