Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Splichal, M.D.
Medical Oncology · Athens, GA
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Splichal
Dr. James Splichal is a medical oncology specialist in Athens, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Splichal performed 110,927 Medicare services across 7,258 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Splichal received a total of $20,739 from 93 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 999 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical oncology. 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. Splichal 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in GA
$20,739 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗110,927
Medicare services
Top 9% in GA for medical oncology
7,258
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~5,546 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. |
23,970 | $0 | $4 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 20,800 | $40 | $171 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 17,100 | $17 | $74 |
| 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. |
14,460 | $5 | $42 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 6,537 | $0 | $1 |
| Rituximab-arrx biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-arrx, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
4,178 | $34 | $311 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,912 | $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. |
2,281 | $8 | $38 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,128 | $8 | $12 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 2,100 | $15 | $81 |
| 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. |
1,576 | $87 | $418 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 968 | $0 | $1 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
963 | $4 | $22 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
962 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
891 | $10 | $78 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
876 | $10 | $66 |
| 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. |
598 | $20 | $237 |
| 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. |
435 | $60 | $283 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
422 | $90 | $589 |
| Flow cytometry, additional marker An additional marker is tested during a flow cytometry procedure to analyze DNA or cells. This step adds specific data points to the initial analysis. |
414 | $16 | $139 |
| 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. |
410 | $128 | $495 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
320 | $2 | $11 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
308 | $13 | $48 |
| Iron level test | 307 | $6 | $28 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
307 | $9 | $38 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
292 | $13 | $48 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
279 | $9 | $40 |
| 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. |
206 | $1 | $5 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
205 | $1 | $7 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
196 | $1 | $2 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
190 | $15 | $74 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
186 | $4 | $17 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
183 | $14 | $64 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
178 | $19 | $115 |
| 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. |
170 | $46 | $254 |
| Nephelometry test A laboratory test that uses light scattering to measure the concentration of specific substances in a sample. |
154 | $13 | $48 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
146 | $11 | $68 |
| 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. |
139 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
127 | $44 | $289 |
| 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. |
125 | $24 | $116 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 123 | $328 | $2,115 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
121 | $5 | $22 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 119 | $156 | $709 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
101 | $16 | $73 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
97 | $14 | $73 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
97 | $50 | $298 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 88 | $8 | $40 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
83 | $8 | $48 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
77 | $6 | $45 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
76 | $0 | $2 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
72 | $9 | $39 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
71 | $73 | $745 |
| 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. |
68 | $23 | $152 |
| 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. |
66 | $146 | $1,123 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 62 | $18 | $79 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
61 | $16 | $57 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
55 | $26 | $151 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
50 | $7 | $29 |
| 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. |
44 | $123 | $706 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
39 | $3 | $12 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
36 | $19 | $82 |
| On-body injector for subcutaneous injection A device is applied to the skin to automatically deliver a medication injection under the skin. |
36 | $13 | $78 |
| 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. |
28 | $9 | $46 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $88 | $363 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
25 | $4 | $15 |
| 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 | $58 | $253 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
25 | $85 | $386 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
22 | $64 | $329 |
| 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. |
21 | $4 | $17 |
| Flow cytometry DNA or cell analysis, first marker A laboratory test that uses a laser to analyze cells or DNA by detecting a specific marker on the cell surface or within the cell. |
18 | $51 | $245 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
17 | $127 | $569 |
| 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. |
16 | $59 | $598 |
| 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. |
14 | $99 | $562 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
14 | $62 | $266 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
13 | $12 | $69 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
11 | $73 | $668 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
11 | $29 | $58 |
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.
25.2% high complexity
62.7% medium
12.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,739
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,963/year across 7 years
Top 24% in GA for medical oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
93
Companies
999
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
$17,472 (84.2%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$2,723 (13.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$545 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,727
2023
$3,498
2022
$3,821
2021
$3,189
2020
$1,827
2019
$2,520
2018
$2,158
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$801
Celgene Corporation
$284
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$240
PFIZER INC.
$217
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$211
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$184
ABBVIE INC.
$160
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$106
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$101
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$100
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$98
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$93
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$83
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Genentech USA, Inc.
$66
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Incyte Corporation
$60
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$59
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$58
Exelixis Inc.
$56
Tempus AI, Inc
$54
Eisai Inc.
$52
GENZYME CORPORATION
$48
SOBI, INC
$45
EMD Serono, Inc.
$43
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$32
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$30
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$22
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$16
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$3,649
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$1,047
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$921
Celgene Corporation
$863
Genentech USA, Inc.
$850
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$740
Incyte Corporation
$660
Seagen Inc.
$641
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$637
Amgen Inc.
$636
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$606
PFIZER INC.
$586
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$504
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$420
GENZYME CORPORATION
$375
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$374
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$298
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$293
Eisai Inc.
$277
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$268
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$250
EMD Serono, Inc.
$229
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$225
Exelixis Inc.
$220
Epizyme, Inc.,
$200
TESARO, Inc.
$196
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$187
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$186
ABBVIE INC.
$184
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$179
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$172
EISAI INC.
$158
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$151
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$150
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$149
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$147
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$141
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$135
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$134
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$126
AbbVie Inc.
$120
Lilly USA, LLC
$118
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$117
Verastem, Inc.
$114
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$109
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$105
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$95
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$81
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$80
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$75
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$75
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$70
AbbVie, Inc.
$66
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$58
Tempus AI, Inc
$54
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$46
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$45
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$45
SOBI, INC
$45
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$35
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$32
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Sobi, Inc
$30
Array BioPharma Inc.
$29
Acceleron Pharma, Inc.
$25
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$24
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
$23
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$22
Novocure Inc.
$22
Advanced Accelerator Applications
$21
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Emmaus Medical, Inc.
$20
Sirtex Medical Inc
$19
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$17
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$16
Immunomedics, Inc.
$16
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$15
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
Secura Bio, Inc.
$14
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$13
Top 3 companies account for 27.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAKVEO · ADCETRIS · AFINITOR · AKYNZEO · ALIMTA · ALOXI · ALUNBRIG · AYVAKIT · Alecensa · Aliqopa · Aranesp · Avastin · BAVENCIO · BELEODAQ · BESREMI · BLENREP · BOSULIF · BRAFTOVI · BRUKINSA · Bavencio · Blincyto · Braftovi · CABOMETYX · CALQUENCE · CARVYKTI · CINVANTI · COSELA · CYRAMZA · Cabometyx · Columvi · Copiktra · DARZALEX · DOPTELET · ELITEK · ELREXFIO · ENHERTU · EPKINLY · ERLEADA · Empaveli · Endari · Enhertu · Epkinly · Erivedge · FARYDAK · FASLODEX · FERAHEME · FOTIVDA · FRUZAQLA · GAVRETO · GAZYVA · GILOTRIF · Herceptin · IBRANCE · ICLUSIG · ILLUCCIX · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · INLYTA · Imbruvica · JAKAFI · JEMPERLI · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · Kadcyla · Kyprolis · LIBTAYO · LONSURF · LORBRENA · LUMAKRAS · LUTATHERA · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · Lonsurf · Lunsumio · MEKINIST · MONJUVI · MVASI · NERLYNX · NINLARO · Nerlynx · Neulasta · Nplate · Nubeqa · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OJJAARA · OPDIVO · OPDUALAG · ORGOVYX · Oncology · Onivyde · Orserdu · PADCEV · PEMAZYRE · PIQRAY · PROMACTA · PROVENGE · Padcev · Perjeta · Phesgo · Pomalyst · Prolia · QINLOCK · REBLOZYL · ROLVEDON · RYBREVANT · RYDAPT · Reblozyl · Revlimid · Rezlidhia · Rubraca · SANCUSO · SANDOSTATIN · SARCLISA · SCEMBLIX · SHINGRIX · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SOMATULINE DEPOT · SUTENT · Somatuline Depot · Stivarga · TALVEY · TASIGNA · TAZVERIK · TECENTRIQ · TEPMETKO · TIBSOVO · TIVDAK · TUKYSA · Tavalisse · Trodelvy · ULTOMIRIS · Udenyca · Ultomiris · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · VONJO · VOTRIENT · Venclexta · Vitrakvi · Vonjo · WELIREG · XALKORI · XERMELO · XGEVA · XOSPATA · XPOVIO · XTANDI · Xermelo · Xofigo · Xospata · YONSA · ZEJULA · ZEPZELCA · ZIIHERA · ZYKADIA · clonoSEQ
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Medical oncologists within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$85,012
Nearest hospital
ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
5.4 mi
5.4 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Splichal is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Splichal experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Splichal performed 23,970 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. Splichal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Splichal received a total of $20,739 from 93 companies across 999 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. Splichal's costs compare to other medical oncologists in Athens?
Dr. Splichal's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Splichal) 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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