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Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MD

Radiation Oncology · Port Arthur, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
8801 9TH AVE, Port Arthur, TX 77642
4097243600
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1073577656 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Nightingale 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. Nightingale

Dr. Joseph Nightingale is a radiation oncology specialist in Port Arthur, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nightingale performed 1,963 Medicare services across 1,825 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nightingale 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 50% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,963
Medicare services
Top 50% in TX for radiation oncology
1,825
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~103 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 407 $6 $204
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 198 $29 $499
Echocardiogram, transthoracic 171 $52 $750
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 78 $64 $1,342
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 75 $64 $1,370
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 69 $28 $358
Screening mammography 69 $35 $715
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 63 $28 $328
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 62 $35 $501
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 52 $16 $292
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 45 $20 $218
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 44 $8 $150
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 37 $61 $831
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 37 $20 $336
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 34 $9 $150
Bone density scan (DEXA) 34 $9 $150
CT scan of chest, without contrast 33 $39 $501
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 32 $26 $336
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 31 $7 $150
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 31 $26 $336
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 30 $7 $150
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 29 $30 $312
Chest X-ray, 2 views 28 $8 $250
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 27 $8 $150
Mri scan of brain without contrast 24 $55 $611
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 23 $25 $288
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 22 $71 $1,199
Ct scan of face without contrast 21 $30 $556
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 21 $8 $150
Knee X-ray, 3 views 19 $7 $150
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 15 $55 $545
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 15 $6 $150
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 13 $65 $1,018
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 13 $62 $781
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 13 $33 $371
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 13 $7 $150
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 12 $85 $1,045
Ct scan of chest with contrast 12 $39 $546
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 11 $8 $209
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.
8.7% high complexity
47.9% medium
43.4% routine
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
7.9
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
6.1 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. Nightingale is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Nightingale experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nightingale performed 407 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. Nightingale's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Port Arthur?
Dr. Nightingale's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Nightingale) 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.

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 →