Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chad Tang, MD

Radiology - Diagnostic · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030
7137926161
Registered in NPPES since 2012
NPI: 1376899419 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tang

Dr. Chad Tang is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Houston, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tang performed 2,287 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tang received a total of $77,170 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 90 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. Tang 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.

✓ 14 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 40% volume in TX $77,170 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,287
Medicare services
Top 40% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$81
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
Calculation of radiation therapy dose 595 $26 $378
Stereoscopic X-ray guidance for radiation therapy localization
This procedure uses stereoscopic X-ray imaging to precisely locate the target area for radiation therapy delivery.
402 $16 $211
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.
295 $35 $338
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.
193 $48 $711
Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions
Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions.
152 $152 $1,487
Complex radiation therapy planning 119 $129 $2,878
Special radiation treatment 99 $83 $1,375
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.
95 $181 $1,962
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.
94 $337 $4,407
Fractionated radiation therapy for cranial lesion
Treatment using radiation delivered in multiple sessions to manage a lesion in the head.
56 $521 $5,296
Respiratory data collection for radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves gathering respiratory data to help develop the optimal radiation treatment plan.
47 $84 $911
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 39 $139 $739
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.
23 $113 $534
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
21 $76 $266
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.
20 $67 $1,642
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.
20 $67 $264
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.
17 $176 $2,154
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 ↗
$77,170
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $12,862/year across 6 years
Top 2% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
90
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
$53,825
2023
$19,042
2022
$923
2021
$1,500
2019
$1,686
2018
$195

Payments by company (2024)

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50,000
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,423
Boston Scientific Corporation
$399
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$366
Elekta, Inc.
$306
VisionRT, Inc.
$221
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$74
Molli Surgical (us) Inc
$36
Top 3 companies account for 98.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50,000
Boston Scientific Corporation
$9,108
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$8,524
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,555
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$2,397
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,500
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$781
Elekta, Inc.
$634
RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)
$485
RefleXion Medical, Inc.
$238
Exelixis Inc.
$232
VisionRT, Inc.
$221
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$144
PFIZER INC.
$135
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$74
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$55
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
$51
Molli Surgical (us) Inc
$36
Top 3 companies account for 87.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · Bravos Afterloader System · CABOMETYX · Cabometyx · ELEKTA MEDICAL LINEAR ACCELERATOR · Esteya · FOTIVDA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL ONCOLOGY · GENERAL THERAPIES · ILLUCCIX · IMFINZI · Nubeqa · REFLEXION MEDICAL RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM · SpaceOAR System · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · Xofigo
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
141
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Tang is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Tang experienced with calculation of radiation therapy dose?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tang performed 595 calculation of radiation therapy dose 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. Tang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tang received a total of $77,170 from 18 companies across 90 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. Tang's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Houston?
Dr. Tang's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Tang) 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 →