Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ferdy Santiago, MD
Hematology · Naples, 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. Santiago 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. Santiago
Dr. Ferdy Santiago is a hematology specialist in Naples, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Santiago performed 238,802 Medicare services across 4,736 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Santiago received a total of $9,284 from 74 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 433 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. Santiago 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 14% volume in FL
$9,284 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 | 123451 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗238,802
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for hematology
4,736
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~14,925 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. |
100,980 | $0 | $4 |
| Azacitidine chemotherapy injection An injection of the medication azacitidine, measured at 1 mg per unit. |
20,681 | $0 | $4 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 16,800 | $43 | $137 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 16,770 | $1 | $5 |
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
13,080 | $0 | $2 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 12,420 | $18 | $51 |
| Daratumumab injection (Darzalex) An injection containing daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj administered under the skin. |
11,160 | $38 | $110 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 9,246 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
8,600 | $6 | $23 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
5,700 | $0 | $5 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,661 | $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. |
2,659 | $8 | $29 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,608 | $0 | $3 |
| Rituximab-pvvr biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-pvvr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
2,360 | $22 | $185 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
2,304 | $36 | $108 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,740 | $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. |
999 | $69 | $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. |
976 | $11 | $69 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 872 | $0 | $9 |
| 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. |
776 | $101 | $339 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 695 | $3 | $12 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
567 | $12 | $61 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
562 | $104 | $378 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
447 | $2 | $7 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
421 | $1 | $6 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
392 | $2 | $41 |
| 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. |
302 | $23 | $84 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
247 | $57 | $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. |
212 | $23 | $79 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
194 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
191 | $49 | $189 |
| 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. |
138 | $52 | $178 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
127 | $29 | $156 |
| 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. |
126 | $89 | $298 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
112 | $17 | $59 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
83 | $16 | $56 |
| 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 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
73 | $72 | $277 |
| 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. |
60 | $25 | $156 |
| 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. |
50 | $1 | $7 |
| 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. |
48 | $2 | $8 |
| 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. |
46 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
44 | $132 | $453 |
| 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. |
43 | $137 | $637 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
38 | $16 | $56 |
| 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. |
38 | $27 | $89 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
34 | $3 | $11 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
28 | $5 | $20 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
17 | $4 | $10 |
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.
43.9% high complexity
52.9% medium
3.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,284
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,326/year across 7 years
Top 45% in FL for hematology
74
Companies
433
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
$9,272 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,042
2023
$1,051
2022
$1,447
2021
$799
2020
$485
2019
$1,812
2018
$1,648
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$692
PFIZER INC.
$581
Celgene Corporation
$551
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$496
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$476
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$447
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$432
Amgen Inc.
$362
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$333
Genentech USA, Inc.
$289
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$284
Incyte Corporation
$282
AbbVie, Inc.
$202
Seagen Inc.
$176
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$166
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$149
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$146
ABBVIE INC.
$144
Lilly USA, LLC
$140
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$139
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$135
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$126
TESARO, Inc.
$125
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$120
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$119
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$114
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$111
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$109
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$106
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$96
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$90
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$86
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$85
GENZYME CORPORATION
$77
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$76
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$75
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$68
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$67
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$65
AbbVie Inc.
$55
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$54
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$53
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Exelixis Inc.
$50
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
Eisai Inc.
$46
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$35
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$28
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$27
SOBI, INC
$27
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$25
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$25
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$23
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$22
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$21
EMD Serono, Inc.
$19
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$18
GE HEALTHCARE
$17
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$15
Veracyte, Inc.
$15
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$14
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$13
NanoString Technologies, Inc.
$13
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$13
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$12
SECURA BIO, INC.
$10
Secura Bio, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 19.6% 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $4 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematologists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
NAPLES COMMUNITY 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. Santiago is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% 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. Santiago experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Santiago performed 100,980 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. Santiago receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Santiago received a total of $9,284 from 74 companies across 433 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. Santiago's costs compare to other hematologists in Naples?
Dr. Santiago's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Santiago) 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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