Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Koteshwar Telukuntla, MD

Hematology · Bradenton, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
3630 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton, FL 34205
9417921881
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1588667901 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Telukuntla

Dr. Koteshwar Telukuntla is a hematology specialist in Bradenton, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Telukuntla performed 166,492 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Telukuntla received a total of $12,957 from 88 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 728 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Telukuntla 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.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 30% volume in FL $12,957 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 72534 Clear January 31, 2027
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 — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
166,492
Medicare services
Top 30% in FL for hematology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Iron sucrose injection (Venofer)
An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body.
39,600 $0 $5
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 22,500 $18 $51
Iron infusion (Feraheme)
An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis.
20,910 $0 $4
Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells
An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram.
18,420 $0 $2
Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) 15,400 $43 $137
Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia
An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis.
7,691 $6 $23
Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) 6,110 $1 $5
Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria)
Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery.
5,800 $10 $56
Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard)
An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg.
5,078 $36 $108
Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection 4,205 $0 $2
Rituximab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of rituximab medication via injection.
4,080 $64 $232
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
2,903 $8 $9
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.
2,613 $8 $29
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
1,441 $0 $3
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.
1,291 $65 $239
Infliximab infusion (Remicade)
An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose.
1,270 $26 $124
Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) 900 $1 $28
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.
881 $10 $69
Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg 544 $3 $12
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
453 $96 $378
Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) 452 $0 $9
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.
418 $47 $189
Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance
Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein.
356 $11 $61
Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg
Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection.
342 $2 $7
Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy
This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period.
242 $21 $79
Additional hour of intravenous infusion
This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis.
222 $15 $56
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
206 $39 $109
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.
190 $22 $84
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.
187 $97 $339
Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg
An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg.
183 $7 $69
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
169 $17 $59
Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg
An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams.
162 $1 $3
Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg
Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection.
131 $2 $41
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
120 $65 $281
Vitamin B-12 injection
An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg.
119 $1 $6
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
98 $82 $298
Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg
An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg.
81 $3 $11
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.
65 $49 $178
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.
58 $25 $89
Intravenous drug injection
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein.
55 $27 $156
Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue.
51 $51 $206
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.
49 $42 $170
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 46 $133 $562
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.
43 $38 $147
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
42 $120 $453
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.
37 $10 $42
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.
36 $126 $637
Venipuncture for blood collection
A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis.
35 $70 $277
Concurrent intravenous infusion
Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given.
34 $15 $56
Automated red blood cell count with calculations
A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health.
32 $5 $20
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.
32 $1 $7
Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg
An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg.
31 $4 $15
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
28 $2 $8
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.
26 $25 $156
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.
24 $2 $7
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
20.7% high complexity
74.6% medium
4.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,957
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,851/year across 7 years
Top 37% in FL for hematology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
88
Companies
728
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,028
2023
$2,169
2022
$937
2021
$1,610
2020
$656
2019
$2,812
2018
$1,745

Payments by company (2024)

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$404
PFIZER INC.
$294
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$225
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$210
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$172
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$170
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$131
ABBVIE INC.
$115
Celgene Corporation
$106
SEAGEN INC.
$100
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$97
Incyte Corporation
$89
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$89
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$71
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$61
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$58
Lilly USA, LLC
$58
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$52
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$50
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$37
SOBI, INC
$37
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$36
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
GENZYME CORPORATION
$30
Eisai Inc.
$26
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Exelixis Inc.
$24
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$23
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$23
Tempus AI, Inc
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Legend Biotech USA Inc.
$19
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$18
Epizyme, Inc.
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 30.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,299
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,134
PFIZER INC.
$885
Genentech USA, Inc.
$670
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$660
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$564
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$548
Celgene Corporation
$499
Amgen Inc.
$458
Lilly USA, LLC
$454
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$443
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$397
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$321
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$292
Incyte Corporation
$291
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$253
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$237
Seagen Inc.
$211
GENZYME CORPORATION
$136
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$130
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$129
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$127
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$126
ABBVIE INC.
$115
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$106
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
SEAGEN INC.
$100
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$97
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$94
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$82
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$82
Exelixis Inc.
$81
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
Eisai Inc.
$78
Janssen Products, LP
$77
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$72
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$65
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$62
AbbVie Inc.
$56
SOBI, INC
$53
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$52
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$45
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$42
EISAI INC.
$42
AbbVie, Inc.
$41
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$41
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$38
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$36
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$36
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$34
EMD Serono, Inc.
$33
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$31
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$30
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$30
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$30
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Sysmex Inostics Inc
$27
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$26
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Tempus AI, Inc
$23
Legend Biotech USA Inc.
$19
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$19
Sobi, Inc
$19
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
TESARO, Inc.
$18
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$18
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Array BioPharma Inc.
$18
R-Pharm US LLC
$17
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$17
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Epizyme, Inc.
$17
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$17
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$17
Epizyme, Inc.,
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$7
Veracyte, Inc.
$0
Top 3 companies account for 25.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

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County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SUNCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
4.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Telukuntla is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in FL), with 21 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. Telukuntla experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Telukuntla performed 39,600 iron sucrose injection (venofer) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Telukuntla receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Telukuntla received a total of $12,957 from 88 companies across 728 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Telukuntla's costs compare to other hematologists in Bradenton?
Dr. Telukuntla's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Telukuntla) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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