Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mario Velasco, MD
Medical 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Velasco
Dr. Mario Velasco is a medical oncology specialist in Decatur, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Velasco performed 92,375 Medicare services across 5,420 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Velasco received a total of $16,499 from 76 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 931 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. Velasco 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 10% volume in IL
$16,499 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗92,375
Medicare services
Top 10% in IL for medical oncology
5,420
Unique beneficiaries
$6
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~4,619 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 (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
43,500 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
21,000 | $0 | $3 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 4,940 | $1 | $8 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
3,550 | $0 | $0 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,340 | $18 | $60 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 1,472 | $0 | $0 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,205 | $8 | $24 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,110 | $10 | $73 |
| 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. |
1,052 | $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. |
1,052 | $6 | $43 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,040 | $1 | $30 |
| 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. |
1,009 | $6 | $37 |
| 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. |
991 | $89 | $200 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
916 | $11 | $75 |
| 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. |
495 | $17 | $149 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
387 | $9 | $82 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
376 | $7 | $56 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
343 | $93 | $504 |
| 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. |
286 | $129 | $301 |
| 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. |
272 | $10 | $55 |
| 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. |
263 | $8 | $47 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
254 | $1 | $6 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
251 | $13 | $127 |
| Iron level test | 229 | $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. |
228 | $9 | $76 |
| 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. |
227 | $19 | $138 |
| 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. |
212 | $9 | $71 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
202 | $4 | $38 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
192 | $27 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
185 | $15 | $115 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
182 | $14 | $113 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
138 | $16 | $119 |
| 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. |
135 | $47 | $242 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 130 | $20 | $148 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
124 | $6 | $137 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
121 | $21 | $115 |
| 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. |
120 | $2 | $12 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
105 | $76 | $1,241 |
| 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. |
100 | $16 | $88 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 98 | $408 | $780 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 91 | $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. |
90 | $18 | $69 |
| 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. |
87 | $161 | $1,517 |
| 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. |
84 | $1,038 | $6,000 |
| 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. |
84 | $46 | $214 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
64 | $1 | $17 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 63 | $145 | $450 |
| 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. |
59 | $21 | $140 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
56 | $29 | $279 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
56 | $9 | $87 |
| 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. |
56 | $60 | $164 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
56 | $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. |
53 | $4 | $40 |
| 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. |
51 | $24 | $117 |
| 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. |
50 | $132 | $392 |
| Immunoglobulin light chain measurement A blood test that measures the levels of immunoglobulin light chains, which are proteins produced by plasma cells. |
46 | $17 | $117 |
| 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. |
45 | $24 | $167 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
43 | $12 | $125 |
| 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. |
39 | $1 | $9 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
37 | $5 | $38 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
34 | $3 | $35 |
| 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. |
31 | $44 | $1,019 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
31 | $26 | $400 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
28 | $5 | $45 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
28 | $47 | $128 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
26 | $13 | $97 |
| Whole body nuclear medicine scan with CT A combined imaging procedure using nuclear medicine and CT scans to visualize the entire body. |
20 | $1,061 | $4,000 |
| 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. |
20 | $54 | $251 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
19 | $8 | $60 |
| 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. |
15 | $77 | $1,061 |
| 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. |
15 | $5 | $32 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
15 | $4 | $28 |
| 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. |
15 | $64 | $150 |
| 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. |
13 | $4 | $30 |
| 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. |
12 | $131 | $633 |
| Erythropoietin level test A blood test that measures the amount of erythropoietin, a protein produced by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production. |
11 | $18 | $177 |
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.
48.0% high complexity
39.8% medium
12.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,499
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,357/year across 7 years
Top 22% in IL for medical oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
76
Companies
931
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
$15,732 (95.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$767 (4.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,319
2023
$3,319
2022
$2,578
2021
$1,536
2020
$705
2019
$1,972
2018
$3,070
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$440
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$408
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$281
ABBVIE INC.
$264
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$262
PFIZER INC.
$153
Celgene Corporation
$138
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$119
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$102
Lilly USA, LLC
$100
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$87
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$83
Genentech USA, Inc.
$65
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$57
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$52
Incyte Corporation
$48
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$45
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$42
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$32
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$30
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
Eisai Inc.
$25
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$23
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Exelixis Inc.
$23
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
Organon Llc
$22
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$21
SOBI, INC
$21
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$18
GENZYME CORPORATION
$18
EMD Serono, Inc.
$18
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$17
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$16
Tempus AI, Inc
$14
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,244
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,231
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,190
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,097
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$790
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$762
PFIZER INC.
$663
Lilly USA, LLC
$615
Amgen Inc.
$562
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$558
Incyte Corporation
$457
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$457
ABBVIE INC.
$450
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$435
Seagen Inc.
$386
Celgene Corporation
$366
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$331
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$314
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$298
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$270
Eisai Inc.
$207
GENZYME CORPORATION
$166
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$165
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$159
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$158
Abbott Laboratories
$149
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$148
Exelixis Inc.
$144
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$142
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$136
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$134
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$129
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$119
EISAI INC.
$106
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$105
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$104
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$101
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$82
SOBI, INC
$79
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$76
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$57
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$55
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$52
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$45
TESARO, Inc.
$44
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$43
EMD Serono, Inc.
$43
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$42
AbbVie Inc.
$40
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$36
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$36
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$34
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$31
Verastem, Inc.
$30
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$26
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$23
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$23
Organon Llc
$22
Organon LLC
$20
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$17
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$17
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$16
Tempus AI, Inc
$14
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Array BioPharma Inc.
$13
Sysmex Inostics Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 22.2% 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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Medical oncologists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
1.9
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. Velasco is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% 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. Velasco experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Velasco performed 43,500 iron infusion (injectafer) 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. Velasco receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Velasco received a total of $16,499 from 76 companies across 931 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. Velasco's costs compare to other medical oncologists in Decatur?
Dr. Velasco's average Medicare payment per service is $6. 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. Velasco) 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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