Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Samir Desai, MD
Hematology & Oncology · Plainfield, 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. Desai
Dr. Samir Desai is a hematology & oncology specialist in Plainfield, IL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Desai performed 78,979 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Desai received a total of $9,696 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 263 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. Desai 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 14% volume in IL
$9,696 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗78,979
Medicare services
Top 14% in IL for hematology & oncology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
18,300 | $0 | $3 |
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
15,810 | $0 | $3 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 9,240 | $18 | $27 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 8,598 | $0 | $5 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
7,000 | $0 | $1 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
6,150 | $34 | $81 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,048 | $0 | $1 |
| Rituximab-pvvr biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-pvvr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
1,780 | $22 | $169 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,230 | $1 | $142 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
1,190 | $26 | $149 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
528 | $2 | $8 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
499 | $13 | $54 |
| Pegfilgrastim-cbqv injection An injection of pegfilgrastim-cbqv, a biosimilar medication, administered at a dose of 0.5 mg. |
420 | $111 | $740 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
418 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
374 | $10 | $55 |
| 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. |
372 | $52 | $201 |
| 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. |
363 | $7 | $40 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
321 | $2 | $50 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
310 | $108 | $380 |
| 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. |
285 | $98 | $229 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
185 | $23 | $95 |
| 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. |
181 | $11 | $62 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
174 | $6 | $416 |
| Cyclophosphamide, 100 mg | 171 | $15 | $105 |
| 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. |
169 | $24 | $95 |
| Iron level test | 153 | $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. |
153 | $8 | $45 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
149 | $13 | $70 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
141 | $1 | $3 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
136 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
130 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
113 | $5 | $27 |
| 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. |
110 | $54 | $189 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
105 | $14 | $77 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
102 | $14 | $77 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
96 | $17 | $70 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 94 | $129 | $1,997 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
87 | $4 | $21 |
| 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. |
86 | $138 | $307 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
79 | $98 | $218 |
| 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. |
72 | $71 | $157 |
| 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. |
72 | $2 | $23 |
| 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. |
71 | $27 | $156 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
67 | $25 | $133 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
67 | $1 | $10 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
64 | $3 | $14 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
62 | $9 | $48 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 60 | $18 | $94 |
| 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. |
45 | $46 | $167 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
43 | $94 | $195 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
38 | $16 | $86 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
38 | $61 | $202 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
38 | $68 | $179 |
| 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. |
35 | $139 | $431 |
| 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. |
33 | $28 | $95 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 33 | $173 | $443 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
32 | $7 | $34 |
| 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. |
32 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
32 | $65 | $151 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
31 | $12 | $65 |
| 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. |
25 | $11 | $45 |
| 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. |
25 | $132 | $359 |
| 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. |
24 | $4 | $20 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
16 | $16 | $83 |
| 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. |
15 | $6 | $33 |
| 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. |
13 | $5 | $26 |
| 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. |
13 | $4 | $18 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
11 | $11 | $62 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 11 | $5 | $29 |
| 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. |
11 | $107 | $295 |
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.
30.8% high complexity
64.4% medium
4.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,696
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,385/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.
61
Companies
263
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
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
$4,511
2023
$2,114
2022
$1,548
2021
$534
2020
$258
2019
$652
2018
$78
Payments by company (2024)
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$1,781
PFIZER INC.
$1,311
Avyxa Pharma, LLC
$424
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$181
US Oncology Corporate, Inc.
$122
Lilly USA, LLC
$109
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$71
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
ABBVIE INC.
$52
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$46
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$43
Celgene Corporation
$42
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
Incyte Corporation
$28
EMD Serono, Inc.
$27
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$23
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
GENZYME CORPORATION
$21
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 77.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$2,045
PFIZER INC.
$1,560
Amgen Inc.
$471
Avyxa Pharma, LLC
$424
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$394
Seagen Inc.
$393
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$387
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$375
Genentech USA, Inc.
$316
Lilly USA, LLC
$213
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$186
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$181
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$174
Incyte Corporation
$166
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$146
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$129
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
US Oncology Corporate, Inc.
$122
Eisai Inc.
$119
GENZYME CORPORATION
$115
Celgene Corporation
$102
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$97
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$92
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$79
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$79
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$69
Exelixis Inc.
$63
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$59
ABBVIE INC.
$52
EMD Serono, Inc.
$50
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$50
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$47
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$44
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$44
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$43
EISAI INC.
$40
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$37
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$36
Medtronic, Inc.
$36
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$32
Organon LLC
$30
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$26
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$24
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$22
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$21
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$20
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$18
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$17
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$16
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$16
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists in nearby ZIP areas
125
County median income
$107,799
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
6.2 mi
6.2 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. Desai is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in IL), with 21 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. Desai experienced with anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Desai performed 18,300 anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) 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. Desai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Desai received a total of $9,696 from 61 companies across 263 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. Desai's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Plainfield?
Dr. Desai's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Desai) 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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