Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vikas Malhotra, M.D.
Hematology · Spring Hill, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Malhotra
Dr. Vikas Malhotra is a hematology specialist in Spring Hill, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Malhotra performed 397,025 Medicare services across 6,165 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Malhotra received a total of $58,431 from 100 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 944 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Malhotra 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 2% volume in FL
$58,431 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 | 87732 | 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 ↗397,025
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for hematology
6,165
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~19,851 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 sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
113,400 | $0 | $5 |
| Filgrastim injection (Nivestym) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-aafi (Nivestym) at a dose of 1 microgram. |
84,120 | $0 | $1 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 44,600 | $43 | $137 |
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
40,320 | $0 | $2 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 20,280 | $1 | $5 |
| Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg. |
18,898 | $0 | $12 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 15,060 | $18 | $51 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 11,994 | $0 | $2 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
10,170 | $36 | $108 |
| 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. |
7,120 | $6 | $23 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
4,540 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
4,145 | $8 | $29 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
3,928 | $8 | $9 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 2,440 | $1 | $28 |
| 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. |
2,002 | $95 | $339 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 1,528 | $0 | $9 |
| 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. |
1,469 | $10 | $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. |
788 | $97 | $378 |
| 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. |
755 | $47 | $189 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
731 | $12 | $61 |
| 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. |
711 | $10 | $42 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
686 | $1 | $6 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 678 | $3 | $12 |
| 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. |
593 | $2 | $7 |
| 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. |
585 | $22 | $84 |
| 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. |
540 | $62 | $239 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
476 | $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. |
469 | $24 | $156 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
445 | $2 | $41 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
345 | $1 | $3 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
318 | $1 | $2 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
310 | $15 | $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. |
265 | $1 | $7 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
246 | $21 | $79 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
226 | $17 | $59 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
220 | $7 | $69 |
| 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. |
219 | $49 | $178 |
| 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. |
187 | $140 | $474 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
163 | $28 | $156 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 117 | $165 | $585 |
| 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. |
108 | $25 | $88 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
100 | $0 | $3 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
95 | $3 | $11 |
| 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. |
93 | $2 | $8 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
87 | $4 | $15 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
70 | $4 | $15 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
68 | $15 | $56 |
| 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. |
68 | $41 | $170 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 66 | $131 | $562 |
| 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. |
60 | $124 | $637 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
58 | $15 | $41 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
29 | $5 | $20 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
20 | $4 | $10 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
16 | $214 | $722 |
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.
3.6% high complexity
93.3% medium
3.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$58,431
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,347/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for hematology
100
Companies
944
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$35,017 (59.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,394 (21.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,021 (18.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,373
2023
$5,905
2022
$6,128
2021
$9,429
2020
$11,429
2019
$10,841
2018
$6,326
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$11,661
PFIZER INC.
$6,798
Celgene Corporation
$4,568
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$3,391
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$3,120
CSL Behring
$3,085
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$2,977
Epizyme, Inc.,
$2,568
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$2,356
ABBVIE INC.
$1,903
AbbVie Inc.
$1,387
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$1,088
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$1,017
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$999
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$945
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$944
Genentech USA, Inc.
$796
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$676
Amgen Inc.
$531
Lilly USA, LLC
$504
Seagen Inc.
$400
Incyte Corporation
$373
TESARO, Inc.
$354
Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC
$350
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$335
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$321
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$295
Eisai Inc.
$249
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$248
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$213
GENZYME CORPORATION
$213
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$208
Novocure GmbH
$200
EMD Serono, Inc.
$192
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$156
COMSORT, Inc
$150
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$139
SOBI, INC
$132
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$130
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$123
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$122
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$118
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$115
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$103
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$96
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$82
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$82
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$75
AbbVie, Inc.
$70
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$57
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$54
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$52
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$50
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$45
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$45
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$43
Array BioPharma Inc.
$42
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$37
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$34
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$34
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$31
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$31
EISAI INC.
$27
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$25
Axonics, Inc.
$24
Shire North American Group Inc
$23
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$22
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$22
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$21
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$21
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$21
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$20
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$18
MACROGENICS, INC.
$17
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$17
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$17
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$17
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$16
Verastem, Inc.
$16
Exelixis Inc.
$15
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$14
R-Pharm US LLC
$14
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$12
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$12
Advanced Accelerator Applications
$12
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$12
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.4% 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 →
The majority of payments (60%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for hematology in FL.
Equivalent to $15 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematologists within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$63,193
Nearest hospital
SPRINGBROOK 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. Malhotra is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of FL peers, 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. Malhotra experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Malhotra performed 113,400 iron sucrose injection (venofer) 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. Malhotra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Malhotra received a total of $58,431 from 100 companies across 944 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. Malhotra's costs compare to other hematologists in Spring Hill?
Dr. Malhotra'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. Malhotra) 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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