Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Hays, MD

Radiation Oncology · Brownwood, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
531 COUNTY ROAD 611, Brownwood, TX 76801
3257845709
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1083666549 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. Hays 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. Hays

Dr. John Hays is a radiation oncology in Brownwood, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hays performed 4,347 Medicare services across 4,160 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hays received a total of $52 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 3 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. Hays 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 21% volume in TX$ $52 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,347
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for radiation oncology
4,160
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~229 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view753$6$34
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)444$28$113
Screening mammography443$36$138
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast348$28$160
Bone density scan (DEXA)318$9$51
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast149$62$372
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast125$62$341
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast90$57$347
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance76$81$600
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast76$29$201
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen70$20$110
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)69$21$113
Mri scan of brain without contrast64$50$278
Chest X-ray, 2 views55$7$41
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow55$27$150
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers55$16$80
Ct scan of chest with contrast52$40$233
CT scan of chest, without contrast47$35$216
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast47$24$141
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views46$8$42
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view39$7$34
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast39$29$146
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts38$34$181
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast36$80$388
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers35$23$129
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue34$18$99
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast33$58$327
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast31$59$303
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast31$33$298
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts31$26$104
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views30$6$30
Knee X-ray, 3 views29$7$33
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views24$6$35
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views24$6$31
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast24$49$256
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast24$82$600
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast23$77$429
X-ray of spine, 1 view22$6$26
Foot X-ray, 3+ views22$5$30
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function21$20$91
3d radiographic procedure21$7$36
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views20$9$39
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views20$6$31
Ct scan of leg without contrast18$31$189
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast17$51$279
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views16$8$43
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast16$51$251
Ct scan of face without contrast15$25$196
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views15$4$30
Mri scan of leg before and after contrast15$71$370
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast15$77$445
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen14$20$152
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity14$24$139
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views13$9$38
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast13$30$200
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest13$11$55
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast13$64$410
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus13$21$79
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels13$24$85
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow13$24$212
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast12$43$256
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement12$21$94
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast11$37$189
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views11$6$31
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views11$5$30
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis11$23$129
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 2023 ↗
$52
Total received (2019-2023)
Avg $26/year across 2 years
Bottom 24% in TX for radiation oncology
3
Companies
3
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
$52 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$35
2019
$17

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$19
HOLOGIC INC
$17
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3DIMENSIONS · Luminos Agile Max · Vantage Orian
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 $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
13.1
County median income
$55,305
Nearest hospital
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER BROWNWOOD
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2023
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. Hays is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Hays experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hays performed 753 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. Hays receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hays received a total of $52 from 3 companies across 3 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. Hays's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Brownwood?
Dr. Hays's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Hays) 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 →