Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Partyka, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
8401 DATAPOINT DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
2106167700
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1497722144 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. Partyka 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. Partyka

Dr. Scott Partyka is a radiation oncology in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Partyka performed 31,007 Medicare services across 2,224 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Partyka received a total of $587 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 5 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. Partyka 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 2% volume in TX$ $587 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
31,007
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for radiation oncology
2,224
Unique beneficiaries
$4
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,550 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)28,990$0$0
Chest X-ray, 2 views766$25$104
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast193$30$164
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast175$219$1,737
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen76$85$377
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers58$25$133
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes41$37$157
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views39$8$43
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast35$176$1,336
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast31$33$206
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function30$20$103
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views29$6$37
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view29$22$86
Ct scan of heart structure with contrast29$64$335
CT scan of chest, without contrast28$100$836
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen28$59$286
Chest X-ray, 1 view27$19$78
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers26$88$466
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement25$107$998
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes22$8$33
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views21$6$33
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance19$78$426
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast19$138$850
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views18$6$34
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast18$244$1,084
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance17$83$438
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views16$6$34
Foot X-ray, 3+ views16$6$33
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus16$77$238
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access16$11$56
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views15$6$33
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement15$45$510
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views14$8$43
Double contrast x-ray of esophagus14$86$330
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device14$77$288
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity13$45$308
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views12$6$34
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views12$6$34
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system12$24$141
Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis11$134$523
Ct scan of chest with contrast11$94$995
Ultrasound scan of chest11$21$105
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 2024 ↗
$587
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $196/year across 3 years
Top 34% in TX for radiation oncology
5
Companies
5
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
$587 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$144
2021
$152
2019
$290

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$198
Penumbra, Inc.
$144
HeartFlow, Inc.
$134
Teleflex LLC
$93
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$18
Top 3 companies account for 81.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
FFRct · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · Indigo System · OPTION · OnControl
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 $2 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
245
Per 100K population
12.0
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
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. Partyka is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% 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. Partyka experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Partyka performed 28,990 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. Partyka receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Partyka received a total of $587 from 5 companies across 5 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. Partyka's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in San Antonio?
Dr. Partyka's average Medicare payment per service is $4. 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. Partyka) 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 →