Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Blessy Jacob, M.D.
Hematology · Englewood, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Jacob 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 →
Are you Dr. Jacob?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Jacob
Dr. Blessy Jacob is a hematology specialist in Englewood, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jacob performed 298,422 Medicare services across 6,151 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jacob received a total of $13,837 from 81 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 695 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology. 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. Jacob 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in FL
$13,837 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗298,422
Medicare services
Top 8% in FL for hematology
6,151
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~18,651 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
108,630 | $0 | $4 |
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
42,750 | $1 | $3 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
27,200 | $0 | $5 |
| Nivolumab injection (Opdivo) | 18,220 | $24 | $72 |
| 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. |
16,630 | $6 | $23 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 14,800 | $43 | $137 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 12,480 | $18 | $51 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 11,050 | $1 | $5 |
| Daratumumab injection (Darzalex) An injection containing daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj administered under the skin. |
10,260 | $38 | $110 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
6,638 | $36 | $108 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 5,796 | $0 | $2 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
3,074 | $0 | $3 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,947 | $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. |
2,906 | $8 | $29 |
| Eflapegrastim injection, 0.1 mg An injection of eflapegrastim-xnst administered at a dose of 0.1 mg. |
2,640 | $26 | $116 |
| 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. |
1,767 | $94 | $339 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,450 | $1 | $28 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 1,300 | $16 | $57 |
| 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. |
1,054 | $10 | $69 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
765 | $12 | $61 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 556 | $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. |
460 | $97 | $378 |
| 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. |
420 | $47 | $189 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 363 | $3 | $12 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
295 | $16 | $59 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
284 | $1 | $6 |
| 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. |
282 | $136 | $474 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
266 | $7 | $69 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
260 | $2 | $41 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
224 | $28 | $156 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
206 | $2 | $7 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
197 | $15 | $56 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
195 | $21 | $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. |
189 | $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. |
174 | $10 | $42 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
174 | $55 | $206 |
| 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. |
162 | $21 | $84 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
154 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
144 | $2 | $7 |
| 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. |
136 | $121 | $453 |
| 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. |
135 | $25 | $89 |
| 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. |
120 | $49 | $178 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
93 | $5 | $20 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 86 | $138 | $562 |
| 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. |
80 | $24 | $156 |
| 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. |
59 | $2 | $8 |
| 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. |
55 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
53 | $42 | $170 |
| 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. |
52 | $94 | $285 |
| 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. |
43 | $56 | $239 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
34 | $62 | $277 |
| 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. |
34 | $137 | $556 |
| 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. |
30 | $1 | $7 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
28 | $15 | $56 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 22 | $166 | $585 |
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.
53.9% high complexity
43.1% medium
3.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,837
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,977/year across 7 years
Top 35% in FL for hematology
81
Companies
695
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,287 (88.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,550 (11.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,564
2023
$2,366
2022
$1,938
2021
$2,030
2020
$557
2019
$1,885
2018
$2,497
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Epizyme, Inc.,
$1,294
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,241
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,079
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$689
Lilly USA, LLC
$648
Genentech USA, Inc.
$646
Celgene Corporation
$641
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$583
PFIZER INC.
$542
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$481
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$480
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$346
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$337
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$320
GENZYME CORPORATION
$315
Incyte Corporation
$279
Exelixis Inc.
$251
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$210
Amgen Inc.
$198
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
$179
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$146
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$136
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$129
Seagen Inc.
$128
EMD Serono, Inc.
$120
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$120
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$119
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$108
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$107
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$85
Eisai Inc.
$83
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$83
ABBVIE INC.
$82
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$77
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$74
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$70
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
AbbVie, Inc.
$64
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$63
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$58
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$54
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$53
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$50
Epizyme, Inc.
$50
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$40
SOBI, INC
$38
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$37
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$34
Partner Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Array BioPharma Inc.
$30
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$29
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$24
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$23
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$21
EISAI INC.
$21
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$21
GE HealthCare
$19
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$17
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$16
Sobi, Inc
$16
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$15
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$14
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$14
R-Pharm US LLC
$14
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$13
Verastem, Inc.
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$12
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$12
NanoString Technologies, Inc.
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALIMTA · Alecensa · Aliqopa · Avastin · BAVENCIO · BELEODAQ · BENDEKA · BESREMI · BRAFTOVI · BRUKINSA · Bavencio · Braftovi · CABLIVI · CABOMETYX · CALQUENCE · CEREZYME · CYRAMZA · Cabometyx · Columvi · Copiktra · DARZALEX · DOPTELET · Doptelet · ELAHERE · ELITEK · ELREXFIO · ENHERTU · ENJAYMO · ERLEADA · Elahere · Enhertu · Epkinly · Erleada · FARESTON · FASENRA · FERAHEME · FRUZAQLA · Fabhalta · GAZYVA · HYQVIA · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · IMLYGIC · INFLECTRA · INJECTAFER · INLYTA · INREBIC · Imbruvica · Ixempra · JADENU · JAKAFI · JAYPIRCA · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · Kadcyla · Kyprolis · LIBTAYO · LONSURF · LUMIZYME · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · Leukine · Lonsurf · MEKINIST · MONJUVI · MONOFERRIC · MVASI · MYLOTARG · NERLYNX · NINLARO · Nerlynx · Neulasta · Nplate · Nubeqa · OJJAARA · ONUREG · OPDIVO · OPDUALAG · ORGOVYX · Onivyde · Orserdu · PADCEV · PEMAZYRE · PIQRAY · PLUVICTO · PROMACTA · PROSIGNA ASSAY · PROVENGE · PYRUKYND · Padcev · Pedmark · Perjeta · Pomalyst · Prolia · QINLOCK · REBLOZYL · RETEVMO · RYBREVANT · RYDAPT · Revlimid · Rezlidhia · Rituxan Hycela · Rubraca · SANDOSTATIN LAR · SARCLISA · SCEMBLIX · SPRYCEL · SUSTOL · SUTENT · SYNDROS · Somatuline Depot · Stivarga · TABRECTA · TAGRISSO · TASIGNA · TAZVERIK · TECENTRIQ · TECVAYLI · TIVDAK · TUKYSA · Tarceva · Tazverik · Tibsovo · Trodelvy · ULTOMIRIS · Udenyca · VARUBI · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · VOTRIENT · VYXEOS · Venclexta · Vitrakvi · Vonjo · XALKORI · XARELTO · XGEVA · XOSPATA · XPOVIO · XTANDI · Xermelo · Xospata · Xtandi · Yescarta · ZEJULA · ZOLADEX · ZYKADIA
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 →
Most payments (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $5 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematologists within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
3.6
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Jacob is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Jacob experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jacob performed 108,630 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Jacob receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jacob received a total of $13,837 from 81 companies across 695 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. Jacob's costs compare to other hematologists in Englewood?
Dr. Jacob's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Jacob) 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 →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Hematologists in Englewood
Browse hematologists in Englewood ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Hematologists in FL
Hematologists ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Hematologists in FL
Which FL hematologists receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
Epizyme, Inc., Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Epizyme, Inc.,.
By company
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
By company
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology