Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rudy Braza, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Texarkana, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4102 RICHMOND MDWS, Texarkana, TX 75503
9032231014
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1790754497 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. Braza 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 →
Are you Dr. Braza? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Braza

Dr. Rudy Braza is a radiation oncology in Texarkana, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Braza performed 3,111 Medicare services across 3,015 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Braza received a total of $46 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2 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. Braza 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 33% volume in TX$ $46 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,111
Medicare services
Top 33% in TX for radiation oncology
3,015
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~156 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
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)980$28$136
Screening mammography977$35$145
Chest X-ray, 1 view294$4$34
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)169$20$169
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast148$26$154
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast114$25$151
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts73$34$191
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast53$21$177
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast39$46$339
Chest X-ray, 2 views38$3$40
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view27$5$34
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth26$109$635
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views21$3$35
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views18$3$42
Mri scan of brain without contrast17$39$276
X-ray of both knees while standing17$2$46
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using x-ray with needle, first growth15$126$676
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast14$40$323
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast13$48$324
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast12$54$324
Ct scan of chest with contrast12$30$231
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast12$34$337
Placement of locating device in breast using x-ray with needle guidance, first growth11$77$407
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast11$23$198
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 ↗
$46
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $23/year across 2 years
Bottom 22% in TX for radiation oncology
2
Companies
2
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
$46 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$34
2018
$12

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$34
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3DQUORUM · MAGNETOM Skyra
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 $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
Looking for a radiation oncology in Texarkana?
Compare radiation oncologys in the Texarkana area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse radiation oncologys nearby

Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
20.6
County median income
$59,295
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL 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. Braza is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Braza experienced with 3d screening mammography (tomosynthesis)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Braza performed 980 3d screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 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. Braza receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Braza received a total of $46 from 2 companies across 2 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. Braza's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Texarkana?
Dr. Braza'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 Very High for Dr. Braza) 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.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

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 →