Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alexander Aitken, MD
Radiation Oncology · Corpus Christi, TX
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Aitken
Dr. Alexander Aitken is a radiation oncology specialist in Corpus Christi, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aitken performed 1,885 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aitken received a total of $7,078 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 199 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. Aitken 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ 1,885 Medicare services
$7,078 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,885
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in TX for radiation oncology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$14
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, 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. |
810 | $7 | $139 |
| 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. |
236 | $8 | $162 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
105 | $7 | $139 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
61 | $25 | $469 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
61 | $16 | $418 |
| 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. |
47 | $7 | $121 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
45 | $18 | $358 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
43 | $22 | $382 |
| 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. |
36 | $7 | $133 |
| 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. |
32 | $11 | $211 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
30 | $7 | $147 |
| 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. |
24 | $32 | $504 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
23 | $7 | $116 |
| 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. |
23 | $14 | $315 |
| 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. |
22 | $8 | $212 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
22 | $6 | $116 |
| Radiologist review of bile or pancreatic duct image during surgery A radiologist reviews images of the bile and/or pancreatic ducts while the patient is undergoing surgery. |
22 | $9 | $231 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
20 | $30 | $753 |
| 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. |
19 | $64 | $1,316 |
| 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. |
19 | $89 | $1,502 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
19 | $64 | $563 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
18 | $55 | $842 |
| 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. |
16 | $6 | $128 |
| 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. |
15 | $6 | $110 |
| CT scan of urinary tract with contrast A CT scan of the urinary tract using an injected contrast dye to visualize the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. |
15 | $19 | $255 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
14 | $25 | $705 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
13 | $7 | $110 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
13 | $7 | $158 |
| 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. |
13 | $69 | $1,337 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
13 | $52 | $618 |
| 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. |
12 | $189 | $4,765 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
12 | $40 | $633 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
12 | $29 | $480 |
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
20.7% medium
77.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,078
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,011/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
199
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
$2,042
2023
$1,974
2022
$1,484
2021
$114
2020
$352
2019
$572
2018
$540
Payments by company (2024)
Inari Medical, Inc.
$824
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$583
Abbott Laboratories
$225
Boston Scientific Corporation
$123
Penumbra, Inc.
$115
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$36
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$33
Sirtex Medical Inc
$27
SOBI, INC
$23
Imperative Care, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 79.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$2,056
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,260
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$682
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$601
Boston Scientific Corporation
$596
Abbott Laboratories
$414
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$254
Genentech USA, Inc.
$138
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$127
Medtronic, Inc.
$117
Penumbra, Inc.
$115
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$114
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$74
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$54
Cook Medical LLC
$50
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$40
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$35
Imperative Care, Inc
$34
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$33
TESARO, Inc.
$29
Sirtex Medical Inc
$27
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$24
SOBI, INC
$23
GE Healthcare
$23
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$20
Arrow International, Inc.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Teleflex LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 56.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5027) Intact Vascular Und · ALPHAVAC · ARMADA · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · COVERA · CROSSER · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · CYRAMZA · Catheter - GuideLiner · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · DOPTELET · Diamondback Peripheral · ESPRIT · Epkinly · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GLIDEPATH · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · IDC · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · Indigo System · JETI · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · KEYTRUDA · LAVA LES (Liquid Embolic System) · LUTONIX · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OnControl · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Ranger · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TRUSELECT · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 7.0 GBq (US Commercial) · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · XARELTO · ZEJULA · ZEPZELCA · ZOOM 88-T LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM · ZOOM REPERFUSION CATHETER
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Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists in nearby ZIP areas
43
County median income
$66,021
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI
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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. Aitken is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 21 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. Aitken experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aitken performed 810 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Aitken receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aitken received a total of $7,078 from 32 companies across 199 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. Aitken's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Corpus Christi?
Dr. Aitken's average Medicare payment per service is $14. 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. Aitken) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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