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Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD

(Dr. Jose E. Picaza, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (1983)

1301 Sunset Drive Suite 3
Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 926-4966

Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD is affiliated with Ballad Health, BLUE RIDGE RADIOLOGY PC and MOUNTAIN EMPIRE RADIOLOGY INC PC.

Office Locations

1301 Sunset Drive Suite 3
Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 926-4966

(423) 926-1823

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3053 W State Street
Bristol, TN 37620

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

In 2023, Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD had a list price for 2-D diagnostic mammogram, 2-D mammogram, diagnostic imaging, diagnostic mammogram, mammogram (breast X-ray), and screening mammogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

breast imaging

women's imaging

In 2023, Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD had a list price for breast imaging, and women's imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

abdominal CT scan

complete abdominal ultrasound

CT scan

head/brain CT scan

limited abdominal ultrasound

pelvic CT scan

retroperitoneal ultrasound

spine imaging

X-rays

In 2012, Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD had a list price for abdominal CT scan, complete abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, head/brain CT scan, limited abdominal ultrasound, pelvic CT scan, retroperitoneal ultrasound, spine imaging, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	493
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	319
breast procedures	923
CT scan	920
diagnostic imaging	113
hip imaging	104
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	73
musculoskeletal imaging	284
neck imaging	28
pelvic imaging	341
preventive care	755
spinal procedures	295
thoracic (chest) imaging	1677
ultrasound (sonogram)	331
vascular procedures	86
women's imaging	938
X-rays	2944

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	508
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	245
breast procedures	1095
CT scan	716
diagnostic imaging	144
hip imaging	68
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	58
musculoskeletal imaging	227
neck imaging	21
nuclear scan	11
pelvic imaging	311
preventive care	883
spinal procedures	209
thoracic (chest) imaging	1553
ultrasound (sonogram)	325
vascular procedures	102
women's imaging	1095
X-rays	2943

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1115
Female	2649

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3673
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1451
From 75 to 84	1052
85 and over	474
Less than 65	787

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	497
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	226
breast procedures	933
catheterization	18
CT scan	755
diagnostic imaging	139
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hip imaging	67
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	79
musculoskeletal imaging	278
neck imaging	27
nuclear scan	14
pelvic imaging	318
preventive care	732
spinal procedures	244
thoracic (chest) imaging	1651
ultrasound (sonogram)	324
vascular procedures	115
women's imaging	933
X-rays	2943

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1158
Female	2538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3593
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1448
From 75 to 84	1034
85 and over	472
Less than 65	742

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	539
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	300
breast procedures	777
catheterization	13
CT scan	886
diagnostic imaging	101
hip imaging	90
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	76
musculoskeletal imaging	249
neck imaging	39
nuclear scan	16
pelvic imaging	348
preventive care	572
spinal procedures	282
thoracic (chest) imaging	1511
ultrasound (sonogram)	414
vascular procedures	149
women's imaging	777
X-rays	2543

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2284
Female	4738

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	6778
Black	128
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2728
From 75 to 84	1898
85 and over	946
Less than 65	1450

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	644
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	251
breast procedures	856
CT scan	945
diagnostic imaging	93
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	82
musculoskeletal imaging	179
neck imaging	97
nuclear scan	20
pelvic imaging	406
preventive care	686
spinal procedures	263
thoracic (chest) imaging	1572
ultrasound (sonogram)	502
vascular procedures	151
women's imaging	856
X-rays	2506

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1248
Female	2463

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3585
Black	59
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1486
From 75 to 84	993
85 and over	453
Less than 65	779

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	425
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	242
breast procedures	718
CT scan	757
diagnostic imaging	66
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
musculoskeletal imaging	88
neck imaging	45
pelvic imaging	290
preventive care	590
spinal procedures	223
thoracic (chest) imaging	1385
ultrasound (sonogram)	279
vascular procedures	87
women's imaging	718
X-rays	2212

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1050
Female	2061

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3033
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1188
From 75 to 84	907
85 and over	414
Less than 65	602

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN during 2018 were CT scan, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	471
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	305
breast procedures	582
CT scan	936
diagnostic imaging	62
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	98
neck imaging	39
nuclear scan	15
pelvic imaging	344
preventive care	444
spinal procedures	260
thoracic (chest) imaging	177
ultrasound (sonogram)	336
vascular procedures	106
women's imaging	582
X-rays	792

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1197
Female	2006

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3112
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1209
From 75 to 84	938
85 and over	447
Less than 65	609

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN during 2019 were CT scan, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	448
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	337
breast procedures	568
CT scan	859
diagnostic imaging	57
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	56
neck imaging	77
nuclear scan	15
pelvic imaging	303
preventive care	473
spinal procedures	173
thoracic (chest) imaging	175
ultrasound (sonogram)	382
vascular procedures	157
women's imaging	568
X-rays	718

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1174
Female	2103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3184
Black	36
Hispanic	15
Asian	14
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1331
From 75 to 84	951
85 and over	462
Less than 65	533

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	40
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN during 2020 were CT scan, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	257
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	144
breast procedures	398
CT scan	458
diagnostic imaging	33
musculoskeletal imaging	20
neck imaging	40
pelvic imaging	174
preventive care	307
spinal procedures	103
thoracic (chest) imaging	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	219
vascular procedures	53
women's imaging	398
X-rays	435

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	692
Female	1225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1859
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	775
From 75 to 84	595
85 and over	247
Less than 65	300

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN during 2021 were CT scan, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	235
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	224
breast procedures	257
CT scan	596
diagnostic imaging	15
musculoskeletal imaging	26
neck imaging	14
pelvic imaging	203
preventive care	242
spinal procedures	123
thoracic (chest) imaging	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	127
vascular procedures	64
women's imaging	257
X-rays	322

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	711
Female	1184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1826
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	763
From 75 to 84	584
85 and over	305
Less than 65	243

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN during 2022 were CT scan, X-rays, abdominal imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	309
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	230
breast procedures	251
CT scan	651
musculoskeletal imaging	15
pelvic imaging	238
preventive care	251
spinal procedures	152
thoracic (chest) imaging	87
ultrasound (sonogram)	141
vascular procedures	56
women's imaging	251
X-rays	326

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	702
Female	1192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1826
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	711
From 75 to 84	647
85 and over	308
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Johnson City, TN were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

abdominal imaging	438
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	256
breast procedures	668
catheterization	15
CT scan	770
diagnostic imaging	82
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hip imaging	82
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
musculoskeletal imaging	138
neck imaging	42
nuclear scan	15
pelvic imaging	297
preventive care	539
spinal procedures	211
thoracic (chest) imaging	904
ultrasound (sonogram)	307
vascular procedures	102
women's imaging	670
X-rays	1698

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1030
Female	2014

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	2951
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	27

**Age**
75 to 84	872
85 and over	411
Less than 65	570
65 to 74	1190

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD graduated from Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at Baptist Hospital. He is certified by the American Board Of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (1983)

Residency: Baptist Hospital

Board Certification: American Board Of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ballad Health

BLUE RIDGE RADIOLOGY PC

MOUNTAIN EMPIRE RADIOLOGY INC PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jose Ernesto Picaza, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$40 PYLARIFY $40
Devicor Medical Products, Inc.	$26 Revolve $26
Covidien Sales LLC	$16 Interventional Lung Solutions $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$82

Biography

Dr. Jose Picaza is a medical specialist in diagnostic radiology. Before completing his residency at Baptist Hospital, Dr. Picaza attended medical school at Autonomous University of Santo Domingo Faculty of Medicine and Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Ballad Health.