Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nathan Cecava, MD
Dermatology · Lackland Afb, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cecava
Dr. Nathan Cecava is a dermatology specialist in Lackland Afb, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cecava performed 9,614 Medicare services across 8,662 unique beneficiaries.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cecava 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in TX
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,614
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for dermatology
8,662
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~506 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 | 2,029 | $7 | $18 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 708 | $29 | $83 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 500 | $7 | $22 |
| Screening mammography | 446 | $36 | $75 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) | 439 | $29 | $60 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 384 | $62 | $172 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 357 | $65 | $180 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 274 | $34 | $97 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 254 | $9 | $19 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 236 | $37 | $106 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 203 | $64 | $179 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 175 | $6 | $18 |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 137 | $20 | $57 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 137 | $16 | $44 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 131 | $8 | $23 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 115 | $8 | $22 |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | 110 | $55 | $146 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 106 | $7 | $19 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 102 | $21 | $59 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 101 | $9 | $26 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast | 101 | $26 | $83 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 96 | $24 | $69 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 93 | $40 | $115 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | 93 | $34 | $97 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | 89 | $28 | $79 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | 83 | $62 | $173 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | 82 | $59 | $358 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 81 | $6 | $17 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 80 | $52 | $146 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 80 | $29 | $80 |
| Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) | 68 | $23 | $60 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 67 | $6 | $17 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 61 | $6 | $17 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 61 | $7 | $17 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 60 | $6 | $17 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | 59 | $29 | $84 |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | 58 | $31 | $97 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 57 | $6 | $17 |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 54 | $58 | $155 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 51 | $27 | $77 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | 46 | $6 | $17 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 45 | $20 | $57 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 40 | $6 | $16 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 39 | $10 | $27 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 39 | $51 | $133 |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | 36 | $37 | $97 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 36 | $26 | $72 |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | 36 | $27 | $79 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | 36 | $30 | $78 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 35 | $56 | $146 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 2 views | 35 | $8 | $23 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 34 | $7 | $18 |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 32 | $81 | $225 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 31 | $18 | $53 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 30 | $8 | $22 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views | 30 | $6 | $17 |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast | 29 | $48 | $136 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 29 | $67 | $197 |
| Ct scan of pelvis without contrast | 28 | $40 | $107 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 26 | $49 | $134 |
| X-ray of shoulder, 1 view | 25 | $6 | $15 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 25 | $75 | $215 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | 25 | $24 | $82 |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | 24 | $26 | $55 |
| X-ray of forearm, 2 views | 23 | $6 | $16 |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | 23 | $85 | $233 |
| Double contrast x-ray of esophagus | 21 | $26 | $69 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 3 views | 20 | $8 | $22 |
| Ct scan of middle spine without contrast | 20 | $34 | $97 |
| Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | 19 | $82 | $215 |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast | 18 | $45 | $118 |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | 17 | $9 | $26 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 17 | $5 | $14 |
| Ct scan of arm without contrast | 16 | $37 | $97 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | 16 | $10 | $29 |
| Mri scan of leg without contrast | 16 | $47 | $133 |
| Ultrasound scan of scrotum | 16 | $23 | $63 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 15 | $7 | $19 |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | 15 | $16 | $47 |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | 14 | $55 | $146 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | 13 | $67 | $225 |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | 13 | $6 | $19 |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast | 12 | $43 | $118 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 12 | $8 | $22 |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 12 | $79 | $215 |
| Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract | 12 | $31 | $87 |
| Single contrast x-ray of small intestine | 12 | $30 | $79 |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views | 11 | $8 | $22 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views | 11 | $8 | $22 |
| 3d radiographic procedure | 11 | $7 | $19 |
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.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
404
Per 100K population
19.8
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
WESTOVER HILLS BAPTIST HOSPITAL
6.2 mi
6.2 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. Cecava is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with 19 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. Cecava experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cecava performed 2,029 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.
How do Dr. Cecava's costs compare to other dermatologists in Lackland Afb?
Dr. Cecava's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Cecava) 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.
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