Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Karo Arzoo, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · Burbank, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Arzoo from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Arzoo
Dr. Karo Arzoo is a hematology & oncology specialist in Burbank, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arzoo performed 26,562 Medicare services across 2,390 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arzoo received a total of $9,210 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Arzoo 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in CA
$9,210 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗26,562
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for hematology & oncology
2,390
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,398 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 9,780 | $18 | $94 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Retacrit) for anemia An injection of a biosimilar form of epoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. The dose administered is 1000 units. |
3,581 | $6 | $45 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
2,189 | $8 | $58 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,860 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
1,831 | $105 | $858 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 1,576 | $0 | $10 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 870 | $1 | $95 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
627 | $1 | $10 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
581 | $14 | $245 |
| 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. |
558 | $74 | $508 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
388 | $122 | $1,055 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
354 | $101 | $680 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
339 | $68 | $470 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
330 | $12 | $122 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
155 | $19 | $150 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
136 | $8 | $25 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
130 | $57 | $386 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
115 | $26 | $550 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
104 | $2 | $25 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
99 | $12 | $225 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
98 | $1 | $10 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 95 | $173 | $1,360 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
86 | $29 | $269 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
85 | $27 | $475 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
81 | $61 | $620 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
74 | $34 | $379 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
72 | $155 | $960 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
72 | $1 | $15 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
71 | $67 | $439 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
57 | $88 | $500 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $147 | $1,320 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
43 | $21 | $121 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
34 | $48 | $354 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
31 | $30 | $304 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
16 | $24 | $174 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
6.3% high complexity
71.6% medium
22.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,210
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,316/year across 7 years
Top 33% in CA for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
62
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,665 (72.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,069 (22.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$476 (5.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,532
2023
$705
2022
$250
2021
$2,555
2020
$13
2019
$255
2018
$2,899
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,017
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$230
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$165
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$119
Top 3 companies account for 95.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$2,698
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,350
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,964
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$479
Amgen Inc.
$314
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$256
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$177
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$141
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$134
GENZYME CORPORATION
$129
Incyte Corporation
$124
Lilly USA, LLC
$109
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$85
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
$65
PFIZER INC.
$59
TESARO, Inc.
$55
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 76.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BAVENCIO · ENHERTU · ERLEADA · Enhertu · FRUZAQLA · IMBRUVICA · INLYTA · JAKAFI · LUMAKRAS · LYNPARZA · MYLOTARG · OPDIVO · PROVENGE · SARCLISA · TAGRISSO · TALZENNA · VERZENIO · XARELTO · XPOVIO · ZEJULA · ctDX FIRST
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (72%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
371
Per 100K population
3.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CTR
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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. Arzoo is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 19 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. Arzoo experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arzoo performed 9,780 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Arzoo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arzoo received a total of $9,210 from 19 companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Arzoo's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Burbank?
Dr. Arzoo's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Arzoo) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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