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- 1308 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
About Dr. Lawson
Based in San Marcos, TX, Richard S. Lawson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under radiation oncology. Richard graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1999. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 2,297 Medicare patients across 21,398 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg, and ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields. NPI 1659353902 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (512) 396-5199
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1308 WONDER WORLD DR
San Marcos, TX 78666
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Radiation Oncology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer care
- Radiation Dermatitis and Skin Burns
Most searched conditions
- Brain tumors
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
Benign condition
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Keloid scars
Blood and lymph cancer
- Lymphoma
Bone cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
Brain tumors
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
- Pituitary Tumor
Cancer emergencies
- Blocked Chest Vein
- Spinal Cord Compression From Tumor
Chest cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Thymus tumor
Endocrine cancer
Eye cancer
- Melanoma of the eye
Eye conditions
Foot conditions
- Plantar Fibroma
Gastrointestinal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer
Gynecologic cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Head & neck cancer
- Nose and Sinus Cancer
- Parotid gland tumor
Head and neck cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to bones
- Cancer spread to spine
- Severe back pain
Neurologic condition
Orthopedic conditions
- Abnormal Bone Growth After Surgery
Sarcoma
Skin cancer
Thoracic cancer
- Lung cancer
Urologic cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Testicular cancer
Vascular conditions
- Brain Vascular Malformation
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Brachytherapy
- CyberKnife
- Gamma Knife
- Proton therapy
- Radiation therapy
Advanced radiation
- MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy
Benign treatment
- Keloid scar radiation
Brain radiation
- Whole Brain Radiation
Cancer treatment
- Post-Surgery Radiation Therapy
- Pre-Surgery Radiation Therapy
Central nervous system
- Brain and Spinal Cord Radiation
Consultation
- Cancer radiation second opinion
- Radiation oncology consultation
External radiation
- Electron beam therapy
- Image-guided radiation (IGRT)
- IMRT (Targeted intensity radiation)
- RapidArc / VMAT radiation
- Total body irradiation (TBI)
Eye cancer treatment
- Eye Plaque Radiation Therapy
Follow-up care
- Radiation skin care and follow-up visit
Heart treatments
- Heart Arrhythmia Radiation Therapy
Internal radiation
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Radiation Implants
Pain and symptom relief
- Palliative radiation for bone pain
Particle therapy
- Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy
Precision radiation
- Adaptive radiation therapy
- Heart-sparing breath hold radiation (DIBH)
- Spine radiosurgery
- Stereotactic body radiation (SBRT)
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Tattoo-free radiation
Prostate cancer treatment
- Prostate Radioactive Seed Implants
Prostate protection
- SpaceOAR Hydrogel Injection
Radiation therapy
- Radiation Boost
Skin cancer treatment
- Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT)
Skin lymphoma treatment
- Total Skin Electron Radiation
Specialized radiation
- Heat therapy for cancer (Hyperthermia)
- Intraoperative radiation (IORT)
Targeted isotopes
- Pluvicto infusion
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Xofigo injection
- Y-90 radioembolization
Targeted radiation drugs
- Lutathera Infusion
Treatment planning
- 4D CT Motion Scan
- Breathing-synchronized radiation (Respiratory gating)
- CT simulation scan
- Custom radiation mask fitting
- Gold marker placement (Fiducials)
- MRI Simulation Scan
- PET-CT Simulation Scan
- Radiation Therapy Alignment Tattoos
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
21,398 services · 2,297 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
72 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields | Imaging | 77014 |
2,310 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week | Imaging | 77336 |
872 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions | Imaging | 77427 |
848 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | Imaging | 77300 |
686 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device | Imaging | 77334 |
500 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77263 |
199 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy | Imaging | 77338 |
133 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| High precision radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77301 |
123 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions | Imaging | 77373 |
98 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lawson specialize in?
Dr. Lawson is a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Radiation Oncology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lawson located?
Dr. Lawson is listed at 1308 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lawson's phone number?
The number on file is (512) 396-5199. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lawson's NPI number?
Dr. Lawson's National Provider Identifier is 1659353902. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Lawson go to medical school?
Dr. Lawson attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lawson been practicing?
Dr. Lawson has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lawson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lawson performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields and continuing radiation therapy consultation per week, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lawson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lawson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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