Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Sanchirico, MD
Radiation Oncology · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sanchirico
Dr. Paul Sanchirico is a radiation oncology in El Paso, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sanchirico performed 5,162 Medicare services across 4,780 unique beneficiaries.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sanchirico is 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 17% volume in TX
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,162
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for radiation oncology
4,780
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~272 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 892 | $6 | $25 |
| Screening mammography | 316 | $34 | $95 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) | 314 | $27 | $75 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 278 | $61 | $240 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 143 | $36 | $161 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 143 | $9 | $26 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 117 | $48 | $225 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 111 | $37 | $151 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 111 | $62 | $251 |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 109 | $53 | $202 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 107 | $7 | $30 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 105 | $9 | $36 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 97 | $33 | $151 |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | 80 | $81 | $319 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 79 | $58 | $229 |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 77 | $78 | $306 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 72 | $6 | $26 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 70 | $23 | $89 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 65 | $8 | $28 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 65 | $6 | $25 |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | 64 | $49 | $192 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 64 | $20 | $78 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | 62 | $13 | $49 |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 53 | $8 | $32 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 49 | $5 | $26 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 49 | $70 | $269 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 49 | $26 | $76 |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 46 | $48 | $150 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 45 | $41 | $175 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 45 | $10 | $40 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | 44 | $237 | $865 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | 44 | $62 | $229 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | 43 | $58 | $230 |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | 40 | $25 | $95 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 37 | $51 | $207 |
| Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) | 37 | $20 | $75 |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | 33 | $75 | $285 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 32 | $46 | $175 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 30 | $5 | $26 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | 30 | $22 | $88 |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | 30 | $29 | $112 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 29 | $7 | $28 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 29 | $5 | $22 |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | 29 | $49 | $152 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access | 29 | $16 | $75 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 28 | $26 | $96 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | 26 | $33 | $151 |
| Ct scan of pelvis without contrast | 26 | $37 | $143 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | 25 | $29 | $148 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 25 | $6 | $25 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 24 | $7 | $40 |
| Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying | 24 | $28 | $101 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 23 | $7 | $28 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 23 | $72 | $266 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 23 | $22 | $84 |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast | 21 | $44 | $179 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 20 | $6 | $28 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 20 | $19 | $69 |
| Mri scan of both breasts | 20 | $74 | $340 |
| Removal of central venous tube with port or pump | 19 | $132 | $500 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 19 | $16 | $59 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 18 | $25 | $111 |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | 18 | $52 | $208 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 18 | $6 | $22 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 18 | $18 | $71 |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | 18 | $24 | $80 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 17 | $6 | $25 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 17 | $5 | $33 |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 17 | $74 | $293 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 16 | $5 | $26 |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | 16 | $33 | $140 |
| Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs | 15 | $30 | $108 |
| Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | 14 | $63 | $293 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | 14 | $6 | $22 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 14 | $5 | $22 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 2 views | 14 | $7 | $30 |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | 14 | $32 | $143 |
| Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older | 13 | $61 | $250 |
| Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy | 13 | $68 | $286 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 13 | $5 | $22 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity | 13 | $21 | $86 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | 12 | $48 | $215 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | 12 | $105 | $407 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | 12 | $26 | $105 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 12 | $26 | $79 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | 12 | $28 | $156 |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | 11 | $7 | $34 |
| Ct scan of middle spine without contrast | 11 | $34 | $151 |
| Mri scan of abdomen without contrast | 11 | $52 | $190 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
46.6% medium
53.1% routine
Geographic Context
Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
7.2
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | — No payments | N/A |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Sanchirico is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), 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. Sanchirico experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sanchirico performed 892 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.
How do Dr. Sanchirico's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in El Paso?
Dr. Sanchirico's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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 High for Dr. Sanchirico) 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 →
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