Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Salman Waheed, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · Joliet, 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. Waheed 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. Waheed
Dr. Salman Waheed is a hematology & oncology specialist in Joliet, IL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Waheed performed 39,464 Medicare services across 3,713 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Waheed received a total of $6,321 from 75 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 258 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. Waheed 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 24% volume in IL
$6,321 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗39,464
Medicare services
Top 24% in IL for hematology & oncology
3,713
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,466 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. |
11,220 | $0 | $3 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 7,000 | $43 | $82 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 4,620 | $17 | $27 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
4,200 | $0 | $3 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Retacrit) for anemia An injection of a biosimilar form of epoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. The dose administered is 1000 units. |
3,410 | $6 | $22 |
| 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. |
1,420 | $8 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,075 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,048 | $10 | $55 |
| 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. |
670 | $100 | $229 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
666 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
496 | $65 | $151 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
281 | $13 | $70 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 256 | $0 | $10 |
| Iron level test | 247 | $6 | $33 |
| 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. |
247 | $8 | $45 |
| 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. |
215 | $11 | $62 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 200 | $1 | $142 |
| 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. |
182 | $4 | $18 |
| 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. |
182 | $6 | $33 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
180 | $13 | $54 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
168 | $107 | $380 |
| 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. |
163 | $6 | $30 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
110 | $106 | $295 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
106 | $15 | $77 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
99 | $14 | $77 |
| 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. |
96 | $50 | $201 |
| 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. |
91 | $142 | $307 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
73 | $7 | $416 |
| 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. |
62 | $19 | $97 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
60 | $61 | $202 |
| 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. |
59 | $131 | $359 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
54 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
52 | $24 | $95 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
52 | $24 | $95 |
| 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 | $34 |
| 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. |
42 | $4 | $20 |
| 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 | $25 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 32 | $18 | $94 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
30 | $17 | $70 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
28 | $1 | $15 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
24 | $16 | $83 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
22 | $12 | $65 |
| HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibody test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect HIV-1 antigens and antibodies for both HIV-1 and HIV-2. |
22 | $24 | $280 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
19 | $5 | $25 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
19 | $12 | $62 |
| 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. |
19 | $21 | $67 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
18 | $16 | $86 |
| 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. |
16 | $46 | $167 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $162 | $443 |
| 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. |
13 | $65 | $157 |
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.
29.3% high complexity
53.3% medium
17.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,321
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $903/year across 7 years
Top 37% in IL for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
75
Companies
258
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
$6,166 (97.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$155 (2.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,543
2023
$2,220
2022
$878
2021
$527
2020
$296
2019
$165
2018
$692
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Avyxa Pharma, LLC
$424
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$126
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$104
ABBVIE INC.
$92
Genentech USA, Inc.
$87
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$83
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$62
Tempus AI, Inc
$61
PFIZER INC.
$52
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$46
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$42
Inari Medical, Inc.
$36
GENZYME CORPORATION
$31
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$28
Lilly USA, LLC
$26
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$25
Celgene Corporation
$24
Incyte Corporation
$23
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$22
Invivyd Inc
$19
EMD Serono, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Avyxa Pharma, LLC
$424
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$382
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$381
Amgen Inc.
$365
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$325
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$243
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$203
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$195
PFIZER INC.
$180
Seagen Inc.
$168
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$166
Lilly USA, LLC
$164
Genentech USA, Inc.
$146
ABBVIE INC.
$141
Eisai Inc.
$140
Sirtex Medical Inc
$138
GENZYME CORPORATION
$132
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$126
Incyte Corporation
$115
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$106
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$95
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$93
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$88
AbbVie Inc.
$70
BIOTRONIK INC.
$67
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$63
Tempus AI, Inc
$61
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$59
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Celgene Corporation
$58
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$57
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$57
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$56
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$53
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$53
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$50
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$50
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$50
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$48
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
EMD Serono, Inc.
$40
Inari Medical, Inc.
$36
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$36
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$35
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$33
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$33
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$29
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$28
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$28
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$27
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$24
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$24
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$21
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$21
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$21
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$20
Sobi, Inc
$20
Invivyd Inc
$19
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$19
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
EISAI INC.
$18
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$17
Acceleron Pharma, Inc.
$17
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$16
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$16
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$15
Epizyme, Inc.,
$14
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$13
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$4
Top 3 companies account for 18.8% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
13.2
County median income
$107,799
Nearest hospital
SAINT JOSEPH 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. Waheed is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Waheed experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Waheed performed 11,220 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. Waheed receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Waheed received a total of $6,321 from 75 companies across 258 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. Waheed's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Joliet?
Dr. Waheed'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. Waheed) 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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