Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rajesh Amin, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
12951 SOUTH FWY, Houston, TX 77047
7135265771
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1245220102 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. Amin 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. Amin

Dr. Rajesh Amin is a radiation oncology in Houston, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Amin performed 43,208 Medicare services across 8,070 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Amin received a total of $240 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 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. Amin 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $240 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
43,208
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for radiation oncology
8,070
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,160 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)25,302$0$1
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)9,570$0$1
Chest X-ray, 2 views1,362$15$99
Bone density scan (DEXA)554$28$152
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast525$88$1,500
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast335$103$1,500
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast319$101$1,500
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views279$16$94
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views274$23$149
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views273$19$119
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast257$80$1,500
CT scan of chest, without contrast217$58$1,358
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views209$19$93
Mri scan of brain without contrast200$94$1,500
Knee X-ray, 3 views196$19$118
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views184$27$166
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views161$19$110
Foot X-ray, 3+ views129$17$100
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium111$51$1,358
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views107$21$134
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue101$59$438
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast97$77$1,379
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen87$55$411
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast83$49$1,400
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity83$56$379
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view79$14$91
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast79$173$1,384
X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views78$16$105
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast75$70$1,500
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast72$198$1,385
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views67$26$167
Ct scan of chest with contrast59$59$1,350
X-ray of foot, 2 views58$15$77
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast58$186$1,934
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views56$14$104
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow56$112$569
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views55$18$110
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function52$21$181
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views50$15$113
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views49$26$146
Mri scan of leg without contrast43$125$1,500
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast42$104$1,500
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast42$148$1,500
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen42$40$315
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views41$20$119
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views38$20$128
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow38$128$836
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast36$57$1,400
Interpretation of trabecular bone score (tbs) and report on fracture risk36$8$85
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views34$13$115
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views34$15$107
X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views32$17$97
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow31$28$370
3d radiographic procedure29$7$67
Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast26$131$1,500
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views26$9$65
Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot25$18$83
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers25$77$383
X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views24$35$230
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening23$52$384
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest23$9$104
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers22$111$574
X-ray of both hips, 2 views21$19$140
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views21$17$97
Ct scan of leg without contrast21$65$1,400
Ultrasound scan of chest21$22$188
X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views20$29$191
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast20$129$1,838
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views20$21$119
X-ray of ankle, 2 views20$15$100
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast20$139$1,354
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views19$18$111
Mri scan of arm without contrast18$175$1,500
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views17$18$103
Chest X-ray, 1 view16$11$99
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast16$114$1,400
Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract16$33$238
Ultrasound scan of scrotum16$23$216
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast15$41$367
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views15$19$111
Ultrasound scan of transplanted kidney15$29$253
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels15$6$58
Ct scan of face without contrast14$64$1,400
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast14$104$1,400
X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views14$15$108
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus14$55$317
X-ray of ribs on both sides of body, 3 views13$23$119
X-ray of abdomen, minimum of 3 views13$24$200
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta13$56$57
Mri scan of pelvis without contrast12$119$1,500
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast12$54$382
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina12$65$445
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis12$47$384
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast11$64$1,400
X-ray of joint between lower spine and hip bone, 3 or more views11$23$117
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast11$89$660
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 2022 ↗
$240
Total received (2019-2022)
Avg $60/year across 4 years
Top 46% in TX for radiation oncology
7
Companies
11
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
$240 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$116
2021
$21
2020
$40
2019
$62

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$56
ABBVIE INC.
$44
Shionogi Inc
$41
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$40
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$21
Eisai Inc.
$21
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 58.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVYCAZ · ENDOFLIP · GATTEX · Lenvima · Mulpleta · TEFLARO · VENOVO
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 $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
721
Per 100K population
15.2
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE
4.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2022
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Amin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Amin experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Amin performed 25,302 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Amin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Amin received a total of $240 from 7 companies across 11 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. Amin's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Houston?
Dr. Amin'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 Very High for Dr. Amin) 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 →
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 →