Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sumeet Chandra, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · Melbourne, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chandra
Dr. Sumeet Chandra is a hematology & oncology specialist in Melbourne, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chandra performed 259,288 Medicare services across 2,921 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chandra received a total of $17,164 from 87 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 896 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. Chandra 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$17,164 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 | 101674 | 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 ↗259,288
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for hematology & oncology
2,921
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~13,647 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. |
90,750 | $1 | $5 |
| Filgrastim injection (Nivestym) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-aafi (Nivestym) at a dose of 1 microgram. |
57,120 | $0 | $6 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 34,200 | $43 | $147 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
19,000 | $2 | $21 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 18,060 | $18 | $70 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
14,850 | $0 | $7 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 3,900 | $16 | $75 |
| 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. |
3,560 | $6 | $55 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,974 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
2,440 | $6 | $30 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 2,000 | $0 | $25 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,590 | $1 | $122 |
| 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. |
1,340 | $97 | $224 |
| 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. |
1,196 | $64 | $180 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
743 | $12 | $105 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
647 | $99 | $686 |
| 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. |
575 | $11 | $93 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
402 | $2 | $300 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
373 | $54 | $270 |
| 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. |
363 | $47 | $304 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
341 | $7 | $472 |
| 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. |
253 | $2 | $19 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
217 | $1 | $7 |
| 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. |
207 | $83 | $230 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
199 | $22 | $156 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
171 | $1 | $19 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
152 | $29 | $240 |
| 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. |
150 | $22 | $152 |
| Blood sample collection from implanted device This procedure involves drawing a blood sample directly from a medical device that has been surgically placed in the body. |
149 | $20 | $90 |
| 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. |
145 | $50 | $334 |
| 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. |
144 | $10 | $73 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 138 | $135 | $3,938 |
| 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. |
112 | $1 | $19 |
| 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. |
94 | $25 | $249 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
93 | $8 | $19 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
88 | $16 | $97 |
| 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. |
86 | $43 | $281 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
82 | $68 | $330 |
| 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. |
79 | $24 | $141 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
63 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
51 | $137 | $360 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
47 | $16 | $111 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
47 | $25 | $69 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
39 | $15 | $91 |
| 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. |
38 | $129 | $420 |
| 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. |
20 | $128 | $420 |
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.
37.2% high complexity
61.4% medium
1.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,164
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,452/year across 7 years
Top 28% in FL for hematology & oncology
87
Companies
896
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
$16,951 (98.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$213 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,020
2023
$2,074
2022
$2,860
2021
$2,971
2020
$2,308
2019
$2,364
2018
$2,566
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,576
PFIZER INC.
$1,352
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$873
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$867
Amgen Inc.
$833
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$832
Genentech USA, Inc.
$771
Celgene Corporation
$701
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$621
Seagen Inc.
$549
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$547
Incyte Corporation
$498
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$486
Lilly USA, LLC
$485
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$462
GENZYME CORPORATION
$439
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$370
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$303
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$283
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$258
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$235
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$212
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$189
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
Eisai Inc.
$173
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$137
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$131
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$130
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$129
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$119
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$118
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$103
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$101
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$100
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$99
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$86
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
SOBI, INC
$70
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$64
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$58
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$56
AbbVie, Inc.
$53
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$50
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$50
CSL Behring
$47
AbbVie Inc.
$46
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$44
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$44
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
Legend Biotech USA Inc.
$43
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Acceleron Pharma, Inc.
$40
EISAI INC.
$39
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Advanced Accelerator Applications
$36
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$36
GE HealthCare
$34
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$33
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$31
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$30
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$29
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$27
Verastem, Inc.
$27
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
Secura Bio, Inc.
$25
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$24
TESARO, Inc.
$24
EMD Serono, Inc.
$23
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$20
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$20
Innate Pharma, Inc
$20
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$20
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$19
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Exelixis Inc.
$18
Epizyme, Inc.,
$17
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 22.1% 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 →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $7 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH MELBOURNE 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. Chandra is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Chandra experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chandra performed 90,750 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. Chandra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chandra received a total of $17,164 from 87 companies across 896 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. Chandra's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Melbourne?
Dr. Chandra's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Chandra) 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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