Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Tran

Radiation Oncology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
6431 FANNIN STREET, Houston, TX 77030
7135007653
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1417376823 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Tran 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. Tran

Dr. Michael Tran is a radiation oncology specialist in Houston, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tran performed 7,123 Medicare services across 6,701 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tran received a total of $12 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tran 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 11% volume in TX $12 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,123
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for radiation oncology
6,701
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~648 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 1,100 $6 $40
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 717 $28 $170
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 460 $60 $325
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 393 $60 $300
CT scan of chest, without contrast 369 $37 $200
Chest X-ray, 2 views 286 $7 $40
Ct scan of chest with contrast 214 $37 $215
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 212 $62 $315
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 166 $33 $200
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 153 $59 $315
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 145 $62 $315
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 145 $51 $260
Knee X-ray, 3 views 128 $6 $30
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 126 $34 $200
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 125 $47 $220
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 115 $8 $35
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 97 $6 $30
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 97 $45 $220
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast 96 $75 $375
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 96 $7 $31
Bone density scan (DEXA) 90 $9 $50
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 87 $84 $410
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 84 $7 $40
Mri scan of brain without contrast 83 $53 $260
Ct scan of leg without contrast 83 $36 $190
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 80 $6 $30
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 76 $6 $30
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 66 $50 $155
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 65 $77 $350
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 60 $53 $280
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 59 $44 $240
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 59 $35 $190
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 55 $69 $350
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 49 $6 $30
Ct scan of face without contrast 48 $28 $200
Screening mammography 44 $35 $130
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 43 $5 $30
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 42 $24 $130
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 38 $35 $200
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast 36 $158 $750
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 34 $7 $40
Mri scan of leg without contrast 32 $50 $220
Ct scan of arm without contrast 30 $34 $190
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 26 $5 $30
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 26 $80 $375
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 25 $8 $45
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 25 $83 $410
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 24 $18 $105
X-ray of both hips, 2 views 23 $8 $35
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 23 $5 $30
Ct scan of leg with contrast material 22 $43 $200
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 22 $14 $100
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 21 $54 $280
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 21 $79 $395
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 20 $6 $30
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 20 $54 $240
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views 19 $8 $40
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 18 $6 $30
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 17 $7 $39
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 16 $10 $55
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent 15 $18 $65
Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast 14 $44 $225
Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast 14 $72 $450
X-ray of elbow, 2 views 14 $6 $25
Ct scan of arm with contrast 14 $34 $200
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 14 $28 $103
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 13 $4 $25
Mri scan of leg before and after contrast 13 $73 $355
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 13 $23 $140
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck without contrast 12 $43 $220
Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast 12 $83 $450
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest 12 $12 $55
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast 12 $47 $245
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2020 ↗
$12
Total received (2020-2020)
Bottom 1% in TX for radiation oncology
1
Company
1
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2020
$12

Payments by company (2020)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
SHINGRIX
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
765
Per 100K population
16.1
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2020
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. Tran is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Tran experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tran performed 1,100 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.
Does Dr. Tran receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tran received a total of $12 from 1 company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Tran's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Houston?
Dr. Tran's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Tran) 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 ↗, 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. 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 →