Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Meera Iyengar, MD
Medical Oncology · Clermont, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Iyengar
Dr. Meera Iyengar is a medical oncology specialist in Clermont, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Iyengar performed 170,600 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Iyengar received a total of $7,437 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 396 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. Iyengar 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 15% volume in FL
$7,437 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗170,600
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for medical oncology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$4
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 infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
84,660 | $0 | $4 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
21,300 | $0 | $5 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 16,900 | $1 | $5 |
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
12,240 | $0 | $2 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 12,180 | $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. |
7,151 | $6 | $23 |
| 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. |
2,470 | $8 | $29 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,442 | $8 | $9 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,154 | $0 | $3 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,360 | $1 | $28 |
| 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. |
1,319 | $65 | $239 |
| 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. |
1,200 | $10 | $69 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
562 | $1 | $6 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
535 | $12 | $61 |
| 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. |
483 | $96 | $339 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 480 | $0 | $9 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
338 | $97 | $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. |
318 | $22 | $84 |
| 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. |
308 | $47 | $189 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
210 | $54 | $206 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
175 | $15 | $56 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
172 | $6 | $69 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
156 | $22 | $79 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
152 | $3 | $11 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
119 | $28 | $156 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
109 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
98 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
84 | $117 | $453 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
79 | $15 | $56 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 78 | $134 | $562 |
| 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. |
75 | $2 | $8 |
| 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. |
75 | $2 | $7 |
| 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. |
70 | $9 | $42 |
| 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. |
65 | $24 | $156 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
65 | $16 | $59 |
| 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. |
62 | $42 | $170 |
| 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. |
60 | $135 | $556 |
| 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. |
58 | $48 | $178 |
| 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. |
40 | $61 | $197 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
37 | $63 | $277 |
| 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. |
36 | $1 | $7 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
32 | $42 | $115 |
| 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. |
31 | $22 | $89 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 28 | $146 | $585 |
| 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. |
21 | $115 | $474 |
| 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. |
13 | $94 | $285 |
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.
50.5% high complexity
45.2% medium
4.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,437
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,062/year across 7 years
Top 49% in FL for medical oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
396
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
$954
2023
$1,748
2022
$1,079
2021
$784
2020
$353
2019
$1,409
2018
$1,110
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$150
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$103
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$99
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$85
SOBI, INC
$71
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$58
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$49
Genentech USA, Inc.
$33
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
Celgene Corporation
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$23
PFIZER INC.
$22
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$21
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
Eisai Inc.
$21
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Secura Bio, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$850
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$850
Genentech USA, Inc.
$511
Celgene Corporation
$443
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$314
Amgen Inc.
$297
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$288
EMD Serono, Inc.
$281
PFIZER INC.
$259
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$179
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$174
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$171
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$171
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$160
Seagen Inc.
$149
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$129
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$126
MACROGENICS, INC.
$125
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$119
GENZYME CORPORATION
$118
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$106
TESARO, Inc.
$101
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$93
SOBI, INC
$91
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$81
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$78
ABBVIE INC.
$77
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$76
Exelixis Inc.
$59
Incyte Corporation
$57
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$53
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$49
CSL Behring
$45
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$41
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$40
GE HealthCare
$37
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$31
Partner Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Secura Bio, Inc.
$30
Novo Nordisk Inc
$29
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$23
Eisai Inc.
$21
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$21
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$18
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$18
R-Pharm US LLC
$17
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$16
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$14
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$14
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$13
Emmaus Medical, Inc.
$13
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$12
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$12
Veracyte, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 29.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Medical oncologists in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ORLANDO HEALTH SOUTH LAKE HOSPITAL
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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. Iyengar is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL), with 18 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. Iyengar experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Iyengar performed 84,660 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. Iyengar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Iyengar received a total of $7,437 from 62 companies across 396 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. Iyengar's costs compare to other medical oncologists in Clermont?
Dr. Iyengar'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. Iyengar) 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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