Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chieh-Lin Fu, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology · Weston, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
2950 CLEVELAND CLINIC BLVD, Weston, FL 33331
9546595000
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1821058116 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Fu 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. Fu

Dr. Chieh-Lin Fu is a hematology & oncology in Weston, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fu performed 19,513 Medicare services across 586 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fu received a total of $6,430 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 103 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. 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. Fu 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 23% volume in FL$ $6,430 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
19,513
Medicare services
Top 23% in FL for hematology & oncology
586
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~976 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia17,250$2$28
Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard)900$36$279
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)447$98$305
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)217$145$404
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle147$12$116
Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein103$13$134
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity92$99$437
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less82$107$743
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle72$60$274
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less52$52$392
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour47$17$129
Injection, diphenhydramine hcl, up to 50 mg29$1$16
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)23$68$198
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)20$156$598
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity17$109$708
New patient office visit (45-59 min)15$124$459
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.
5.1% high complexity
90.6% medium
4.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,430
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $919/year across 7 years
Top 43% in FL for hematology & oncology
25
Companies
103
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
$3,348 (52.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,823 (43.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$259 (4.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$686
2023
$1,200
2022
$328
2021
$129
2020
$12
2019
$456
2018
$3,617

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie, Inc.
$3,348
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$706
Genentech USA, Inc.
$491
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$342
Celgene Corporation
$217
Incyte Corporation
$215
PFIZER INC.
$180
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$151
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$127
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$123
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$49
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$42
Amgen Inc.
$37
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$23
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$23
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$21
Tempus AI, Inc
$21
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$21
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 70.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Alecensa · BOSULIF · BRUKINSA · Beleodaq · DARZALEX · ELZONRIS · Fabhalta · Folotyn · GAZYVA · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · JAKAFI · JEMPERLI · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · LONSURF · LUMAKRAS · Lunsumio · MEKINIST · MONJUVI · NINLARO · Nplate · POLIVY · Pomalyst · REBLOZYL · SPRYCEL · Soliris · TECVAYLI · VENCLEXTA · VYXEOS · Vanflyta · Venclexta · Vonjo · XALKORI · Xospata
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 (52%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $33 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Hematology & Oncologys within 10 mi
155
Per 100K population
8.0
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Fu is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in FL), and consulting-driven industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Fu experienced with darbepoetin injection (aranesp) for anemia?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fu performed 17,250 darbepoetin injection (aranesp) for anemia 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. Fu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fu received a total of $6,430 from 25 companies across 103 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. Fu's costs compare to other hematology & oncologys in Weston?
Dr. Fu'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. Fu) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →