Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Wassim McHayleh, MD

Hematology & Oncology · Altamonte Springs, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
894 E ALTAMONTE DR, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
4078345151
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1093988487 verify on NPPES ↗
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. McHayleh 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. McHayleh

Dr. Wassim McHayleh is a hematology & oncology specialist in Altamonte Springs, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McHayleh performed 1,217 Medicare services across 704 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McHayleh received a total of $1,278,964 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1217 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. McHayleh is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 37% volume in FL $1,278,964 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 112111 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,217
Medicare services
Top 37% in FL for hematology & oncology
704
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~68 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 592 $91 $381
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 183 $133 $534
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 125 $59 $269
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 77 $94 $360
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential 69 $7 $24
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 69 $62 $239
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 61 $170 $659
Blood draw (venipuncture) 41 $8 $9
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,278,964
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $182,709/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for hematology & oncology
29
Companies
1,217
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,214,905 (95.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$59,806 (4.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,253 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$278,776
2023
$262,471
2022
$210,440
2021
$176,776
2020
$64,024
2019
$88,794
2018
$197,682

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$266,601
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$204,238
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$164,225
Seagen Inc.
$145,848
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$104,262
Genentech USA, Inc.
$90,523
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$68,372
PFIZER INC.
$56,320
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$52,573
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$47,756
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$36,524
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11,335
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$10,506
Eli Lilly Export S.A. Puerto Rico Branch
$6,017
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$4,371
Incyte Corporation
$3,314
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$1,575
Genentech, Inc.
$1,560
Eli Lilly and Company
$851
Celgene Corporation
$756
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$364
Amgen Inc.
$291
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$241
GENZYME CORPORATION
$129
Eisai Inc.
$125
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$116
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$109
Exelixis Inc.
$45
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 49.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALIMTA · Alecensa · BLENREP · Blincyto · CYRAMZA · Cabometyx · ENHERTU · ENJAYMO · Enhertu · IBRANCE · IMFINZI · JAKAFI · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · MONJUVI · Nplate · OPDIVO · Orserdu · PIQRAY · REBLOZYL · RETEVMO · Rezlidhia · TAGRISSO · TECENTRIQ · TUKYSA · Tarceva · Tavalisse · Trodelvy · VERZENIO · VYXEOS · Xofigo · Yescarta · ZEPZELCA · Zoladex
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 (95%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in hematology & oncology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for hematology & oncology in FL.

Equivalent to $105,092 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
9.5
County median income
$83,030
Nearest hospital
ASPIRE HEALTH PARTNERS
7.4 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. McHayleh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of FL peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. McHayleh experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McHayleh performed 592 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. McHayleh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McHayleh received a total of $1,278,964 from 29 companies across 1,217 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. McHayleh's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Altamonte Springs?
Dr. McHayleh's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. McHayleh) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →