Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Velling, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Newport Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Velling
Dr. Thomas Velling is a radiation oncology specialist in Newport Beach, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Velling performed 1,940 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Velling received a total of $10,556 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 161 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Velling is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ 1,940 Medicare services
$10,556 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,940
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in CA for radiation oncology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
356 | $11 | $53 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
337 | $7 | $40 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
242 | $10 | $40 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
100 | $12 | $69 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
71 | $15 | $84 |
| Hip X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the hip joint taken from a single angle to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
70 | $8 | $31 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
55 | $59 | $260 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
50 | $32 | $191 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
45 | $9 | $37 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
44 | $68 | $295 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
43 | $279 | $1,900 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
43 | $90 | $252 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
38 | $39 | $170 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
34 | $7 | $38 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
33 | $87 | $374 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
25 | $64 | $346 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
23 | $7 | $41 |
| Vena cava filter insertion with radiologist review A procedure to place a filter in the vena cava to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs, including review by a radiologist. |
21 | $177 | $549 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
19 | $127 | $657 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
19 | $7 | $38 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
18 | $212 | $1,244 |
| Removal of central venous port or pump A procedure to remove a central venous access device, such as a port or pump, from the body. |
17 | $156 | $855 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
17 | $7 | $38 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
17 | $6 | $38 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
16 | $170 | $1,512 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $110 | $493 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
16 | $83 | $301 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
15 | $74 | $374 |
| Stomach tube insertion with fluoroscopy and contrast A tube is placed into the stomach while using live X-ray imaging and a contrast dye to guide the procedure. |
14 | $164 | $1,031 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
14 | $96 | $545 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
14 | $26 | $150 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
14 | $56 | $194 |
| Chest fluid drainage with tube insertion using imaging guidance This procedure removes fluid from the chest cavity and places a tube to stay in place for ongoing drainage. Imaging guidance is used to help position the tube accurately. |
13 | $115 | $537 |
| CT-guided tissue removal A procedure using computed tomography imaging to guide the removal of tissue from the body. |
13 | $154 | $895 |
| Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist. |
12 | $460 | $1,962 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
12 | $9 | $49 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
12 | $71 | $358 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
11 | $73 | $429 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
11 | $7 | $44 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.8% high complexity
18.0% medium
80.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,556
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,508/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
161
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$445
2023
$1,196
2022
$1,258
2021
$899
2020
$3,454
2019
$854
2018
$2,449
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$132
Inari Medical, Inc.
$113
Ethicon US, LLC
$38
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Stryker Corporation
$23
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$23
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$17
Cook Medical LLC
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$15
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 63.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
MicroVention, Inc.
$3,886
Boston Scientific Corporation
$971
Inari Medical, Inc.
$788
Medtronic, Inc.
$614
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$502
Stryker Corporation
$457
Penumbra, Inc.
$430
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$420
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$336
Sirtex Medical Inc
$327
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$254
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$241
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$233
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$211
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$199
Viz.ai, Inc.
$164
Cook Medical LLC
$106
Terumo Medical Corporation
$92
Ethicon US, LLC
$76
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$55
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$38
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$32
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$29
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$21
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$18
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists in nearby ZIP areas
398
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Velling is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Velling experienced with chest x-ray, 2 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Velling performed 356 chest x-ray, 2 views services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Velling receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Velling received a total of $10,556 from 28 companies across 161 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Velling's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Newport Beach?
Dr. Velling's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Velling) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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