Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Yujie Zhao, MD PHD
Hematology & Oncology · Urbana, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Zhao
Dr. Yujie Zhao is a hematology & oncology specialist in Urbana, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zhao performed 64,065 Medicare services across 2,413 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zhao received a total of $4,775 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 9 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zhao 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
$4,775 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗64,065
Medicare services
Top 16% in IL for hematology & oncology
2,413
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,372 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 10,200 | $39 | $184 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
7,950 | $0 | $1 |
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
7,650 | $0 | $2 |
| Nivolumab injection (Opdivo) | 7,400 | $24 | $114 |
| Daratumumab injection (Darzalex) An injection containing daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj administered under the skin. |
5,940 | $38 | $189 |
| Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg. |
4,800 | $0 | $1 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 3,306 | $0 | $2 |
| Paclitaxel protein-bound particle injection An injection of paclitaxel formulated as protein-bound particles. This code specifies the administration of the medication measured in milligrams. |
3,200 | $10 | $51 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,580 | $18 | $90 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
1,530 | $36 | $137 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,518 | $0 | $4 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 1,268 | $0 | $4 |
| Rituximab-pvvr biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-pvvr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
940 | $21 | $191 |
| Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg | 770 | $0 | $2 |
| Bortezomib injection, 0.1 mg Administration of a 0.1 mg dose of bortezomib medication via injection. |
595 | $4 | $9 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
397 | $12 | $216 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 330 | $1 | $8 |
| Injection, fulvestrant, 25 mg | 320 | $8 | $45 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
272 | $2 | $30 |
| 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. |
250 | $93 | $450 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
240 | $101 | $869 |
| Injection, irinotecan, 20 mg | 221 | $2 | $26 |
| Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg | 187 | $3 | $36 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 170 | $3 | $21 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
139 | $2 | $31 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 131 | $131 | $479 |
| 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. |
123 | $21 | $135 |
| Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq | 115 | $0 | $26 |
| 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 | $141 | $604 |
| 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. |
102 | $2 | $81 |
| 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. |
101 | $11 | $102 |
| Cisplatin chemotherapy injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of cisplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
100 | $2 | $35 |
| 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. |
89 | $10 | $114 |
| 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. |
85 | $22 | $233 |
| 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 | $22 | $212 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
80 | $1 | $20 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
71 | $16 | $154 |
| 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. |
69 | $26 | $200 |
| 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. |
65 | $50 | $446 |
| 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. |
62 | $47 | $426 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
62 | $55 | $352 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
57 | $1 | $37 |
| 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. |
54 | $132 | $707 |
| 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. |
52 | $64 | $296 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 39 | $172 | $891 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
39 | $18 | $96 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
38 | $1 | $78 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
36 | $15 | $143 |
| 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. |
36 | $133 | $993 |
| 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. |
34 | $25 | $345 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
33 | $26 | $130 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
14 | $29 | $600 |
| 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. |
14 | $43 | $370 |
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.
15.5% high complexity
83.1% medium
1.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,775
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $682/year across 7 years
Top 43% in IL for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
Companies
9
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,500 (94.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$263 (5.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$28
2023
$35
2022
$2,200
2021
$2,312
2020
$125
2019
$54
2018
$21
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tempus AI, Inc
$28
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Eli Lilly and Company
$2,300
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$2,200
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$125
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$75
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$35
Tempus AI, Inc
$28
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 96.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CALQUENCE · KEYTRUDA · ONGLYZA
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 →
The majority of payments (94%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
6.3
County median income
$63,091
Nearest hospital
CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
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. Zhao is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in IL), with consulting-driven 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. Zhao experienced with pembrolizumab injection (keytruda)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zhao performed 10,200 pembrolizumab injection (keytruda) 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. Zhao receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zhao received a total of $4,775 from 7 companies across 9 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. Zhao's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Urbana?
Dr. Zhao's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Zhao) 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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About this page
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.
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