Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Salman Rashid, MD

Radiation Oncology · Palm Coast, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging — Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
60 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY, Palm Coast, FL 32164
3865862000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1649225160 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. Rashid 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. Rashid

Dr. Salman Rashid is a radiation oncology specialist in Palm Coast, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rashid performed 4,316 Medicare services across 1,741 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rashid received a total of $164 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 7 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. Rashid 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 39% volume in FL $164 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,316
Medicare services
Top 39% in FL for radiation oncology
1,741
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~227 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) 2,575 $0 $0
Chest X-ray, 1 view 541 $6 $27
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 192 $31 $122
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 192 $90 $342
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation 120 $39 $150
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 76 $7 $27
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 73 $66 $261
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system 59 $27 $106
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 59 $30 $113
Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration 54 $43 $168
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs 53 $34 $128
Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times 39 $38 $144
Chest X-ray, 2 views 36 $12 $40
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 31 $204 $696
Nuclear medicine study to assess blood loss 27 $37 $140
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan 27 $91 $344
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 26 $106 $461
Ct scan of chest with contrast 25 $74 $489
Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system 24 $45 $169
Nuclear medicine study of brain, less than 4 static views 22 $16 $63
CT scan of chest, without contrast 14 $67 $358
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 14 $25 $102
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 13 $13 $66
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 12 $18 $86
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation 12 $28 $106
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 2021 ↗
$164
Total received (2018-2021)
Avg $55/year across 3 years
Bottom 47% in FL for radiation oncology
4
Companies
7
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
$164 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$12
2020
$23
2018
$129

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$76
Allergan Inc.
$53
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 92.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BYSTOLIC · GENERAL ENDOCHOICE · ORCAPOD · VIBERZI · ZENPEP
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 $4 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
26.3
County median income
$72,923
Nearest hospital
AdventHealth Palm Coast
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 2021
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. Rashid is a cardiac imaging specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Rashid experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rashid performed 2,575 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. Rashid receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rashid received a total of $164 from 4 companies across 7 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. Rashid's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Palm Coast?
Dr. Rashid's average Medicare payment per service is $15. 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. Rashid) 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.

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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 →