Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vijay Patel, MD
Hematology · Gainesville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Patel
Dr. Vijay Patel is a hematology specialist in Gainesville, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 507,088 Medicare services across 6,532 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $95,850 from 81 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 350 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology. 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. Patel 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 1% volume in FL
$95,850 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 | 112504 | 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
Medicare Utilization ↗507,088
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for hematology
6,532
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~28,172 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. |
170,850 | $0 | $4 |
| Nivolumab injection (Opdivo) | 51,650 | $24 | $72 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 36,200 | $43 | $137 |
| Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg. |
35,158 | $0 | $12 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 31,980 | $18 | $51 |
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
26,250 | $1 | $3 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 26,130 | $1 | $5 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
24,600 | $0 | $5 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 20,097 | $0 | $2 |
| Injection, degarelix, 1 mg | 10,240 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
9,800 | $6 | $23 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
7,201 | $0 | $3 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 7,100 | $16 | $57 |
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
6,780 | $0 | $2 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
6,636 | $36 | $108 |
| Bortezomib injection, 0.1 mg Administration of a 0.1 mg dose of bortezomib medication via injection. |
4,843 | $4 | $113 |
| Eflapegrastim injection, 0.1 mg An injection of eflapegrastim-xnst administered at a dose of 0.1 mg. |
4,224 | $26 | $116 |
| 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. |
3,403 | $8 | $29 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 3,310 | $1 | $28 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
3,227 | $8 | $9 |
| Bevacizumab-maly biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of bevacizumab-maly, a biosimilar medication, with a dosage of 10 mg. |
2,649 | $55 | $192 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 1,600 | $3 | $12 |
| 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. |
1,445 | $96 | $339 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
989 | $2 | $7 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 912 | $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. |
907 | $97 | $378 |
| 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. |
834 | $10 | $69 |
| 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. |
771 | $22 | $84 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
762 | $12 | $61 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
751 | $2 | $41 |
| 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. |
653 | $47 | $189 |
| Injection, fulvestrant, 25 mg | 520 | $8 | $132 |
| 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. |
482 | $64 | $239 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
349 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
321 | $24 | $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. |
318 | $49 | $178 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 272 | $133 | $562 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
265 | $54 | $206 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
222 | $22 | $79 |
| 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. |
199 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
176 | $42 | $170 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
162 | $7 | $69 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
158 | $15 | $56 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
156 | $1 | $2 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
154 | $17 | $59 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 149 | $166 | $585 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
130 | $1 | $6 |
| 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. |
123 | $2 | $7 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
122 | $27 | $156 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
113 | $15 | $56 |
| 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. |
106 | $127 | $637 |
| 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. |
100 | $137 | $556 |
| 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. |
97 | $62 | $197 |
| 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. |
82 | $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. |
80 | $24 | $156 |
| 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. |
72 | $123 | $453 |
| 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. |
47 | $1 | $7 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
44 | $4 | $10 |
| 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 | $139 | $474 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
22 | $125 | $467 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
22 | $4 | $15 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
18 | $214 | $722 |
| 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. |
14 | $38 | $147 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
12 | $158 | $533 |
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.
42.2% high complexity
55.9% medium
1.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$95,850
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,693/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for hematology
81
Companies
350
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
$86,389 (90.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,111 (8.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,350 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,256
2023
$1,103
2022
$10,453
2021
$20,906
2020
$10,949
2019
$27,206
2018
$23,978
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$38,181
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19,027
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17,133
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$8,272
GENZYME CORPORATION
$2,337
PFIZER INC.
$1,795
Celgene Corporation
$1,513
Amgen Inc.
$1,085
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$559
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$511
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$462
Genentech USA, Inc.
$392
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$352
Seagen Inc.
$321
Nutech Spine, Inc.
$280
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$247
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$215
Novocure GmbH
$200
Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC
$175
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$170
Ethicon US, LLC
$149
TESARO, Inc.
$137
Incyte Corporation
$135
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$122
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$116
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$113
Novo Nordisk Inc
$107
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$96
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$89
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$84
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$79
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$61
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$58
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$54
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$52
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$51
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$50
ABBVIE INC.
$45
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$39
Eisai Inc.
$38
SOBI, INC
$38
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$35
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
EMD Serono, Inc.
$33
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$33
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$31
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$30
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$28
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$26
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$25
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$25
Secura Bio, Inc.
$24
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$22
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$21
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$20
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$18
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$17
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$16
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
CSL Behring
$15
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$14
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
GE HealthCare
$14
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
AbbVie, Inc.
$12
NanoString Technologies, Inc.
$12
Sirtex Medical Inc
$11
Biocartis US, Inc
$11
Veracyte, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 77.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (90%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in hematology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for hematology in FL.
Equivalent to $19 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematologists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$59,659
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA 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. Patel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Patel experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 170,850 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $95,850 from 81 companies across 350 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. Patel's costs compare to other hematologists in Gainesville?
Dr. Patel'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. Patel) 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 →
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