Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Benjamin Esparaz, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · Decatur, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Esparaz 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. Esparaz
Dr. Benjamin Esparaz is a hematology & oncology specialist in Decatur, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Esparaz performed 24,524 Medicare services across 3,725 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Esparaz received a total of $12,044 from 65 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 671 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & 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. Esparaz 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 29% volume in IL
$12,044 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗24,524
Medicare services
Top 29% in IL for hematology & oncology
3,725
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
12,700 | $0 | $3 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 920 | $1 | $31 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 840 | $0 | $0 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
817 | $10 | $73 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
800 | $8 | $24 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
671 | $4 | $27 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
671 | $6 | $43 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
663 | $11 | $75 |
| 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. |
600 | $125 | $300 |
| 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. |
471 | $17 | $149 |
| 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. |
394 | $84 | $200 |
| 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. |
334 | $57 | $150 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
241 | $95 | $504 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
177 | $1 | $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. |
176 | $8 | $47 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
152 | $9 | $82 |
| 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. |
145 | $18 | $138 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
124 | $21 | $115 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 122 | $20 | $148 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
118 | $29 | $279 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 103 | $404 | $780 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
101 | $1,054 | $6,000 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
87 | $13 | $127 |
| 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. |
87 | $11 | $55 |
| 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. |
86 | $47 | $242 |
| Iron level test | 71 | $6 | $55 |
| 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. |
71 | $9 | $76 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
70 | $15 | $115 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
69 | $4 | $38 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
68 | $14 | $113 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
64 | $11 | $88 |
| 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. |
55 | $6 | $37 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 55 | $18 | $125 |
| Blood sample collection from implanted device This procedure involves drawing a blood sample directly from a medical device that has been surgically placed in the body. |
53 | $18 | $69 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
50 | $16 | $153 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
48 | $7 | $56 |
| 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. |
48 | $24 | $117 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 46 | $165 | $450 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
42 | $28 | $150 |
| 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. |
39 | $21 | $140 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
33 | $38 | $116 |
| 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. |
31 | $131 | $392 |
| 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. |
30 | $2 | $12 |
| 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. |
28 | $157 | $1,517 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
27 | $56 | $1,241 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
27 | $13 | $97 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
26 | $16 | $119 |
| 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. |
21 | $48 | $251 |
| 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. |
20 | $19 | $167 |
| 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. |
20 | $62 | $164 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
12 | $3 | $35 |
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.
1.7% high complexity
71.6% medium
26.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,044
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,721/year across 7 years
Top 28% in IL for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
65
Companies
671
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
$10,167 (84.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,715 (14.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$162 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$247
2023
$1,500
2022
$3,057
2021
$1,634
2020
$1,296
2019
$1,964
2018
$2,345
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$37
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
SOBI, INC
$32
Lilly USA, LLC
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Organon Llc
$16
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 45.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,192
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$990
GENZYME CORPORATION
$933
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$576
PFIZER INC.
$575
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$568
Genentech USA, Inc.
$523
Amgen Inc.
$455
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$438
Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC
$350
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$347
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$306
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$302
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$295
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$277
Lilly USA, LLC
$259
Seagen Inc.
$253
Eisai Inc.
$230
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$214
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$212
Celgene Corporation
$190
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$162
EMD Serono, Inc.
$153
ABBVIE INC.
$145
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$142
Incyte Corporation
$132
EISAI INC.
$130
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$128
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$125
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$118
SOBI, INC
$92
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$72
Exelixis Inc.
$63
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$58
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$50
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$49
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$45
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$36
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$36
Ethicon US, LLC
$34
Verastem, Inc.
$32
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$30
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$28
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$24
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$22
Sysmex Inostics Inc
$21
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$21
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Organon LLC
$18
TESARO, Inc.
$17
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$17
Organon Llc
$16
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$15
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 25.9% of all-time 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 →
Most payments (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
4.9
County median income
$62,449
Nearest hospital
DECATUR 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. Esparaz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in IL), 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. Esparaz experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Esparaz performed 12,700 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Esparaz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Esparaz received a total of $12,044 from 65 companies across 671 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. Esparaz's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Decatur?
Dr. Esparaz's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Esparaz) 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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