Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dan Richardson, MD

Neuroradiology Physician · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR, Austin, TX 78727
5127955100
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1578567079 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Richardson 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. Richardson

Dr. Dan Richardson is a neuroradiology physician in Austin, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Richardson performed 12,718 Medicare services across 1,124 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Richardson is 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 14% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,718
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for neuroradiology physician
1,124
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~636 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)8,679$0$1
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)3,025$0$1
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast179$109$804
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast150$178$1,266
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast97$115$905
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast71$70$350
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast59$96$867
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast51$52$448
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast43$53$368
Mri scan of brain without contrast39$99$796
Blood creatinine level33$5$21
Ct scan of face without contrast30$63$444
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast28$170$1,297
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast26$77$415
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast24$134$652
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast23$73$411
Chest X-ray, 2 views22$14$68
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast20$115$698
Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast16$95$488
Chest X-ray, 1 view16$7$118
Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast15$215$1,451
Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast13$169$1,081
Mri scan of blood vessels of head with contrast12$148$1,275
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views12$15$88
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views12$30$120
Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast12$184$1,387
Mri scan of brain with contrast11$65$1,052
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.
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Geographic Context

Neuroradiology Physicians within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
2.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data✓ Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Richardson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Richardson experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Richardson performed 8,679 mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 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.
How do Dr. Richardson's costs compare to other neuroradiology physicians in Austin?
Dr. Richardson's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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 High for Dr. Richardson) 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 ↗, 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 →