Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Divya Kumari
Radiation Oncology · Chicago, IL
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. Kumari
Dr. Divya Kumari is a radiation oncology specialist in Chicago, IL, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kumari performed 539 Medicare services across 465 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kumari received a total of $19,417 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 144 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation 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. Kumari 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ 539 Medicare services
$19,417 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗539
Medicare services
Bottom 12% in IL for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
465
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
65 | $7 | $63 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
57 | $15 | $142 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
45 | $12 | $106 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
44 | $5 | $62 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
44 | $6 | $60 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
31 | $24 | $253 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
27 | $215 | $2,150 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
27 | $27 | $312 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
27 | $8 | $82 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
22 | $20 | $208 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
21 | $8 | $81 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
20 | $28 | $293 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
18 | $6 | $60 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
15 | $277 | $2,809 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
15 | $31 | $312 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
14 | $150 | $1,520 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
14 | $7 | $62 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
11 | $205 | $1,545 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
11 | $10 | $115 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
11 | $58 | $541 |
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.
7.6% high complexity
20.2% medium
72.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,417
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,774/year across 7 years
Top 4% in IL for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
144
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
$14,302 (73.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,021 (20.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,094 (5.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,839
2023
$4,949
2022
$6,246
2021
$851
2020
$687
2019
$3,747
2018
$98
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$976
Terumo Medical Corporation
$439
Cook Medical LLC
$392
Balt USA, LLC
$278
Boston Scientific Corporation
$273
Inari Medical, Inc.
$251
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$127
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$43
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Penumbra, Inc.
$22
Okami Medical, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 63.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$6,136
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$3,366
Terumo Medical Corporation
$2,439
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$1,348
Cook Medical LLC
$1,280
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,131
Boston Scientific Corporation
$928
Balt USA, LLC
$708
Inari Medical, Inc.
$439
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$355
Cook Incorporated
$300
Medtronic, Inc.
$219
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$183
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$144
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$123
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$103
Ethicon US, LLC
$71
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$58
Inceptus Medical, LLC
$52
Imperative Care, Inc
$20
Okami Medical, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 61.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
6MMX22MMX120CM · ABRE · AZUR · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Abre · AngioSeal · Azur CX Detachable · CLEANER · COOK CELECT · COVERA · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Cleaner · Clot Management · Concerto · Cook Medical Catheters · Cook Medical Embolization · Cook Medical Liver Access · Cook Medical Stents · DIREXION · EMBOLD Fibered · ENDOPATH ETS Articulating Linear Cutter · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GENERAL - EMBOLICS · GENERAL - METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL - THROMBECTOMY · General - Vascular Intervention · ICAST COVERED STENT SYSTEM · INTERLOCK · IQon Spectral CT · IVCF · Indigo · Indigo System · LOBO · MVP · NANOKNIFE · NAVICROSS · OPTION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Optima Coil System · PROGREAT · Penumbra Ruby Coil · PowerPort M.R.I. Implantable Port · Prestige Coil System · ROSCH-UCHIDA · RUBY Coil · Ruby · S · SKATER DRAINAGE CATHETERS · TIPS · TORCON NB · TORNADO · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TRUSELECT · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · Trek · US Und · VENOVO · Vascular Closure Device · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA · ZOOM REPERFUSION CATHETER · Zilver Vena
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 (74%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for radiation oncology in IL.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
930
Per 100K population
17.9
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kumari is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of IL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kumari experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kumari performed 65 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Kumari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kumari received a total of $19,417 from 21 companies across 144 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. Kumari's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Chicago?
Dr. Kumari's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Kumari) 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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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. Data Coverage reflects 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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