Dr. Daniel Nobrega Da Costa, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Nobrega Da Costa
Dr. Daniel Nobrega Da Costa is a radiation oncology in Houston, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nobrega Da Costa performed 3,156 Medicare services across 918 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nobrega Da Costa received a total of $5,681 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 10 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nobrega Da Costa 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 (gadobutrol) | 2,225 | $0 | $3 |
| Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | 242 | $87 | $466 |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | 195 | $31 | $143 |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 115 | $79 | $374 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 105 | $7 | $78 |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | 32 | $92 | $920 |
| Review by radiologist of mri guidance for needle placement | 32 | $52 | $241 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 28 | $65 | $261 |
| Mri guidance for tissue removal | 24 | $146 | $825 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 21 | $26 | $137 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 20 | $135 | $664 |
| Other procedure on urinary system | 19 | $498 | $4,347 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 19 | $66 | $250 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 17 | $16 | $105 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 16 | $6 | $107 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 16 | $21 | $107 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 16 | $28 | $137 |
| Mri scan of abdomen without contrast | 14 | $51 | $209 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2023)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (73%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Nobrega Da Costa is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 11%).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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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.
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