Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Muhammad Ali, M.D
Medical Oncology · Quincy, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Ali
Dr. Muhammad Ali is a medical oncology specialist in Quincy, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ali performed 140,477 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ali received a total of $7,415 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 439 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. Ali 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in IL
$7,415 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗140,477
Medicare services
Top 6% in IL for medical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
33,000 | $1 | $4 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
15,900 | $2 | $17 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
15,450 | $0 | $0 |
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
13,980 | $0 | $2 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 12,200 | $43 | $122 |
| Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg. |
10,700 | $0 | $1 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 10,440 | $18 | $52 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 5,900 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
2,630 | $0 | $5 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,486 | $0 | $2 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
2,390 | $36 | $168 |
| Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | 2,180 | $39 | $156 |
| Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg | 1,560 | $0 | $0 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,480 | $1 | $17 |
| 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. |
1,232 | $88 | $280 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 1,148 | $3 | $8 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 900 | $0 | $3 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
646 | $2 | $12 |
| Injection, irinotecan, 20 mg | 553 | $2 | $22 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
431 | $11 | $78 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
368 | $95 | $508 |
| Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq | 350 | $0 | $2 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
350 | $2 | $16 |
| 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. |
301 | $83 | $1,123 |
| 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. |
286 | $10 | $60 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
282 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
250 | $8 | $61 |
| 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. |
241 | $45 | $197 |
| 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. |
230 | $21 | $119 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
215 | $10 | $127 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
199 | $21 | $129 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
194 | $8 | $45 |
| 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. |
164 | $47 | $246 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
131 | $6 | $76 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
120 | $15 | $75 |
| 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. |
117 | $6 | $125 |
| 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. |
114 | $54 | $167 |
| 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. |
103 | $23 | $160 |
| 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. |
85 | $2 | $18 |
| 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. |
75 | $19 | $109 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
74 | $29 | $285 |
| 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. |
64 | $9 | $53 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
62 | $15 | $71 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
55 | $9 | $248 |
| 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. |
55 | $17 | $89 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
55 | $4 | $19 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
54 | $13 | $125 |
| 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. |
51 | $197 | $646 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
48 | $15 | $173 |
| 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. |
48 | $9 | $69 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 48 | $156 | $538 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
48 | $1 | $16 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
47 | $53 | $251 |
| Iron level test | 46 | $6 | $115 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
43 | $14 | $243 |
| 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. |
33 | $41 | $204 |
| 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. |
32 | $24 | $112 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
31 | $1 | $14 |
| Nephelometry test A laboratory test that uses light scattering to measure the concentration of specific substances in a sample. |
28 | $13 | $542 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
25 | $16 | $149 |
| 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. |
24 | $19 | $351 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
18 | $38 | $2,368 |
| 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. |
18 | $22 | $440 |
| On-body injector for subcutaneous injection A device is applied to the skin to automatically deliver a medication injection under the skin. |
18 | $14 | $66 |
| 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. |
18 | $125 | $438 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
14 | $11 | $265 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
14 | $5 | $95 |
| Total protein blood test A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in your blood. This test helps evaluate your overall health and nutritional status. |
13 | $4 | $107 |
| 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. |
12 | $118 | $2,205 |
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.
26.2% high complexity
71.7% medium
2.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,415
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,059/year across 7 years
Top 35% in IL for medical oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
439
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
$1,631
2023
$1,305
2022
$646
2021
$324
2020
$341
2019
$1,294
2018
$1,873
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$198
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$181
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$133
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$112
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$109
PFIZER INC.
$92
ABBVIE INC.
$90
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$68
Incyte Corporation
$67
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$58
Genentech USA, Inc.
$51
GENZYME CORPORATION
$51
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$49
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$45
Exelixis Inc.
$37
Celgene Corporation
$33
SOBI, INC
$32
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$20
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Tempus AI, Inc
$14
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$14
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 31.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,051
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$684
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$503
Genentech USA, Inc.
$462
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$461
PFIZER INC.
$427
Amgen Inc.
$338
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$320
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$248
Incyte Corporation
$227
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$223
GENZYME CORPORATION
$222
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$180
Celgene Corporation
$160
ABBVIE INC.
$119
EMD Serono, Inc.
$108
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$98
Exelixis Inc.
$95
AbbVie Inc.
$90
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$87
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$81
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$80
Seagen Inc.
$76
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$62
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$59
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$58
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Eisai Inc.
$51
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$49
Lilly USA, LLC
$49
EISAI INC.
$48
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$32
SOBI, INC
$32
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$31
Verastem, Inc.
$30
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$26
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$20
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$18
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Tempus AI, Inc
$14
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$14
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
TESARO, Inc.
$14
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$14
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$13
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$13
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.2% 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
Medical oncologists in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$64,962
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BLESSING HOSPITAL
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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. Ali is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in IL), 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. Ali experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ali performed 33,000 iron infusion (injectafer) 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. Ali receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ali received a total of $7,415 from 58 companies across 439 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. Ali's costs compare to other medical oncologists in Quincy?
Dr. Ali'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. Ali) 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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