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Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD

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Specializes in: Radiation Oncology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Professional interests include: cancer, image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), gastrointestinal cancer, and more.

200 W Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

1-800-926-8273

Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD is a radiation oncologist in San Diego, CA specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and CALIFORNIA CANCER ASSOCIATES FOR RESEARCH AND EXCELLENCE INC.

Office Locations

200 W Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

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3855 Health Sciences Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

stereotactic body radiation therapy

stereotactic radiosurgery

In 2023, Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD had a list price for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol and cancer.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128
image guided procedures	34
radiation therapy	153

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD treated during 2021 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	176
image guided procedures	47
radiation therapy	97

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD treated during 2022 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Diego, CA during 2023 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	162
image guided procedures	41
radiation therapy	149

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Diego, CA were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

doctor visit	155
image guided procedures	40
radiation therapy	133

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	61
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD treated were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	66
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Andrew Straka, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

CALIFORNIA CANCER ASSOCIATES FOR RESEARCH AND EXCELLENCE INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GE Healthcare	$2,400 $2,400
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$192 IMFINZI $34	$158
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$175 Erleada $68	RYBREVANT $28	DARZALEX $22	CARVYKTI $21	TALVEY $20	Other $16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$175 LIBTAYO $175
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation	$169 BESREMI $169
Other	$1,501 Enhertu $107	LYNPARZA $87	Lenvima $75	ULTOMIRIS $67	JAKAFI $66	Other $1,098

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$2,400
Food and Beverage	$2,212

Biography

Dr. Christopher Straka is a physician who specializes in radiation oncology. Clinical interests for Dr. Straka include intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). He is professionally affiliated with UC San Diego Health. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.