Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Simon Trubek, MD

Radiation Oncology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Speaking/Promotional
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR, Austin, TX 78727
5127955100
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1366446890 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. Trubek 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. Trubek

Dr. Simon Trubek is a radiation oncology in Austin, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Trubek performed 7,862 Medicare services across 3,484 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Trubek received a total of $6,267 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 10 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Trubek 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in TX$ $6,267 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,862
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for radiation oncology
3,484
Unique beneficiaries
$187
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~393 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)3,125$0$1
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan981$613$2,159
Gallium ga-68 gozetotide, diagnostic, (illuccix), 1 millicurie659$771$2,739
Gallium ga-68, dotatate, diagnostic, 0.1 millicurie396$148$517
Chest X-ray, 1 view378$7$138
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries375$89$384
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast202$80$462
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body196$83$361
Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie166$564$1,781
Ct scan of chest with contrast151$46$230
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan135$593$2,064
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast121$91$541
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast115$67$393
CT scan of chest, without contrast109$39$219
Technetium tc-99m medronate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries70$36$138
Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times67$100$420
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view54$7$135
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast36$65$1,316
Blood creatinine level35$5$21
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers35$16$418
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying33$42$187
Knee X-ray, 3 views30$7$117
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs30$35$191
Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration26$50$187
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views25$8$212
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect and ct scan25$126$646
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation24$36$694
Nuclear medicine studies of kidney, blood flow, and function22$65$386
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging22$98$427
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging22$68$364
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views21$7$133
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast18$54$340
Chest X-ray, 2 views17$11$77
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening17$54$162
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views17$7$121
Bone density scan (DEXA)17$28$160
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue16$51$206
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen14$22$382
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views13$7$116
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect13$44$268
Nuclear medicine study of thyroid and thyroid function12$18$87
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck before and after contrast11$58$187
Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system11$41$833
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 ↗
$6,267
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,567/year across 4 years
Top 10% in TX for radiation oncology
4
Companies
10
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,233 (67.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,500 (23.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$534 (8.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,500
2023
$212
2022
$4,407
2018
$148

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$5,945
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$188
Advanced Accelerator Applications
$106
CARDINAL HEALTH 414 LLC
$29
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axumin · ILLUCCIX · LUTATHERA (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate)
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 →

The majority of payments (68%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in radiation oncology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for radiation oncology in TX.

Equivalent to $80 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys 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 NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Trubek is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 10%), 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. Trubek experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Trubek performed 3,125 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. Trubek receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Trubek received a total of $6,267 from 4 companies across 10 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. Trubek's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Austin?
Dr. Trubek's average Medicare payment per service is $187. 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. Trubek) 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 →