Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shuo Ma, M.D., PH.D.
Hematology & Oncology · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Ma
Dr. Shuo Ma is a hematology & oncology specialist in Chicago, IL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ma performed 59,158 Medicare services across 2,206 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ma received a total of $258,911 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 179 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ma 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 in practice
▲ Top 19% volume in IL
$258,911 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗59,158
Medicare services
Top 19% in IL for hematology & oncology
2,206
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daratumumab injection (Darzalex) An injection containing daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj administered under the skin. |
9,090 | $38 | $170 |
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
8,000 | $1 | $5 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
6,280 | $36 | $134 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
6,150 | $0 | $7 |
| Nivolumab injection (Opdivo) | 5,900 | $24 | $97 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
3,500 | $0 | $2 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 3,400 | $43 | $171 |
| Rituximab-pvvr biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-pvvr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
3,285 | $21 | $244 |
| Carfilzomib injection, 1 mg This code represents the administration of a 1 mg dose of carfilzomib via injection. |
2,218 | $36 | $118 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,100 | $18 | $58 |
| Bevacizumab biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of bevacizumab-awwb, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
1,138 | $23 | $194 |
| Bortezomib injection, 0.1 mg Administration of a 0.1 mg dose of bortezomib medication via injection. |
1,107 | $3 | $174 |
| 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. |
942 | $97 | $323 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
850 | $0 | $1 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 790 | $1 | $76 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
561 | $4 | $10 |
| Pegfilgrastim injection, 0.5 mg An injection of pegfilgrastim, a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells. This specific code applies to the brand-name drug and excludes biosimilar versions. |
480 | $81 | $821 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 310 | $0 | $5 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
281 | $13 | $143 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
271 | $108 | $940 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
227 | $17 | $129 |
| Cyclophosphamide, 100 mg | 219 | $15 | $111 |
| 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. |
189 | $67 | $217 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
185 | $2 | $8 |
| Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg | 184 | $3 | $105 |
| 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. |
156 | $53 | $410 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
138 | $23 | $215 |
| 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. |
129 | $24 | $203 |
| 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. |
107 | $133 | $434 |
| 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. |
100 | $99 | $311 |
| Cisplatin chemotherapy injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of cisplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
100 | $2 | $41 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
93 | $60 | $326 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
84 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
83 | $12 | $88 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
58 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
57 | $54 | $464 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
47 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
39 | $46 | $393 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
34 | $32 | $57 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
32 | $72 | $110 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
29 | $32 | $57 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
29 | $1 | $9 |
| On-body injector for subcutaneous injection A device is applied to the skin to automatically deliver a medication injection under the skin. |
26 | $15 | $109 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 25 | $177 | $625 |
| 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. |
24 | $213 | $1,618 |
| 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. |
23 | $68 | $219 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
19 | $67 | $216 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
17 | $281 | $397 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy injection Chemotherapy medication is administered directly into a vein using a push technique. This method involves injecting the drug through a needle or catheter already placed in the vein. |
15 | $84 | $677 |
| Injection, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, up to 100 mg | 13 | $13 | $110 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
12 | $131 | $187 |
| 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. |
12 | $26 | $338 |
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.
25.6% high complexity
71.3% medium
3.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$258,911
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $36,987/year across 7 years
Top 4% in IL for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
179
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$149,882 (57.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$108,803 (42.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$226 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$44,650
2023
$33,796
2022
$40,475
2021
$35,332
2020
$30,434
2019
$44,878
2018
$29,345
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17,317
Lilly USA, LLC
$11,200
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$11,000
ABBVIE INC.
$2,983
Invivyd Inc
$2,100
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50
Top 3 companies account for 88.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$71,297
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$50,775
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$34,503
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$21,748
Genentech, Inc.
$19,452
Lilly USA, LLC
$17,000
ABBVIE INC.
$11,383
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$5,490
AbbVie Inc.
$5,400
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$4,498
Genentech USA, Inc.
$3,981
AstraZeneca UK Limited
$3,425
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
$2,905
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$2,778
Invivyd Inc
$2,100
Verastem, Inc.
$1,980
Eli Lilly and Company
$125
AbbVie, Inc.
$29
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$22
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 60.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BRUKINSA · CALQUENCE · Copiktra · EPKINLY · GAZYVA · IMBRUVICA · Imbruvica · JAYPIRCA · PEMGARDA · Rituxan · VENCLEXTA
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 (58%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in hematology & oncology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for hematology & oncology in IL.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
326
Per 100K population
6.3
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ma is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of IL peers, 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. Ma experienced with daratumumab injection (darzalex)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ma performed 9,090 daratumumab injection (darzalex) 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. Ma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ma received a total of $258,911 from 20 companies across 179 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. Ma's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Chicago?
Dr. Ma's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Ma) 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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