Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Hodavance, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Allentown, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hodavance
Dr. Michael Hodavance is a radiation oncology specialist in Allentown, PA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hodavance performed 1,168 Medicare services across 1,054 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hodavance received a total of $3,912 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 91 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. Hodavance is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ 1,168 Medicare services
$3,912 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,168
Medicare services
Bottom 33% in PA for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,054
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~73 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. |
312 | $10 | $43 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
114 | $11 | $120 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
90 | $14 | $75 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
42 | $202 | $725 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
38 | $87 | $462 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
38 | $80 | $385 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
38 | $24 | $120 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
37 | $259 | $975 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
36 | $53 | $202 |
| Liver duct drainage tube replacement with imaging guidance A radiologist replaces a drainage tube in the liver ducts while using imaging to guide the procedure and reviews the results. |
33 | $102 | $400 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
33 | $37 | $125 |
| Infusion tube insertion with imaging guidance A radiologist inserts an infusion tube into the body while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure. |
32 | $64 | $218 |
| Kidney drainage tube replacement with imaging guidance A radiologist replaces a kidney drainage tube while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure. |
28 | $78 | $460 |
| Chest fluid drainage with tube insertion using imaging guidance This procedure removes fluid from the chest cavity and places a tube to stay in place for ongoing drainage. Imaging guidance is used to help position the tube accurately. |
23 | $114 | $675 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
22 | $20 | $75 |
| 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. |
20 | $119 | $531 |
| Radiologist review of stomach or bowel tube placement A radiologist reviews medical images to confirm the correct placement of a tube in the stomach or large bowel. |
20 | $30 | $165 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
18 | $160 | $928 |
| Stomach tube insertion with fluoroscopy and contrast A tube is placed into the stomach while using live X-ray imaging and a contrast dye to guide the procedure. |
18 | $153 | $625 |
| Removal of central venous port or pump A procedure to remove a central venous access device, such as a port or pump, from the body. |
17 | $148 | $525 |
| Bladder aspiration with tube insertion Removal of fluid from the bladder using a needle or tube, followed by the placement of a catheter through the skin into the bladder. |
17 | $112 | $775 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function. |
17 | $75 | $308 |
| Gallbladder tube insertion with imaging guidance A tube is placed into the gallbladder using imaging guidance, with the procedure reviewed by a radiologist. |
16 | $258 | $850 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
16 | $53 | $180 |
| 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. |
15 | $59 | $196 |
| Bile duct injection for X-ray with imaging guidance A radiologist uses imaging guidance to inject dye into the bile duct through an existing skin access point for an X-ray examination. |
15 | $52 | $350 |
| 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. |
14 | $151 | $750 |
| 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. |
13 | $66 | $305 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
13 | $65 | $170 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
12 | $94 | $310 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
11 | $70 | $150 |
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.
13.1% high complexity
29.5% medium
57.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,912
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $559/year across 7 years
Top 13% in PA for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
91
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
$3,912 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,295
2023
$556
2022
$506
2021
$389
2020
$144
2019
$292
2018
$730
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
HISTOSONICS,INC.
$568
Inari Medical, Inc.
$426
Boston Scientific Corporation
$121
Imperative Care, Inc
$64
Sirtex Medical Inc
$35
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$32
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$30
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 86.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$815
HISTOSONICS,INC.
$568
Boston Scientific Corporation
$560
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$532
Imperative Care, Inc
$216
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$215
Abbott Laboratories
$134
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$133
Sirtex Medical Inc
$125
Medtronic, Inc.
$74
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$72
Terumo Medical Corporation
$70
Cook Medical LLC
$51
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$48
CORDIS US CORP.
$39
Stryker Corporation
$38
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$37
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$36
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$32
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$26
Covidien LP
$22
Penumbra, Inc.
$21
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$19
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$18
EKOS Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ANGIOJET · Abre · AngioSeal · Azur CX Detachable · BIOFLO · BIOPINCE ULTRA · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · CHAMELEON · COVERA · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Chameleon · EKOSONIC · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · EMBOTRAP · EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device · EMBOZENE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL - ULTRASOUND · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GUNTHER TULIP · General - Vascular Access · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · Indigo · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · MVP · MYNXGRIP · ONCOZENE · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · PRECISE PRO RX · Retrieval Kit · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SPINEJACK · SpyGlass Discover · TARGET · THERASPHERE - BIO · TR Band · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · VIGILANT · VenaSeal · ZILVER VENA · ZOOM 88-T LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM · ZOOM REPERFUSION CATHETER
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.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
139
Per 100K population
37.0
County median income
$77,493
Nearest hospital
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hodavance is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of PA peers, with 16 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hodavance experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hodavance performed 312 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. Hodavance receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hodavance received a total of $3,912 from 25 companies across 91 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. Hodavance's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Allentown?
Dr. Hodavance's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Hodavance) 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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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.
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