Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ryan Vancura, M.D.

Neuroradiology Physician · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
12554 RIATA VISTA CIRCLE, Austin, TX 78727
5127955100
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1386840940 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. Vancura 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. Vancura

Dr. Ryan Vancura is a neuroradiology physician in Austin, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vancura performed 2,167 Medicare services across 2,139 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vancura received a total of $5,734 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neuroradiology 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. Vancura 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 ▲ 2,167 Medicare services $5,734 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,167
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in TX for neuroradiology physician
2,139
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~120 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 372 $7 $138
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 325 $30 $504
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 215 $63 $1,337
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 132 $36 $621
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 124 $62 $1,278
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 123 $63 $1,316
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 87 $61 $1,228
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 83 $63 $1,021
Ct scan of chest with contrast 66 $39 $705
CT scan of chest, without contrast 61 $38 $633
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 61 $16 $418
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 57 $35 $590
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 54 $35 $619
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 45 $6 $137
Chest X-ray, 2 views 44 $8 $162
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 29 $80 $1,637
Mri scan of brain without contrast 27 $54 $862
Ct scan of face without contrast 25 $30 $633
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast 22 $175 $772
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 21 $8 $212
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 19 $20 $382
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 18 $94 $661
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 18 $6 $106
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 17 $84 $1,324
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 16 $7 $133
Mri scan of brain with contrast 15 $60 $1,052
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 15 $6 $121
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 15 $40 $632
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 14 $6 $128
Knee X-ray, 3 views 13 $7 $121
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 12 $38 $278
Ct scan of leg without contrast 11 $36 $590
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 11 $17 $358
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 ↗
$5,734
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $819/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for neuroradiology physician
23
Companies
93
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
$4,234 (73.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,500 (26.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$107
2023
$316
2022
$890
2021
$323
2020
$1,935
2019
$612
2018
$1,551

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$1,500
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,130
Boston Scientific Corporation
$778
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$431
Inari Medical, Inc.
$287
Stryker Corporation
$271
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$203
Endocare, Inc.
$203
Cook Medical LLC
$202
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$137
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$107
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$101
Ethicon US, LLC
$87
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$59
Medtronic, Inc.
$50
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Terumo Medical Corporation
$38
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$30
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$27
Sirtex Medical Inc
$17
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$15
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.4% of total 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 (74%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for neuroradiology physician in TX.

Equivalent to $265 per 100 Medicare services performed
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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 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. Vancura is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Vancura experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vancura performed 372 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Vancura receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vancura received a total of $5,734 from 23 companies across 93 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. Vancura's costs compare to other neuroradiology physicians in Austin?
Dr. Vancura's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Vancura) 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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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 →