Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arvind Kumar, MD
Hematology & Oncology · Tinley Park, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kumar from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kumar
Dr. Arvind Kumar is a hematology & oncology specialist in Tinley Park, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kumar performed 64,343 Medicare services across 2,994 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kumar received a total of $6,793 from 73 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 311 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. Kumar 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in IL
$6,793 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗64,343
Medicare services
Top 16% in IL for hematology & oncology
2,994
Unique beneficiaries
$5
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,386 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. |
37,740 | $0 | $3 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
5,850 | $0 | $3 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 4,740 | $18 | $27 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
4,100 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
3,160 | $6 | $22 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis. |
1,160 | $5 | $29 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,152 | $0 | $1 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
711 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
655 | $8 | $40 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
492 | $10 | $55 |
| 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. |
441 | $97 | $229 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 390 | $1 | $142 |
| 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. |
336 | $11 | $62 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
280 | $9 | $48 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
236 | $13 | $54 |
| Iron level test | 219 | $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. |
219 | $8 | $45 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
215 | $4 | $21 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
213 | $13 | $70 |
| 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. |
202 | $64 | $151 |
| 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. |
178 | $52 | $201 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
154 | $101 | $380 |
| 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. |
145 | $70 | $157 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
121 | $23 | $95 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
112 | $15 | $77 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
111 | $14 | $77 |
| 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. |
95 | $24 | $95 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
86 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
82 | $4 | $20 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
63 | $1 | $15 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
61 | $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. |
60 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
46 | $4 | $18 |
| 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. |
46 | $6 | $33 |
| 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. |
44 | $124 | $359 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
42 | $58 | $202 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $179 | $443 |
| 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 | $143 | $431 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
34 | $12 | $65 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 34 | $6 | $29 |
| 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. |
33 | $141 | $307 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
32 | $12 | $62 |
| 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. |
29 | $54 | $189 |
| 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. |
29 | $107 | $295 |
| 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. |
24 | $94 | $218 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
23 | $7 | $34 |
| 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. |
18 | $20 | $57 |
| 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. |
17 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
17 | $17 | $67 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
15 | $6 | $31 |
| 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. |
11 | $2 | $23 |
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.
59.4% high complexity
33.4% medium
7.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,793
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $970/year across 7 years
Top 36% in IL for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
73
Companies
311
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
$6,393 (94.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$400 (5.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,241
2023
$2,323
2022
$491
2021
$606
2020
$728
2019
$105
2018
$299
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$234
PFIZER INC.
$198
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$186
ABBVIE INC.
$143
Genentech USA, Inc.
$102
Lilly USA, LLC
$98
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$85
Eisai Inc.
$83
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$75
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$69
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$60
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$58
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$57
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$56
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$53
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$49
EMD Serono, Inc.
$47
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$29
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
SOBI, INC
$27
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$24
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
BTG International, Inc.
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$22
Incyte Corporation
$22
Immunocore Limited
$20
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$17
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$16
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$16
Celgene Corporation
$14
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 27.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$654
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$634
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$348
PFIZER INC.
$298
ABBVIE INC.
$245
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$236
Lilly USA, LLC
$222
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$217
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$207
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$192
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$191
Eisai Inc.
$183
Genentech USA, Inc.
$179
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$159
Incyte Corporation
$156
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$153
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$142
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$105
Amgen Inc.
$105
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
Celgene Corporation
$98
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$86
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$75
GENZYME CORPORATION
$72
Seagen Inc.
$69
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$65
EMD Serono, Inc.
$65
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$64
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$60
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$57
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$53
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$53
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$52
Innovation Technologies Inc
$50
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$49
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$49
Novo Nordisk Inc
$48
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$48
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$47
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$45
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$45
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$34
Cardinal Health 414 LLC
$32
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$31
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$30
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$29
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$28
SOBI, INC
$27
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$25
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$24
BTG International, Inc.
$24
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
AbbVie Inc.
$21
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Immunocore Limited
$20
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Secura Bio, Inc.
$18
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Exelixis Inc.
$17
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$16
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$16
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$16
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$14
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 24.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAKVEO · ADCETRIS · ALUNBRIG · AVASTIN · AYVAKIT · Alecensa · Aliqopa · Avastin · BESREMI · BOSULIF · BRUKINSA · Bavencio · CALQUENCE · CARVYKTI · COPIKTRA · COSELA · Cabometyx · DARZALEX · Doptelet · ELAHERE · ENHERTU · EPKINLY · ERLEADA · Elahere · Empaveli · Enhertu · FRUZAQLA · GAZYVA · HEMADY · HYQVIA · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · INJECTAFER · INLYTA · Imbruvica · Irrisept · JADENU · JAKAFI · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · KIMMTRAK · KISQALI · KRAZATI · Kyprolis · LENVIMA · LIBTAYO · LONSURF · LUTATHERA · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · Lunsumio · MEKINIST · MONJUVI · MYRISK · NINLARO · Neulasta · Nplate · Nubeqa · OGSIVEO · OJJAARA · OPDIVO · OPDUALAG · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OXBRYTA · Onivyde · Orserdu · PADCEV · PEMAZYRE · PIQRAY · PLUVICTO · PROMACTA · PYLARIFY · Padcev · Pedmark · Perjeta · Polivy · Pomalyst · QINLOCK · REBLOZYL · RETEVMO · ROLVEDON · Revlimid · Rezlidhia · Rubraca · SCEMBLIX · SUTENT · TABRECTA · TAGRISSO · TASIGNA · TIVDAK · TUKYSA · Tavalisse · Tazverik · Tibsovo · Trelstar · Trodelvy · ULTOMIRIS · Udenyca · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · VONJO · Venclexta · Vistogard · Vonjo · XALKORI · Xermelo · Xospata · Xtandi · YONSA · ZEJULA · ZEPZELCA
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
239
Per 100K population
4.6
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
7.1 mi
7.1 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. Kumar is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Kumar experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kumar performed 37,740 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. Kumar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kumar received a total of $6,793 from 73 companies across 311 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. Kumar's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Tinley Park?
Dr. Kumar's average Medicare payment per service is $5. 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. Kumar) 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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