Dr. Sankaman Praisoody, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Praisoody
Dr. Sankaman Praisoody is a radiation oncology in Houston, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Praisoody performed 2,822 Medicare services across 2,706 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Praisoody received a total of $99,596 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 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. Praisoody 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 724 | $7 | $139 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 479 | $30 | $504 |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | 194 | $55 | $862 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | 167 | $62 | $1,228 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | 154 | $63 | $1,021 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 130 | $8 | $162 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 107 | $36 | $625 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 71 | $7 | $139 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 71 | $63 | $1,337 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 68 | $65 | $1,278 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 64 | $52 | $862 |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 57 | $85 | $1,324 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 56 | $41 | $633 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | 47 | $35 | $590 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 44 | $21 | $255 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 37 | $68 | $1,316 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 29 | $6 | $106 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 28 | $55 | $862 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | 24 | $31 | $633 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 24 | $9 | $212 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 24 | $7 | $121 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 23 | $7 | $121 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 22 | $7 | $133 |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | 20 | $56 | $845 |
| 3d radiographic procedure | 19 | $7 | $96 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 18 | $6 | $128 |
| Ct scan of middle spine without contrast | 17 | $34 | $619 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 16 | $7 | $147 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 15 | $21 | $382 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 14 | $42 | $705 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | 14 | $83 | $1,295 |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 12 | $20 | $341 |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast | 11 | $40 | $784 |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 11 | $52 | $849 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 11 | $17 | $418 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗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 (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (100%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for radiation oncology in TX.
Geographic Context
4.9 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 2024 |
| 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. Praisoody is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 1%), with 18 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. Praisoody experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Does Dr. Praisoody receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
How do Dr. Praisoody's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Houston?
What does Data Coverage mean?
Is this data up to date?
Explore related providers
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology