Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elizabeth Byron, M.D.
Hematology · Palm Springs, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Byron
Dr. Elizabeth Byron is a hematology specialist in Palm Springs, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Byron performed 143,968 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Byron received a total of $7,313 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 413 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. Byron 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 37% volume in FL
$7,313 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗143,968
Medicare services
Top 37% in FL for hematology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
31,620 | $0 | $4 |
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
22,920 | $0 | $2 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 20,200 | $40 | $137 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 18,070 | $0 | $2 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 12,090 | $1 | $5 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
9,230 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
5,970 | $0 | $1 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
5,120 | $36 | $108 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,300 | $18 | $51 |
| 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. |
2,466 | $8 | $29 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,123 | $8 | $9 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,919 | $0 | $3 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,310 | $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. |
1,257 | $69 | $239 |
| 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. |
987 | $99 | $339 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 748 | $0 | $9 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
479 | $12 | $61 |
| 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. |
476 | $11 | $69 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
441 | $102 | $378 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
424 | $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. |
249 | $50 | $189 |
| 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. |
223 | $22 | $84 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
223 | $1 | $6 |
| 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. |
208 | $51 | $178 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
193 | $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. |
174 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
170 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
146 | $2 | $7 |
| 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. |
134 | $25 | $156 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
127 | $16 | $56 |
| 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. |
93 | $1 | $7 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
87 | $4 | $10 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
84 | $1 | $2 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 73 | $398 | $680 |
| 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. |
70 | $1,166 | $3,706 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 70 | $175 | $585 |
| 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. |
66 | $2 | $8 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
64 | $54 | $344 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
62 | $3 | $11 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
58 | $29 | $156 |
| 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. |
55 | $180 | $550 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
50 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
48 | $130 | $453 |
| 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. |
25 | $65 | $197 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
22 | $101 | $435 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
16 | $15 | $56 |
| 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. |
14 | $47 | $350 |
| 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. |
14 | $142 | $556 |
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.
26.7% high complexity
68.2% medium
5.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,313
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,045/year across 7 years
Bottom 49% in FL for hematology
66
Companies
413
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
$1,915
2023
$1,236
2022
$1,463
2021
$503
2020
$517
2019
$742
2018
$937
Payments by company (2024)
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$261
PFIZER INC.
$233
ABBVIE INC.
$216
Tempus AI, Inc
$190
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$187
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$158
Celgene Corporation
$132
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$113
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$94
Genentech USA, Inc.
$74
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$52
Eisai Inc.
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$29
Incyte Corporation
$25
EMD Serono, Inc.
$25
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$23
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$2
Top 3 companies account for 37.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,223
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$779
Celgene Corporation
$452
PFIZER INC.
$372
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$348
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$326
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$279
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$261
Genentech USA, Inc.
$248
ABBVIE INC.
$216
Eisai Inc.
$205
Tempus AI, Inc
$190
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$185
Incyte Corporation
$160
GENZYME CORPORATION
$136
Seagen Inc.
$116
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$113
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$89
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$88
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$82
Amgen Inc.
$82
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$69
EMD Serono, Inc.
$68
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$62
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
NanoString Technologies, Inc.
$58
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$53
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$53
Lilly USA, LLC
$51
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$48
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$45
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$32
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$30
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$29
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$28
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$25
TESARO, Inc.
$23
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$23
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$21
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$20
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$20
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$19
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$19
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$19
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$19
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$19
Sirtex Medical Inc
$18
Array BioPharma Inc.
$18
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$18
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$17
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$16
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$16
GE HealthCare
$15
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Innate Pharma, Inc
$14
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$6
Veracyte, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Hematologists in nearby ZIP areas
11
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL
3.2 mi
3.2 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. Byron is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 18 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. Byron experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Byron performed 31,620 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. Byron receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Byron received a total of $7,313 from 66 companies across 413 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. Byron's costs compare to other hematologists in Palm Springs?
Dr. Byron's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Byron) 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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