Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alexander Craft, D.O., M.S.

Radiation Oncology · Corpus Christi, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1812 S ALAMEDA ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
3618877000
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1194022236 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. Craft 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. Craft

Dr. Alexander Craft is a radiation oncology specialist in Corpus Christi, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Craft performed 7,683 Medicare services across 3,281 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Craft received a total of $2,342 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 31 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. Craft 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ Top 10% volume in TX $2,342 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,683
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for radiation oncology
3,281
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~512 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 3,565 $0 $0
Chest X-ray, 2 views 801 $22 $70
Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml 750 $1 $3
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 240 $143 $985
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 213 $149 $985
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 160 $143 $985
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 147 $21 $67
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 144 $29 $79
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 121 $29 $77
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 121 $131 $405
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 77 $68 $200
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 74 $31 $130
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 74 $74 $236
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 72 $23 $67
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 63 $25 $68
Knee X-ray, 3 views 61 $23 $68
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 60 $128 $985
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 55 $34 $106
Ct scan of leg without contrast 50 $95 $600
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 48 $84 $266
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 39 $21 $73
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 39 $27 $61
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 39 $23 $59
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 38 $27 $80
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 38 $20 $70
Mri scan of leg without contrast 38 $164 $985
Steroid injection (triamcinolone) 37 $1 $9
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 35 $58 $184
Ct scan of arm without contrast 34 $99 $600
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 34 $19 $62
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 31 $123 $402
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 24 $19 $124
Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity 24 $78 $210
Blood creatinine level 24 $5 $17
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 23 $22 $69
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views 22 $39 $94
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views 22 $36 $109
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views 21 $24 $79
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 21 $91 $600
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 20 $245 $2,085
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 20 $81 $147
CT scan of chest, without contrast 19 $92 $600
X-ray of joint between lower spine and hip bone, 3 or more views 17 $30 $82
Mri scan of arm without contrast 17 $202 $985
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 17 $22 $70
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 15 $242 $750
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 14 $19 $76
Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract 14 $63 $208
Joint injection, major joint 13 $45 $173
Chest X-ray, 1 view 13 $17 $55
X-ray of foot, 2 views 13 $15 $55
Mri scan of pelvis without contrast 12 $168 $985
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 ↗
$2,342
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $390/year across 6 years
Top 19% in TX for radiation oncology
4
Companies
31
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
$2,342 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$24
2023
$489
2022
$108
2020
$398
2019
$1,251
2018
$72

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$1,174
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$1,033
GE HEALTHCARE
$115
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$20
Top 3 companies account for 99.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Ingenia 1.5T R5 · Luminos Agile Max · MAGNETOM Altea · MAGNETOM Free.Max · MAGNETOM Sola · MAGNETOM Vida 3T · Multitom Rax
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 $30 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
43
Per 100K population
12.2
County median income
$66,021
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI
0.0 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. Craft is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of TX peers, with 15 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. Craft experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Craft performed 3,565 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. Craft receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Craft received a total of $2,342 from 4 companies across 31 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. Craft's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Corpus Christi?
Dr. Craft's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Craft) 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 →