Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vijay Damarla, MD

Hematology & Oncology · Peoria, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
8940 N WOOD SAGE RD, Peoria, IL 61615
3092433000
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1669762795 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Damarla

Dr. Vijay Damarla is a hematology & oncology specialist in Peoria, IL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Damarla performed 211,560 Medicare services across 3,864 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Damarla received a total of $9,769 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 431 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. Damarla 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ Top 4% volume in IL $9,769 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
211,560
Medicare services
Top 4% in IL for hematology & oncology
3,864
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~14,104 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.
58,650 $0 $5
Iron infusion (Injectafer)
An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication.
24,000 $1 $4
Azacitidine chemotherapy injection
An injection of the medication azacitidine, measured at 1 mg per unit.
21,900 $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.
19,035 $0 $2
Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia
An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes.
14,645 $2 $12
Daratumumab injection (Darzalex)
An injection containing daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj administered under the skin.
10,440 $38 $110
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 8,880 $19 $56
Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) 8,600 $43 $147
Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg.
8,500 $0 $1
Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection 6,127 $0 $2
Injection, durvalumab, 10 mg 4,050 $58 $217
Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) 2,600 $1 $6
Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant)
An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting.
2,550 $0 $4
Bortezomib injection, 0.1 mg
Administration of a 0.1 mg dose of bortezomib medication via injection.
2,310 $4 $115
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
2,240 $0 $1
Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) 1,560 $1 $32
Rituximab-pvvr biosimilar injection, 10 mg
An injection of rituximab-pvvr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose.
1,530 $25 $230
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
Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg
An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments.
670 $1 $2
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.
660 $84 $781
Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) 644 $0 $1
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.
640 $8 $62
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.
603 $93 $314
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.
565 $10 $122
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
557 $10 $83
Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg 524 $3 $13
Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg
Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection.
513 $2 $10
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
441 $8 $26
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
426 $92 $674
Pegfilgrastim-apgf injection
An injection of pegfilgrastim-apgf, a biosimilar medication. The dose specified is 0.5 mg.
408 $96 $1,011
Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq 365 $0 $1
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.
337 $21 $150
Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance
Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein.
318 $11 $106
Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg 301 $3 $39
Magnesium level test
A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess.
287 $7 $53
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.
236 $46 $340
Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg
Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection.
221 $2 $26
Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg
An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg.
220 $4 $21
Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue.
206 $53 $377
Immunoglobulin level test
A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins.
190 $9 $103
CT scan of chest with contrast
A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures.
187 $50 $2,273
Vitamin B-12 injection
An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg.
180 $1 $8
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.
175 $6 $48
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.
157 $64 $223
Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg
An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg.
157 $7 $50
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.
152 $158 $2,989
Intravenous drug injection
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein.
150 $26 $271
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.
129 $46 $327
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
116 $13 $107
Iron level test 114 $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.
114 $9 $69
Additional hour of intravenous infusion
This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis.
111 $15 $105
Immunoglobulin light chain measurement
A blood test that measures the levels of immunoglobulin light chains, which are proteins produced by plasma cells.
110 $17 $70
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 103 $132 $591
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.
102 $120 $538
Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg
An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams.
101 $1 $3
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
92 $15 $119
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.
90 $2 $19
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.
85 $23 $272
Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy
This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period.
81 $19 $147
Concurrent intravenous infusion
Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given.
70 $14 $101
Serum protein measurement
A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status.
61 $11 $48
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
61 $16 $132
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.
57 $197 $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.
55 $22 $90
On-body injector for subcutaneous injection
A device is applied to the skin to automatically deliver a medication injection under the skin.
54 $14 $118
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.
47 $24 $155
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.
46 $9 $73
Unclassified drug
A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories.
42 $1 $7
Beta-2 microglobulin level test
A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body.
40 $16 $127
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.
39 $16 $132
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.
38 $18 $267
Folic acid level test
A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum.
36 $14 $116
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.
18 $1,065 $6,750
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.
17 $137 $444
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 $49 $2,264
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.
16 $102 $458
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
16 $60 $222
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries 16 $414 $926
Total cortisol level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
15 $16 $66
Automated red blood cell count
An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample.
15 $4 $32
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.
39.8% high complexity
58.2% medium
2.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,769
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,396/year across 7 years
Top 31% in IL for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
431
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
$7,120 (72.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,525 (15.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,124 (11.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$681
2023
$598
2022
$1,713
2021
$1,457
2020
$1,804
2019
$2,530
2018
$986

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$525
Lilly USA, LLC
$98
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
Novocure Inc.
$29
Top 3 companies account for 95.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,087
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$1,000
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$992
Lilly USA, LLC
$672
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$567
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$500
Genentech USA, Inc.
$479
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$340
Amgen Inc.
$339
Seagen Inc.
$326
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$302
PFIZER INC.
$236
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$219
GENZYME CORPORATION
$212
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$199
Eisai Inc.
$162
EISAI INC.
$161
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$122
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$116
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$113
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$107
Celgene Corporation
$107
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$103
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$99
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$98
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$91
Exelixis Inc.
$71
Incyte Corporation
$62
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
ABBVIE INC.
$57
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$53
EMD Serono, Inc.
$49
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$39
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$33
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$31
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
Novocure Inc.
$29
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$26
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$25
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$23
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$23
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$21
AbbVie Inc.
$20
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$18
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$17
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$15
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$15
Verastem, Inc.
$15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAKVEO · ADCETRIS · AKYNZEO · ALIMTA · AYVAKIT · Abraxane · Alecensa · BALVERSA · BOSULIF · BRAFTOVI · BRUKINSA · Balversa · Bavencio · CALQUENCE · COSELA · CYRAMZA · Cabometyx · Copiktra · DARZALEX · ELIQUIS · ELITEK · EMPLICITI · ERLEADA · Enhertu · Erivedge · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE · GAZYVA · GILOTRIF · Gazyva · Gliadel · Halaven · Herceptin · IBRANCE · ICLUSIG · IDHIFA · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · INJECTAFER · INLYTA · IRESSA · Imbruvica · Inrebic · JAKAFI · JEVTANA · KANJINTI · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · Kyprolis · LENVIMA · LIBTAYO · LUMAKRAS · LUTATHERA · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · Lonsurf · Lunsumio · MEKINIST · MYLOTARG · NERLYNX · NINLARO · Nerlynx · Neulasta · Nplate · Nubeqa · ONUREG · OPDIVO · Optune Lua (NovoTTF-200T) · PADCEV · PIQRAY · PLUVICTO · PROMACTA · PYRUKYND · Perjeta · Pomalyst · Prolia · REBLOZYL · Rubraca · SARCLISA · SCEMBLIX · SOMATULINE DEPOT · SUTENT · Somatuline Depot · Stivarga · Sylvant · TABRECTA · TECENTRIQ · TIBSOVO · TUKYSA · TUMOR LYSIS SYNDROME - DISEASE · Tavalisse · Trodelvy · ULTOMIRIS · Udenyca · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · Vectibix · Vitrakvi · Vonjo · XALKORI · XARELTO · XGEVA · XTANDI · Xofigo · Xospata · Xtandi · ZEJULA · ZEPZELCA · clonoSEQ
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 (73%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
11.7
County median income
$64,938
Nearest hospital
CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL
14.4 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. Damarla is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Damarla experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Damarla performed 58,650 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. Damarla receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Damarla received a total of $9,769 from 58 companies across 431 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. Damarla's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Peoria?
Dr. Damarla's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Damarla) 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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This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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