Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Beauchamp, MD

Radiation Oncology · Corpus Christi, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3226 S ALAMEDA ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
3618886684
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1578557161 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. Beauchamp 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. Beauchamp

Dr. Robert Beauchamp is a radiation oncology in Corpus Christi, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beauchamp performed 33,481 Medicare services across 3,031 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beauchamp received a total of $32 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. Beauchamp 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $32 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
33,481
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for radiation oncology
3,031
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,674 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)29,407$0$2
Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml1,050$1$4
Chest X-ray, 2 views434$22$137
Bone density scan (DEXA)339$37$300
CT scan of chest, without contrast142$98$1,037
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)129$1$76
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast107$236$2,090
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries104$137$280
Foot X-ray, 3+ views103$22$112
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement99$88$360
Joint injection, major joint98$47$271
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan92$1,223$4,500
Ct scan of chest with contrast88$98$1,109
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast85$253$2,261
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity81$76$450
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view75$19$112
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen72$82$455
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen72$62$450
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow72$137$624
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views68$24$139
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast61$138$1,971
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast56$265$2,500
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views53$22$115
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views53$32$168
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening45$138$1,037
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views38$33$175
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers38$85$330
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views31$21$114
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers28$137$737
Ultrasound of hemodialysis access27$85$187
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts25$166$737
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views22$22$150
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views20$30$216
Complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access20$177$737
Ct scan of chest before and after contrast19$144$1,166
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views19$24$123
Knee X-ray, 3 views18$22$141
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan18$1,225$4,500
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast16$174$1,271
Double contrast x-ray of esophagus16$78$426
Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract15$104$356
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta15$104$375
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body14$213$554
Technetium tc-99m medronate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries14$30$300
X-ray of paranasal sinus, minimum of 3 views13$27$217
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast13$203$1,248
Ct scan of abdomen with contrast13$168$1,010
X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views11$24$120
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views11$15$116
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views11$14$117
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium11$67$400
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 ↗
$32
Total received (2018-2018)
Bottom 17% 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
$32 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2018
$32

Payments by company (2018)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$32
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
MAGNETOM Aera
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 $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys 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 NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2018
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. Beauchamp is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Beauchamp experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beauchamp performed 29,407 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. Beauchamp receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beauchamp received a total of $32 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. Beauchamp's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Corpus Christi?
Dr. Beauchamp's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Beauchamp) 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 →