Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Salman Mirza, DO

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Scranton, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1800 MULBERRY ST., Scranton, PA 18510
5707038151
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1093722308 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. Mirza 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. Mirza

Dr. Salman Mirza is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Scranton, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mirza performed 669 Medicare services across 593 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mirza received a total of $6,232 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. 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. Mirza 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 669 Medicare services $6,232 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
669
Medicare services
Bottom 47% in PA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
593
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~35 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.
137 $10 $127
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.
96 $11 $59
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.
65 $14 $67
Radiologist review of additional artery image
A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data.
36 $36 $184
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.
29 $193 $1,877
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 $4,433
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.
27 $249 $3,784
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.
26 $113 $1,706
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement
Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
23 $21 $145
Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance
Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure.
21 $81 $796
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.
20 $56 $538
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
19 $23 $125
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.
17 $149 $4,548
Radiologist review of abdominal artery image
A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function.
17 $73 $402
Limited abdominal ultrasound
A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures.
17 $22 $159
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.
14 $87 $2,074
CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast
A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis.
14 $59 $1,287
Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement
A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle.
14 $54 $250
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.
13 $144 $2,438
Replacement of stomach-to-small bowel tube with fluoroscopy
A tube connecting the stomach to the small intestine is replaced using X-ray guidance and contrast dye to ensure proper placement.
13 $88 $3,273
Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance
This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement.
12 $83 $1,742
Artery or vein bleeding occlusion with radiologist review
A procedure to stop bleeding in an artery or vein, including review by a radiologist.
11 $506 $20,814
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.
13.0% high complexity
35.7% medium
51.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,232
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,039/year across 6 years
Top 21% in PA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
49
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
$6,232 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$894
2023
$2,810
2022
$439
2021
$148
2019
$1,579
2018
$362

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$568
Boston Scientific Corporation
$245
Stryker Corporation
$56
Sirtex Medical Inc
$24
Top 3 companies account for 97.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$3,388
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,880
Boston Scientific Corporation
$508
Penumbra, Inc.
$101
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$95
EKOS Corporation
$62
Stryker Corporation
$56
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$53
Ethicon US, LLC
$33
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
Sirtex Medical Inc
$24
Top 3 companies account for 92.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
EKOSONIC · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · EMBOLD Fibered · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Indigo System · Intracept · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Neuwave · OMNICURVE · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · RENASYS Touch · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · THERASPHERE · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq
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.

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Geographic Context

Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
2.3
County median income
$64,691
Nearest hospital
GEISINGER-COMMUNITY 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. Mirza is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Mirza experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mirza performed 137 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. Mirza receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mirza received a total of $6,232 from 11 companies across 49 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. Mirza's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Scranton?
Dr. Mirza's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Mirza) 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. 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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