Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Suprith Badarinath, MD
Hematology & Oncology · Jacksonville, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Badarinath 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 →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Badarinath
Dr. Suprith Badarinath is a hematology & oncology specialist in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Badarinath performed 69,843 Medicare services across 2,323 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Badarinath received a total of $2,215 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 124 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. 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. Badarinath 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in FL
$2,215 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗69,843
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for hematology & oncology
2,323
Unique beneficiaries
$4
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,492 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 (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
42,000 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
15,500 | $0 | $1 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Retacrit) for anemia An injection of a biosimilar form of epoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. The dose administered is 1000 units. |
3,660 | $6 | $27 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,560 | $18 | $38 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,258 | $0 | $1 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
969 | $8 | $18 |
| 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. |
869 | $8 | $41 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 780 | $1 | $75 |
| 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. |
537 | $63 | $104 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 360 | $0 | $41 |
| 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. |
344 | $95 | $162 |
| 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. |
214 | $22 | $90 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
173 | $94 | $355 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
163 | $12 | $55 |
| 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. |
154 | $62 | $115 |
| 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. |
144 | $10 | $42 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
131 | $53 | $500 |
| 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. |
99 | $165 | $535 |
| 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. |
85 | $48 | $160 |
| 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. |
79 | $48 | $310 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
77 | $20 | $80 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
73 | $5 | $29 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
59 | $1 | $4 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
51 | $73 | $270 |
| 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. |
49 | $49 | $175 |
| 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. |
49 | $135 | $330 |
| Enhanced Oncology Model monthly payment This code represents the monthly enhanced oncology services payment under the Enhancing Oncology Model. It covers the administrative payment for enhanced services provided to eligible patients. |
45 | $70 | $70 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
43 | $4 | $20 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
43 | $6 | $35 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
34 | $4 | $55 |
| 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. |
30 | $140 | $235 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 28 | $374 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
24 | $1,012 | $2,400 |
| 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. |
23 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
23 | $125 | $265 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
22 | $103 | $225 |
| 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. |
22 | $2 | $97 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $165 | $340 |
| 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. |
15 | $37 | $68 |
| 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. |
14 | $94 | $160 |
| 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. |
13 | $82 | $181 |
| CT scan of neck soft tissue with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the soft tissues in the neck. |
12 | $67 | $495 |
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.
60.9% high complexity
34.3% medium
4.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,215
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $316/year across 7 years
Bottom 39% in FL for hematology & oncology
40
Companies
124
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
$1,860 (84.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$355 (16.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$421
2023
$147
2022
$144
2021
$530
2020
$184
2019
$444
2018
$345
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$342
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$199
PFIZER INC.
$177
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$157
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$136
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$111
Exelixis Inc.
$91
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$89
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$84
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$70
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Incyte Corporation
$52
Genentech USA, Inc.
$50
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$41
AbbVie Inc.
$37
GENZYME CORPORATION
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$31
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$30
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$26
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$25
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$24
EKOS Corporation
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$18
EISAI INC.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$15
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$14
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$13
Eisai Inc.
$13
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$12
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$12
Lilly USA, LLC
$11
TESARO, Inc.
$11
Sirtex Medical Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 32.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CABLIVI · CABOMETYX · CALQUENCE · CYRAMZA · Cabometyx · DARZALEX · Da Vinci Surgical System · EKOSONIC · ERLEADA · Epkinly · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE · Fabhalta · Folotyn · Herceptin · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · INJECTAFER · INLYTA · JAKAFI · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · Kadcyla · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LONSURF · LORBRENA · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · Lonsurf · MEKINIST · MONJUVI · NINLARO · Nerlynx · OCREVUS · OPDIVO · PADCEV · PIQRAY · PLUVICTO · PROMACTA · Padcev · RYBREVANT · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SOLIRIS · SUTENT · TABRECTA · TASIGNA · Trodelvy · UKONIQ · ULTOMIRIS · Ultomiris · Utibron · VENCLEXTA · Vonjo · XALKORI · XARELTO · XOSPATA · XPOVIO · XTANDI · ZEJULA
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $3 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
106
Per 100K population
10.5
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE
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. Badarinath is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Badarinath experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Badarinath performed 42,000 iron infusion (injectafer) 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. Badarinath receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Badarinath received a total of $2,215 from 40 companies across 124 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. Badarinath's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Jacksonville?
Dr. Badarinath'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. Badarinath) 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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