Dr. Frank Chia, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Chia
Dr. Frank Chia is a radiation oncology specialist in Austin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chia performed 14,803 Medicare services across 2,527 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chia received a total of $232 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. Chia 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) | 8,327 | $0 | $1 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | 3,950 | $0 | $1 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 627 | $7 | $138 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 123 | $64 | $311 |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 116 | $187 | $1,122 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 102 | $7 | $134 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 76 | $132 | $743 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 73 | $7 | $118 |
| Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | 70 | $202 | $1,364 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 66 | $57 | $293 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 65 | $16 | $418 |
| Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) | 65 | $21 | $212 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 64 | $64 | $1,316 |
| Screening mammography | 60 | $35 | $263 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 50 | $7 | $128 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 47 | $6 | $110 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 46 | $8 | $212 |
| Blood creatinine level | 44 | $5 | $21 |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | 43 | $33 | $357 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 41 | $8 | $158 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | 41 | $26 | $426 |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | 41 | $27 | $284 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 39 | $10 | $133 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 37 | $6 | $113 |
| 3d radiographic procedure | 37 | $7 | $96 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 34 | $6 | $121 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | 33 | $28 | $480 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 32 | $6 | $110 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 32 | $79 | $518 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 31 | $22 | $382 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 31 | $26 | $469 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 28 | $21 | $347 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 27 | $113 | $712 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 23 | $6 | $128 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 21 | $7 | $116 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) | 21 | $29 | $177 |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 20 | $91 | $303 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 19 | $6 | $147 |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | 19 | $26 | $274 |
| Ultrasound of one side of head and neck blood flow | 19 | $18 | $271 |
| Mri scan of abdomen without contrast | 18 | $54 | $823 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 17 | $9 | $149 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 17 | $6 | $110 |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | 17 | $18 | $358 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views | 16 | $8 | $212 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 15 | $8 | $158 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 14 | $82 | $1,637 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 14 | $20 | $255 |
| Ct scan of pelvis without contrast | 13 | $41 | $632 |
| Ct scan of lower spine with contrast | 11 | $41 | $662 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 11 | $34 | $195 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
2.9 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. Chia is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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