Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Celine Ord, M.D.

Radiology - Diagnostic · Fredericksburg, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
753 S WASHINGTON ST BLDG D, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
8309904800
Registered in NPPES since 2008
NPI: 1457526048 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ord

Dr. Celine Ord is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Fredericksburg, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ord performed 3,583 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ord received a total of $337 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 16 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ord is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 30% volume in TX $337 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,583
Medicare services
Top 30% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$184
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
CT guidance for radiation therapy
This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery.
1,189 $97 $782
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery
Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session.
1,001 $289 $3,168
Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week
A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment.
272 $70 $332
Calculation of radiation therapy dose 250 $53 $265
Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions
Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions.
235 $153 $780
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device
This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated.
132 $99 $597
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
80 $87 $390
Complex radiation therapy planning 70 $135 $995
High precision radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body.
65 $1,472 $7,617
Design and construction of radiation treatment device
This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment.
64 $372 $1,882
Special radiation treatment 49 $113 $519
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 36 $173 $670
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
35 $128 $507
Special medical radiation therapy consultation
A consultation with a radiation oncologist to discuss treatment options and plan for medical radiation therapy.
30 $107 $518
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
30 $68 $275
Radiation treatment planning, complex
This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment.
19 $368 $2,140
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
14 $145 $546
3D radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery.
12 $389 $3,130
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$337
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $67/year across 5 years
Bottom 32% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
10
Companies
16
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$91
2023
$132
2022
$87
2020
$11
2019
$17

Payments by company (2024)

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$47
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Celgene Corporation
$72
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$47
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$43
ABBVIE INC.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$14
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 54.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axumin · FOUNDATIONONE · IMFINZI · KEYTRUDA · LIBTAYO · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · POSLUMA · Pomalyst · REBLOZYL · SOMATOM Confidence · SOMATOM go.Top · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · VENCLEXTA
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Radiology - diagnostics in nearby ZIP areas
3
County median income
$67,799
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HILL COUNTRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ord is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in TX), with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ord experienced with ct guidance for radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ord performed 1,189 ct guidance for radiation therapy services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ord receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ord received a total of $337 from 10 companies across 16 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Ord's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Fredericksburg?
Dr. Ord's average Medicare payment per service is $184. 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. Ord) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →