Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Praveen Garg, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · Springfield, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Garg
Dr. Praveen Garg is a hematology & oncology specialist in Springfield, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Garg performed 42,289 Medicare services across 1,476 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Garg received a total of $459 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 27 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. Garg 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 in practice
▲ Top 23% volume in IL
$459 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗42,289
Medicare services
Top 23% in IL for hematology & oncology
1,476
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,114 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 sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
14,800 | $0 | $2 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 13,200 | $43 | $99 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
4,650 | $0 | $4 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,760 | $19 | $41 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,286 | $0 | $1 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 860 | $1 | $79 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 755 | $3 | $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. |
633 | $92 | $555 |
| 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. |
420 | $8 | $82 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
388 | $6 | $6 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
342 | $1 | $5 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
338 | $2 | $5 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 280 | $0 | $3 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
245 | $12 | $88 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
186 | $96 | $679 |
| 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. |
136 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
119 | $45 | $311 |
| 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. |
117 | $2 | $5 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
116 | $13 | $118 |
| 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. |
110 | $134 | $779 |
| 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. |
104 | $22 | $155 |
| 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. |
83 | $48 | $319 |
| 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. |
79 | $10 | $103 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
62 | $1 | $2 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
54 | $21 | $149 |
| 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. |
48 | $200 | $1,130 |
| 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. |
42 | $123 | $741 |
| 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. |
34 | $64 | $382 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 25 | $172 | $982 |
| 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. |
17 | $5 | $58 |
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.
2.2% high complexity
93.2% medium
4.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$459
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $115/year across 4 years
Bottom 26% in IL for hematology & oncology
19
Companies
27
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
$377 (82.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$82 (17.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$104
2021
$12
2019
$12
2018
$330
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 79.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$70
Amgen Inc.
$52
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$34
Genentech USA, Inc.
$28
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$25
GENZYME CORPORATION
$25
PFIZER INC.
$24
TESARO, Inc.
$18
Exelixis Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Sirtex Medical Inc
$13
Incyte Corporation
$12
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$12
Celgene Corporation
$12
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$12
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$11
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · Avastin · Cabometyx · DARZALEX · ELITEK · Erleada · IBRANCE · INJECTAFER · Imbruvica · JAKAFI · Kyprolis · LYNPARZA · Neulasta · Nplate · OPDIVO · PLUVICTO · Revlimid · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · TASIGNA · TAXOTERE · Trodelvy · VENCLEXTA · XTANDI · ZEJULA
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 (82%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
9.7
County median income
$74,114
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL 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. Garg is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Garg experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Garg performed 14,800 iron sucrose injection (venofer) 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. Garg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Garg received a total of $459 from 19 companies across 27 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. Garg's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Springfield?
Dr. Garg's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Garg) 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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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