Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Cristin Dickerson, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
2020 ALBANS RD, Houston, TX 77005
8329144552
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1588640148 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Dickerson 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. Dickerson

Dr. Cristin Dickerson is a radiation oncology specialist in Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dickerson performed 12,645 Medicare services across 1,755 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dickerson 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,645
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for radiation oncology
1,755
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~632 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
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 6,081 $0 $8
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 4,814 $0 $1
Chest X-ray, 2 views 217 $17 $65
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 178 $116 $500
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 111 $95 $404
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 85 $106 $429
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 74 $22 $99
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 70 $23 $102
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 58 $14 $74
CT scan of chest, without contrast 55 $62 $298
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 55 $27 $110
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 52 $18 $81
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 50 $39 $174
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 48 $168 $721
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 43 $75 $269
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 38 $50 $233
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 34 $176 $646
Ct scan of arm without contrast 32 $78 $300
Ct scan of leg without contrast 31 $85 $375
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta 31 $76 $236
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 31 $106 $415
Ct scan of chest with contrast 29 $86 $384
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 29 $83 $254
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 27 $89 $420
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 27 $18 $71
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 25 $181 $771
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 25 $18 $88
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 23 $19 $82
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 21 $17 $83
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 20 $55 $259
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 19 $17 $93
Joint injection, major joint 17 $52 $130
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 17 $80 $358
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 17 $67 $223
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 17 $97 $125
Ct scan of face without contrast 16 $68 $272
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 16 $7 $104
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 14 $22 $83
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 14 $63 $240
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 13 $11 $81
Knee X-ray, 3 views 13 $12 $92
Mri scan of leg without contrast 13 $140 $577
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 12 $17 $71
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 11 $95 $405
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 11 $17 $65
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 11 $77 $387
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.
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
783
Per 100K population
16.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
1.6 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. Dickerson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.

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. Dickerson experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dickerson performed 6,081 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 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. Dickerson's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Houston?
Dr. Dickerson's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Dickerson) 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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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 ↗, 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 →