Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kimberly Ku, MD
Hematology & Oncology · Peoria, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ku
Dr. Kimberly Ku is a hematology & oncology specialist in Peoria, IL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ku performed 219,520 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ku received a total of $19,125 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 52 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ku 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in IL
$19,125 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗219,520
Medicare services
Top 2% in IL for hematology & oncology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$6
Avg. Medicare payment
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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. |
77,520 | $0 | $5 |
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
25,500 | $1 | $4 |
| Azacitidine chemotherapy injection An injection of the medication azacitidine, measured at 1 mg per unit. |
22,400 | $0 | $9 |
| 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. |
17,790 | $0 | $2 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
17,090 | $2 | $12 |
| Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg. |
14,000 | $0 | $1 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 10,800 | $43 | $147 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 7,038 | $0 | $2 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 6,420 | $19 | $56 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,212 | $0 | $1 |
| Rituximab-pvvr biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-pvvr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
1,570 | $23 | $230 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,370 | $1 | $32 |
| 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. |
1,330 | $6 | $45 |
| Bortezomib injection, 0.1 mg Administration of a 0.1 mg dose of bortezomib medication via injection. |
1,225 | $3 | $115 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
854 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
830 | $8 | $62 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
736 | $8 | $26 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
592 | $10 | $83 |
| Pegfilgrastim-apgf injection An injection of pegfilgrastim-apgf, a biosimilar medication. The dose specified is 0.5 mg. |
576 | $100 | $1,011 |
| 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. |
571 | $11 | $122 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 532 | $0 | $1 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
513 | $2 | $10 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 495 | $3 | $13 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
408 | $96 | $674 |
| 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. |
384 | $84 | $781 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
365 | $7 | $53 |
| 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. |
358 | $22 | $150 |
| 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. |
354 | $66 | $223 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
297 | $11 | $106 |
| 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. |
293 | $93 | $314 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
262 | $13 | $107 |
| Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq | 260 | $0 | $1 |
| Iron level test | 246 | $6 | $51 |
| 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. |
246 | $9 | $69 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
242 | $15 | $119 |
| 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. |
237 | $46 | $340 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
199 | $4 | $21 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
189 | $53 | $2,273 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
185 | $9 | $103 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
168 | $1 | $8 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
165 | $28 | $271 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
163 | $2 | $26 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
135 | $54 | $377 |
| 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. |
131 | $160 | $2,989 |
| 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. |
119 | $48 | $327 |
| Immunoglobulin light chain measurement A blood test that measures the levels of immunoglobulin light chains, which are proteins produced by plasma cells. |
116 | $17 | $70 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
115 | $15 | $105 |
| 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. |
114 | $6 | $48 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
112 | $6 | $50 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
102 | $1 | $3 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
95 | $21 | $147 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
91 | $14 | $116 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
73 | $16 | $132 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 72 | $127 | $591 |
| 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. |
70 | $1,062 | $6,750 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 69 | $412 | $926 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
65 | $15 | $101 |
| 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. |
61 | $24 | $272 |
| 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. |
61 | $121 | $538 |
| 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. |
61 | $199 | $679 |
| Serum immunofixation test A laboratory test that analyzes a blood serum sample to identify specific abnormal proteins. The procedure uses an immunologic technique to detect and characterize these proteins. |
60 | $22 | $90 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
59 | $11 | $48 |
| 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. |
59 | $136 | $444 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
56 | $9 | $71 |
| 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. |
56 | $2 | $19 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 54 | $161 | $681 |
| 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. |
52 | $5 | $41 |
| 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. |
49 | $24 | $155 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
49 | $1 | $5 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
47 | $4 | $48 |
| 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. |
45 | $18 | $132 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 37 | $17 | $145 |
| 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. |
32 | $19 | $267 |
| 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. |
29 | $10 | $73 |
| On-body injector for subcutaneous injection A device is applied to the skin to automatically deliver a medication injection under the skin. |
27 | $14 | $118 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
26 | $8 | $67 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
23 | $30 | $138 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
21 | $40 | $136 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
18 | $67 | $298 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
17 | $77 | $351 |
| CT scan of neck soft tissue with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the soft tissues in the neck. |
16 | $61 | $2,264 |
| 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. |
16 | $48 | $1,804 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
13 | $4 | $32 |
| Whole body nuclear medicine scan with CT A combined imaging procedure using nuclear medicine and CT scans to visualize the entire body. |
12 | $1,074 | $6,750 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
47.6% high complexity
49.9% medium
2.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,125
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $3,825/year across 5 years
Top 21% in IL for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
52
Payment records
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Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,325
2023
$447
2022
$9,298
2021
$1,974
2019
$81
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,606
ABBVIE INC.
$1,800
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$1,625
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$971
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories,Inc.
$230
Tempus AI, Inc
$92
Top 3 companies account for 82.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$4,863
GENZYME CORPORATION
$2,440
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$2,266
ABBVIE INC.
$1,800
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$1,625
Janssen Global Services, LLC
$1,560
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,500
Seagen Inc.
$1,225
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$390
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories,Inc.
$230
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$190
McKesson Medical-Surgical Minnesota Supply, Inc
$180
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$160
MENARINI SILICON BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
$100
Tempus AI, Inc
$92
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$59
PFIZER INC.
$57
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
$48
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$43
MACROGENICS, INC.
$39
Genentech USA, Inc.
$32
Celgene Corporation
$25
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$25
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$25
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$24
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Verastem, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 50.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
COSELA · Cellsearch · Copiktra · ELIGARD · ELIQUIS · ENHERTU · FER · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · KISQALI · LYNPARZA · MARGENZA · Nubeqa · OPDIVO · ORGOVYX · PADCEV · PIQRAY · PLUVICTO · PROMACTA · Perjeta · REBLOZYL · SCEMBLIX · ST AIA-PACK · TAGRISSO · TEVIMBRA · TUKYSA · Trodelvy · Xtandi · ZEPZELCA · clonoSEQ
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Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists in nearby ZIP areas
21
County median income
$64,938
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL
14.4 mi
14.4 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Ku is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in IL).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ku experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ku performed 77,520 iron infusion (feraheme) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ku receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ku received a total of $19,125 from 30 companies across 52 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Ku's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Peoria?
Dr. Ku'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. Ku) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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