Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Rodman, MD

Thoracic Surgery · Corpus Christi, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3301 S ALAMEDA ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
3613718100
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1316002785 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. Rodman 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. Rodman

Dr. Charles Rodman is a thoracic surgery in Corpus Christi, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rodman performed 730 Medicare services across 406 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rodman received a total of $3,806 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 169 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Rodman 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 5% volume in TX$ $3,806 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
730
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for thoracic surgery
406
Unique beneficiaries
$513
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~38 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
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers173$131$400
Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance147$813$5,000
Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance141$1,075$7,500
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional69$15$30
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)54$59$125
New patient office visit (30-44 min)52$79$250
Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance49$1,273$5,000
Destruction of subsequent incompetent veins of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance45$215$2,500
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 ↗
$3,806
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $544/year across 7 years
Bottom 44% in TX for thoracic surgery
17
Companies
169
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
$3,806 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,094
2023
$734
2022
$670
2021
$607
2020
$173
2019
$280
2018
$249

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$883
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$836
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$717
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$392
Medtronic, Inc.
$286
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$133
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$127
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$127
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$81
Venclose Inc.
$67
Organogenesis Inc.
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$27
KCI USA, Inc.
$24
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$18
Hydrofera LLC
$17
Kerecis Limited
$13
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 64.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CUTIMED SORBACT · ClosureFast · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GRAFIX PL · General - Vascular Intervention · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · PURAPLY · SNAP · TEFLARO · URGOK2 · VARITHENA · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · VENASEAL · VenaSeal
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 $521 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Thoracic Surgerys within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$66,021
Nearest hospital
CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE
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. Rodman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% 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. Rodman experienced with ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rodman performed 173 ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 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. Rodman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rodman received a total of $3,806 from 17 companies across 169 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. Rodman's costs compare to other thoracic surgerys in Corpus Christi?
Dr. Rodman's average Medicare payment per service is $513. 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. Rodman) 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 →