Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Surratt, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Bellaire, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4600 BRAEBURN DR, Bellaire, TX 77401
7136662498
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1639368939 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. Surratt 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. Surratt

Dr. John Surratt is a radiation oncology specialist in Bellaire, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Surratt performed 4,141 Medicare services across 4,053 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Surratt received a total of $73 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 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. Surratt 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 22% volume in TX $73 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,141
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for radiation oncology
4,053
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~230 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
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 1,498 $32 $289
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 298 $57 $503
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 284 $38 $394
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 281 $65 $594
Mri scan of brain without contrast 261 $57 $505
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 225 $67 $594
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 218 $88 $797
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 194 $37 $393
Ct scan of face without contrast 117 $32 $382
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 111 $9 $80
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 65 $10 $106
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 53 $37 $392
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 52 $9 $76
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 48 $56 $538
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 42 $87 $805
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 40 $44 $404
X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, minimum of 6 views 35 $17 $129
X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views 32 $12 $125
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 31 $52 $467
X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views 28 $12 $124
Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast 24 $43 $404
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views 22 $9 $76
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 20 $11 $106
X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views 20 $12 $102
X-ray of spine, 1 view 19 $6 $51
Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast 18 $87 $865
Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast 16 $77 $526
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 14 $58 $540
Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast 14 $88 $858
Ct scan of head or brain before and after contrast 13 $48 $432
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck without contrast 13 $50 $433
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 13 $8 $76
X-ray of middle spine, minimum of 4 views 11 $10 $75
X-ray of joint between lower spine and hip bone, 3 or more views 11 $9 $68
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 2018 ↗
$73
Total received (2018-2018)
Bottom 29% in TX for radiation oncology
1
Company
1
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
$73 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2018
$73

Payments by company (2018)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$73
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA
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 $2 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
782
Per 100K population
16.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF BELLAIRE
1.2 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 2018
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. Surratt is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Surratt experienced with ct scan of head/brain, without contrast?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Surratt performed 1,498 ct scan of head/brain, without contrast 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. Surratt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Surratt received a total of $73 from 1 company across 1 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. Surratt's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Bellaire?
Dr. Surratt's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Surratt) 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 →