Dr. Francisco Contreras, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Contreras
Dr. Francisco Contreras is a radiation oncology specialist in Orlando, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Contreras performed 36,621 Medicare services across 2,147 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Contreras received a total of $8,885 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 92 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. Contreras 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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) | 34,797 | $0 | $1 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 454 | $6 | $32 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 226 | $232 | $1,147 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 176 | $169 | $986 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 150 | $64 | $349 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 91 | $25 | $129 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 84 | $20 | $99 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 70 | $10 | $55 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 60 | $253 | $1,271 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | 55 | $14 | $73 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 54 | $7 | $32 |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | 50 | $56 | $276 |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | 46 | $85 | $438 |
| Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast | 46 | $146 | $954 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 32 | $95 | $493 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 27 | $29 | $147 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 24 | $79 | $417 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | 22 | $267 | $1,434 |
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | 22 | $59 | $320 |
| Single contrast x-ray of esophagus | 20 | $23 | $112 |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of abdomen | 18 | $62 | $324 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | 17 | $194 | $1,137 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 17 | $23 | $118 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 15 | $6 | $37 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 13 | $12 | $57 |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of chest | 12 | $235 | $1,121 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen with contrast | 12 | $63 | $341 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | 11 | $111 | $546 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for radiation oncology in FL.
Geographic Context
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. Contreras is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Contreras experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Does Dr. Contreras receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
How do Dr. Contreras's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Orlando?
What does Data Coverage mean?
Is this data up to date?
Explore related providers
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