Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ferdy Santiago, MD
Hematology · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Santiago
Dr. Ferdy Santiago is a hematology specialist in Naples, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Santiago performed 238,802 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Santiago received a total of $9,284 from 74 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 433 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 17 years of NPI registration
▲ 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗238,802
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for hematology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
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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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
74
Companies
433
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
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)
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$333
Amgen Inc.
$142
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$109
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$98
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$92
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$85
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$84
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$77
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$68
Incyte Corporation
$67
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$53
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Lilly USA, LLC
$50
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$49
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$43
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$41
PFIZER INC.
$40
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$40
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$33
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$33
Celgene Corporation
$33
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$30
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$27
SOBI, INC
$27
Eisai Inc.
$26
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$25
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
ABBVIE INC.
$23
GENZYME CORPORATION
$22
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$20
Exelixis Inc.
$20
EMD Serono, Inc.
$19
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 28.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Hematologists in nearby ZIP areas
11
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Santiago is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), with 17 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. 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. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Santiago receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Santiago received a total of $9,284 from 74 companies across 433 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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