Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chisaroka Echendu, M.D., PH.D.

Radiology - Diagnostic · Beaumont, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
310 N 11TH ST, Beaumont, TX 77702
4099815510
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1336404748 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. Echendu 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. Echendu

Dr. Chisaroka Echendu is a radiology - diagnostic in Beaumont, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Echendu performed 1,482 Medicare services across 352 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Echendu received a total of $1,313 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. 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. Echendu 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ 1,482 Medicare services$ $1,313 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,482
Medicare services
Bottom 45% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
352
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~114 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
CT guidance for radiation therapy509$34$131
Calculation of radiation therapy dose203$24$96
Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions192$145$541
Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy187$16$60
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)157$65$377
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device149$46$178
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)24$129$643
Complex radiation therapy planning21$122$495
3d radiation therapy planning14$172$660
Special radiation treatment14$82$312
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area12$27$108
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 ↗
$1,313
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $219/year across 6 years
Top 35% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
37
Companies
62
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
$1,313 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$489
2023
$302
2022
$283
2020
$61
2019
$105
2018
$74

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Incyte Corporation
$94
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$81
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$76
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$71
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$64
GENZYME CORPORATION
$57
VisionRT, Inc.
$46
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$43
Amgen Inc.
$40
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$38
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$36
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$36
Olympus America Inc.
$35
Lilly USA, LLC
$33
Novocure Inc.
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$30
PFIZER INC.
$29
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$29
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$27
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$27
SOBI, INC
$26
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Celgene Corporation
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Eisai Inc.
$17
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$17
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Seagen Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$14
EISAI INC.
$13
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 19.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BRAFTOVI · Balversa · ENT Videoscopes · ERBITUX · ERLEADA · Enhertu · FERAHEME · Flexitouch Plus · IMBRUVICA · INJECTAFER · JAKAFI · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · KRAZATI · LONSURF · Lenvima · MONJUVI · NERLYNX · NINLARO · OGSIVEO · ORGOVYX · Olympus ENT Fiber Scopes · Oncology · Optune · PEMAZYRE · Prolia · QINLOCK · Quadramet · RYBREVANT · Revlimid · Rezlidhia · SARCLISA · SYLVANT · SYNAGIS · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TUKYSA · Tavalisse · VERZENIO · VYXEOS · XARELTO · XGEVA · XTANDI · Xofigo · ZEPZELCA · Zoladex
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.

Equivalent to $89 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiology - Diagnostics within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
2.4
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH
0.0 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. Echendu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Echendu experienced with ct guidance for radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Echendu performed 509 ct guidance for radiation therapy 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. Echendu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Echendu received a total of $1,313 from 37 companies across 62 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. Echendu's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Beaumont?
Dr. Echendu's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Echendu) 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 →