Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Magda Melchert, MD
Hematology · Brandon, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Melchert
Dr. Magda Melchert is a hematology specialist in Brandon, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Melchert performed 158,567 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Melchert received a total of $5,191 from 64 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 289 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. Melchert 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 32% volume in FL
$5,191 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 88929 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗158,567
Medicare services
Top 32% in FL for hematology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$4
Avg. Medicare payment
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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 infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
54,570 | $0 | $4 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
30,000 | $0 | $5 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
14,015 | $0 | $1 |
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
10,320 | $0 | $2 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 9,490 | $1 | $5 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 9,303 | $0 | $2 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 7,200 | $18 | $51 |
| 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. |
6,120 | $6 | $23 |
| Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg | 2,760 | $0 | $1 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,406 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
1,804 | $8 | $29 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 1,800 | $16 | $57 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,690 | $8 | $9 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,180 | $1 | $28 |
| 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. |
683 | $93 | $339 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 680 | $0 | $9 |
| 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. |
657 | $10 | $69 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
424 | $11 | $61 |
| 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. |
381 | $48 | $189 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
331 | $95 | $378 |
| 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. |
307 | $21 | $84 |
| 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. |
290 | $63 | $239 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
277 | $1 | $6 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
139 | $48 | $344 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
139 | $17 | $59 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
133 | $7 | $69 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
132 | $1 | $3 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 124 | $399 | $680 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
116 | $21 | $79 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
115 | $1,096 | $3,706 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
113 | $167 | $550 |
| 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. |
110 | $47 | $178 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
95 | $16 | $56 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
95 | $3 | $11 |
| 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. |
81 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
72 | $23 | $89 |
| 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. |
63 | $2 | $7 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
62 | $4 | $10 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
62 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
43 | $79 | $298 |
| 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. |
34 | $127 | $453 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
32 | $52 | $350 |
| 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. |
32 | $2 | $8 |
| 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. |
29 | $140 | $474 |
| 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. |
24 | $24 | $156 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
20 | $25 | $156 |
| Whole body nuclear medicine scan with CT A combined imaging procedure using nuclear medicine and CT scans to visualize the entire body. |
14 | $1,087 | $3,706 |
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.
36.4% high complexity
60.4% medium
3.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,191
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $742/year across 7 years
Bottom 41% in FL for hematology
64
Companies
289
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
$1,058
2023
$1,399
2022
$583
2021
$162
2020
$224
2019
$1,006
2018
$758
Payments by company (2024)
PFIZER INC.
$164
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$131
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$72
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$65
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$58
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$55
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$52
Celgene Corporation
$51
Aadi Bioscience, Inc.
$47
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$46
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$26
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$25
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$23
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$21
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
GENZYME CORPORATION
$20
SOBI, INC
$18
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$628
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$487
PFIZER INC.
$309
Lilly USA, LLC
$261
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$245
Celgene Corporation
$187
Genentech USA, Inc.
$172
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$163
Amgen Inc.
$148
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$146
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$146
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$119
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$112
Sirtex Medical Inc
$104
Seagen Inc.
$103
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$93
Boston Scientific Corporation
$87
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$78
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$76
TESARO, Inc.
$73
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$72
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$67
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$61
EISAI INC.
$59
Inari Medical, Inc.
$58
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$55
Exelixis Inc.
$54
Aadi Bioscience, Inc.
$47
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$46
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
GE HealthCare
$36
CSL Behring
$36
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$36
SOBI, INC
$35
NanoString Technologies, Inc.
$35
GENZYME CORPORATION
$33
Incyte Corporation
$33
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$29
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$29
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
Eisai Inc.
$25
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$23
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$21
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$20
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$18
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Sobi, Inc
$17
Array BioPharma Inc.
$17
EMD Serono, Inc.
$15
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$14
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$14
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
AbbVie, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 27.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Hematologists in nearby ZIP areas
30
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Melchert is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 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. Melchert experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Melchert performed 54,570 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Melchert receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Melchert received a total of $5,191 from 64 companies across 289 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. Melchert's costs compare to other hematologists in Brandon?
Dr. Melchert's average Medicare payment per service is $4. 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. Melchert) 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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