Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jose Arbona, M.D.

Name: Federal CMS public records for Dr. Jose Arbona (NPI 1396721155)
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Body Imaging Physician · San Antonio, TX

Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types

8401 DATAPOINT DR STE 600, San Antonio, TX 78229

2106167700

In practice since 2005 (20 years)

NPI: 1396721155 verify on NPPES ↗

High

DATA COVERAGE

Data in 3 of 4 federal sources

Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality

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What this data tells you about Dr. Arbona

Dr. Jose Arbona is a body imaging physician in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arbona performed 5,682 Medicare services across 5,172 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Arbona 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 17% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗

5,682

Medicare services

Top 17% in TX for body imaging physician

5,172

Unique beneficiaries

$19

Avg. Medicare payment

Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →

~284 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	1,518	$6	$35
Foot X-ray, 3+ views	272	$6	$33
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	252	$65	$353
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	238	$7	$35
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	236	$63	$337
Chest X-ray, 2 views	207	$7	$42
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views	203	$8	$43
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	168	$6	$33
CT scan of chest, without contrast	160	$38	$226
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views	158	$6	$37
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast	144	$35	$206
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	124	$6	$34
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast	119	$65	$352
Ct scan of leg without contrast	103	$34	$194
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	96	$21	$111
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	86	$6	$34
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	84	$6	$33
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast	72	$38	$211
Knee X-ray, 3 views	70	$6	$37
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	68	$7	$43
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	67	$6	$37
Ct scan of chest with contrast	65	$40	$240
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	63	$6	$34
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	59	$21	$114
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast	57	$35	$194
X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	50	$6	$31
Mri scan of leg without contrast	50	$49	$262
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	44	$16	$87
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	41	$6	$34
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	39	$50	$264
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	38	$19	$103
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast	37	$52	$288
X-ray of forearm, 2 views	37	$6	$33
Ct scan of arm without contrast	36	$35	$194
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views	35	$5	$33
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen	34	$28	$156
X-ray of ankle, 2 views	30	$6	$33
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	29	$6	$34
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	29	$7	$43
Ct scan of leg with contrast material	29	$38	$226
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	28	$25	$133
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	26	$9	$45
X-ray of wrist, 2 views	23	$6	$34
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	23	$29	$155
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	22	$7	$43
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	21	$11	$58
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body	21	$31	$164
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation	21	$27	$141
X-ray of elbow, 2 views	19	$5	$31
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast	19	$54	$283
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	18	$6	$43
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast	18	$34	$194
X-ray of foot, 2 views	18	$5	$30
3d radiographic procedure	18	$7	$38
Ultrasound scan of chest	18	$21	$105
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast	17	$51	$288
X-ray of hand, 2 views	17	$5	$33
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	16	$75	$421
Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery	16	$9	$71
Mri scan of leg before and after contrast	15	$79	$414
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	14	$5	$27
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	14	$9	$63
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast	13	$53	$288

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.

0.3% high complexity

33.1% medium

66.6% routine

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Geographic Context

Body Imaging Physicians within 10 mi

Per 100K population

1.2

County median income

$70,571

Nearest hospital

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 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. Arbona is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), 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. Arbona experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?

Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arbona performed 1,518 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. Arbona's costs compare to other body imaging physicians in San Antonio?

Dr. Arbona's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Arbona) 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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