Medicare Enrolled

Dr. James Metz, MD

Radiology - Diagnostic · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., Philadelphia, PA 19104
2156622428
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1790717007 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Metz

Dr. James Metz is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Philadelphia, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Metz performed 246 Medicare services across 112 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Metz received a total of $19,699 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 77 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. 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. Metz 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 246 Medicare services $19,699 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
246
Medicare services
Bottom 12% in PA for radiology - diagnostic
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
112
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~12 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
Calculation of radiation therapy dose 65 $27 $101
Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions
Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions.
 65 $160 $634
Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device
This code covers the design and construction of a simple radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or condition being treated.
 40 $20 $89
3D radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery.
 17 $188 $747
Complex radiation therapy planning 16 $136 $529
Radiation treatment planning, complex
This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment.
 16 $60 $262
Special radiation treatment 15 $83 $341
Complex radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves the detailed planning required to deliver external beam radiation therapy to a patient.
 12 $127 $460
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 ↗
$19,699
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,814/year across 7 years
Top 6% in PA for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
5
Companies
77
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
$11,233 (57.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,467 (43.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,402
2023
$4,438
2022
$2,056
2021
$933
2020
$2,116
2019
$3,700
2018
$3,054

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
IBA Proton Therapy, Inc.
$1,622
Mevion_Medical_Systems_Inc
$904
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$876
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$6,877
IBA Proton Therapy, Inc.
$6,781
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$3,325
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
$1,812
Mevion_Medical_Systems_Inc
$904
Top 3 companies account for 86.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARIA Radiation Therapy Management Software · Halcyon · PTS250 · ProBeam · ProBeam Proton Therapy System · Proteus · Proton System · Radiation Oncology · TrueBeam · Varian Ethos Treatment Planning · Varian Treatment
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for radiology - diagnostic in PA.

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Geographic Context

Radiology - diagnostics within 10 mi
160
Per 100K population
10.1
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Metz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of PA peers, with 20 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. Metz experienced with calculation of radiation therapy dose?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Metz performed 65 calculation of radiation therapy dose 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. Metz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Metz received a total of $19,699 from 5 companies across 77 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. Metz's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Philadelphia?
Dr. Metz's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Metz) 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 ↗, 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →