Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Marie Vasher, MD

Radiation Oncology · Sebastian, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
13695 US HIGHWAY 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
7725812001
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1104051143 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. Vasher 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. Vasher

Dr. Marie Vasher is a radiation oncology specialist in Sebastian, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vasher performed 913 Medicare services across 850 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vasher received a total of $255 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 4 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. Vasher 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 ▲ 913 Medicare services $255 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
913
Medicare services
Bottom 22% in FL for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
850
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~57 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
Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes
Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older.
186 $10 $168
Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement
A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle.
181 $56 $842
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions.
89 $59 $1,301
Chest X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity.
64 $7 $139
Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance
Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure.
62 $82 $1,755
Swallowing function imaging
Imaging used to evaluate how well a person can swallow. This procedure visualizes the swallowing process to assess function.
35 $20 $255
Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum
A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin.
33 $119 $1,670
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
33 $24 $364
Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance
This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement.
32 $85 $2,137
Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes
A procedure to obtain a tissue sample or remove lymph nodes located near the surface of the body using a needle.
28 $71 $1,199
Esophagram with single contrast
An X-ray of the esophagus using a single type of contrast material to visualize the structure and function of the upper digestive tract.
22 $23 $238
Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion
A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session.
19 $59 $1,119
Liver needle biopsy through skin
A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination.
19 $70 $1,214
Small intestine X-ray with single contrast
An X-ray imaging test of the small intestine using a single contrast agent to visualize the digestive tract.
18 $30 $242
Deep bone biopsy using needle or trocar
A procedure to obtain a tissue sample from deep within the bone using a needle or trocar for examination.
16 $102 $1,829
Muscle needle biopsy
A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of muscle tissue for laboratory examination.
14 $45 $985
Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum
An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity.
14 $28 $469
Upper GI series with single contrast
An X-ray exam of the upper digestive tract using a single contrast agent to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
13 $30 $331
Needle biopsy of abdominal cavity growth
A needle is inserted into a growth within the abdominal cavity to remove a small tissue sample for laboratory analysis.
12 $66 $1,608
Abdominal fluid drainage by tube with imaging guidance
A procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity using a tube. Imaging guidance is used to direct the placement of the tube.
12 $153 $3,798
Kidney needle biopsy
A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of kidney tissue for examination.
11 $100 $1,664
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 2024 ↗
$255
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $128/year across 2 years
Top 45% in FL for radiation oncology
2
Companies
4
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
$255 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$154
2018
$102

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$154
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$102
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · MVP · S
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 $28 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
66
Per 100K population
40.3
County median income
$71,049
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH SEBASTIAN RIVER HOSPITAL
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. Vasher is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Vasher experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vasher performed 186 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Vasher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vasher received a total of $255 from 2 companies across 4 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. Vasher's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Sebastian?
Dr. Vasher's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Vasher) 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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