Dr. Youram Nassir, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Nassir
Dr. Youram Nassir is a hematology & oncology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nassir performed 246,348 Medicare services across 9,247 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nassir received a total of $24,611 from 95 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1366 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nassir 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg. |
49,630 | $0 | $41 |
| Injection, tbo-filgrastim, 1 microgram | 33,720 | $0 | $25 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 32,493 | $0 | $47 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 17,210 | $0 | $39 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
13,286 | $0 | $39 |
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
10,813 | $0 | $17 |
| 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. |
8,698 | $12 | $256 |
| 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. |
7,100 | $102 | $1,336 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
6,591 | $8 | $88 |
| 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. |
6,505 | $27 | $537 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
6,470 | $0 | $108 |
| 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. |
6,427 | $8 | $152 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
6,016 | $8 | $167 |
| 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. |
5,713 | $109 | $1,423 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 5,363 | $8 | $162 |
| 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. |
4,706 | $1 | $68 |
| 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. |
2,871 | $60 | $1,270 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
2,129 | $2 | $517 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 1,390 | $3 | $348 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
1,242 | $19 | $369 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
1,203 | $14 | $259 |
| Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq | 1,190 | $0 | $36 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
1,189 | $1 | $45 |
| 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. |
994 | $155 | $1,998 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
982 | $123 | $1,694 |
| 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. |
917 | $12 | $293 |
| Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg | 915 | $3 | $1,000 |
| Hydromorphone injection, up to 4 mg An injection of hydromorphone, an opioid pain medication, with a dosage of up to 4 milligrams. |
896 | $3 | $418 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
857 | $16 | $332 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
841 | $26 | $360 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
593 | $6 | $1,950 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
572 | $2 | $540 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
559 | $13 | $356 |
| Filgrastim injection, 1 microgram An injection of filgrastim, a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells. This code specifically covers the brand-name drug and excludes biosimilar versions. |
544 | $0 | $14 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
532 | $111 | $1,493 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 503 | $18 | $367 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
469 | $19 | $378 |
| 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. |
404 | $61 | $816 |
| Cisplatin chemotherapy injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of cisplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
391 | $2 | $138 |
| 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. |
374 | $30 | $959 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
358 | $1 | $198 |
| IV chemotherapy initiation with community continuation Initiation of an intravenous chemotherapy infusion in a clinic using clinic supplies, with continuation of the infusion in a community setting such as home or assisted living. |
344 | $159 | $5,559 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
291 | $1 | $195 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 226 | $188 | $2,435 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
182 | $13 | $202 |
| Refilling and maintenance of portable pump This service involves refilling and performing maintenance on a portable pump. |
182 | $120 | $1,743 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
162 | $20 | $278 |
| Intravenous push injection of new drug or substance A healthcare provider injects a new medication or substance directly into a vein using a push technique. |
154 | $52 | $724 |
| 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. |
154 | $148 | $2,200 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 133 | $0 | $0 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
103 | $25 | $491 |
| Free testosterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of free testosterone in your body. Free testosterone is the portion of the hormone not bound to proteins and available for use by tissues. |
101 | $25 | $484 |
| 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. |
99 | $31 | $375 |
| Rituximab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of rituximab medication via injection. |
98 | $45 | $929 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125 | 96 | $20 | $417 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 75 | $124 | $2,424 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
57 | $18 | $353 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
57 | $18 | $241 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
56 | $18 | $354 |
| Nivolumab injection (Opdivo) | 42 | $0 | $0 |
| Prochlorperazine injection, up to 10 mg An injection of prochlorperazine administered in a dose of up to 10 mg. |
34 | $2 | $503 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
12 | $29 | $406 |
| 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. |
12 | $80 | $970 |
| Bone marrow aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of liquid bone marrow for diagnostic testing. |
11 | $72 | $9,269 |
| Biopsy of bone marrow | 11 | $149 | $9,266 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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. Nassir is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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