Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Marouane Bouchareb, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR, Austin, TX 78727
5127955100
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1902082753 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. Bouchareb 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. Bouchareb

Dr. Marouane Bouchareb is a radiation oncology specialist in Austin, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bouchareb performed 18,671 Medicare services across 2,245 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bouchareb received a total of $12,125 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 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. Bouchareb 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in TX $12,125 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
18,671
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for radiation oncology
2,245
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,037 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 14,645 $0 $1
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 1,735 $0 $1
Chest X-ray, 1 view 575 $7 $137
Chest X-ray, 2 views 323 $16 $64
Blood creatinine level 128 $5 $21
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 82 $62 $250
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 78 $141 $745
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 74 $57 $212
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 68 $7 $137
Gallium ga-68 gozetotide, diagnostic, (illuccix), 1 millicurie 61 $785 $2,543
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 60 $63 $339
Ct scan of chest with contrast 57 $62 $286
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 46 $118 $616
CT scan of chest, without contrast 40 $75 $302
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 37 $153 $788
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 37 $1,258 $3,160
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 33 $7 $121
Review by radiologist of additional artery image 32 $81 $1,194
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 29 $212 $820
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 28 $55 $263
Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, additional second, third, and beyond 27 $98 $448
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 26 $11 $57
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 25 $86 $691
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 24 $6 $128
Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc 24 $1 $5
Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch 23 $735 $4,658
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 21 $199 $868
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries 21 $90 $392
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 19 $23 $85
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 19 $70 $261
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 18 $112 $520
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 17 $7 $110
Knee X-ray, 3 views 17 $16 $63
Occlusion of growths or obstructed vessels with review by radiologist 16 $7,449 $22,713
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 16 $154 $850
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 15 $49 $200
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 15 $33 $104
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 15 $40 $160
Ct scan of lower spine with contrast 14 $44 $662
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 14 $46 $188
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 13 $12 $70
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta 13 $66 $189
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 12 $7 $106
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 12 $41 $197
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 12 $14 $315
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 11 $87 $285
Ct scan of middle spine with contrast 11 $44 $723
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 11 $6 $105
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 11 $7 $147
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 11 $60 $206
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.
0.1% high complexity
91.7% medium
8.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,125
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,732/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for radiation oncology
16
Companies
119
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
$12,125 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,502
2023
$1,493
2022
$3,191
2021
$1,709
2020
$125
2019
$451
2018
$1,654

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,956
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,701
Terumo Medical Corporation
$1,405
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$940
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$447
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$350
Cook Medical LLC
$345
Inari Medical, Inc.
$259
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$223
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$151
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$125
Ethicon US, LLC
$64
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$57
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$47
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$38
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 74.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for radiation oncology in TX.

Equivalent to $65 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
148
Per 100K population
11.3
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
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. Bouchareb is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of TX peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.

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. Bouchareb experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bouchareb performed 14,645 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Bouchareb receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bouchareb received a total of $12,125 from 16 companies across 119 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. Bouchareb's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Austin?
Dr. Bouchareb's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Bouchareb) 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. 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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