Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brent Skiver, DO
Medical Oncology · Asheville, NC
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. Skiver
Dr. Brent Skiver is a medical oncology specialist in Asheville, NC, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Skiver performed 61,060 Medicare services across 2,979 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Skiver received a total of $13,268 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical 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. Skiver 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NC
$13,268 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗61,060
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for medical oncology
2,979
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~4,071 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg. |
18,428 | $0 | $18 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 12,090 | $1 | $6 |
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
9,180 | $0 | $4 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 3,800 | $43 | $157 |
| 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. |
1,960 | $6 | $25 |
| Rituximab-pvvr biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-pvvr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
1,810 | $22 | $170 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,618 | $0 | $1 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 1,300 | $16 | $74 |
| 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. |
1,300 | $0 | $1 |
| Bortezomib injection, 0.1 mg Administration of a 0.1 mg dose of bortezomib medication via injection. |
1,225 | $3 | $135 |
| 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. |
1,111 | $8 | $29 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,110 | $1 | $41 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
942 | $8 | $9 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 802 | $3 | $14 |
| 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. |
543 | $93 | $390 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
523 | $2 | $7 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 388 | $0 | $3 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
307 | $96 | $421 |
| Enhanced Oncology Model monthly payment This code represents the monthly enhanced oncology services payment under the Enhancing Oncology Model. It covers the administrative payment for enhanced services provided to eligible patients. |
306 | $72 | $210 |
| Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg | 218 | $3 | $42 |
| 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. |
186 | $21 | $103 |
| 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. |
142 | $133 | $550 |
| 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. |
125 | $10 | $67 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
108 | $11 | $66 |
| 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. |
106 | $86 | $308 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
104 | $21 | $164 |
| 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. |
97 | $58 | $277 |
| 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. |
95 | $55 | $214 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
80 | $53 | $234 |
| 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. |
76 | $46 | $208 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
67 | $1 | $4 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
64 | $7 | $126 |
| 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. |
63 | $47 | $205 |
| 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. |
60 | $41 | $177 |
| 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. |
56 | $2 | $9 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
55 | $15 | $63 |
| 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. |
53 | $115 | $509 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
51 | $15 | $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. |
50 | $9 | $40 |
| 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. |
50 | $173 | $613 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 42 | $156 | $673 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
35 | $4 | $12 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
34 | $3 | $11 |
| 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. |
33 | $24 | $105 |
| 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. |
33 | $18 | $83 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
27 | $1 | $6 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 24 | $196 | $1,533 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
24 | $1 | $22 |
| 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. |
22 | $94 | $406 |
| 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. |
21 | $126 | $595 |
| 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. |
21 | $23 | $100 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
19 | $28 | $121 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
18 | $1,082 | $4,447 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
18 | $83 | $316 |
| 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. |
16 | $24 | $135 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
12 | $120 | $543 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
12 | $43 | $368 |
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.
18.5% high complexity
75.4% medium
6.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,268
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,654/year across 5 years
Top 28% in NC for medical oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
79
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
$6,723 (50.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,026 (37.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,520 (11.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,208
2023
$7,900
2022
$1,737
2021
$239
2018
$184
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$2,550
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$209
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$87
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$60
Genentech USA, Inc.
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$33
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$23
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$21
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$19
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Celgene Corporation
$17
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$14
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$14
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 88.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$3,450
ABBVIE INC.
$2,550
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$2,409
AbbVie Inc.
$1,876
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$1,438
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$400
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$157
Genentech USA, Inc.
$138
Incyte Corporation
$115
Lilly USA, LLC
$110
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$60
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$49
PFIZER INC.
$46
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$36
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$34
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$33
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$29
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$28
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Seagen Inc.
$26
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$23
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
$23
EISAI INC.
$22
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$20
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Celgene Corporation
$17
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$14
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 63.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · BELEODAQ · BLENREP · BOSULIF · BRUKINSA · DARZALEX · ERLEADA · Empaveli · Enhertu · Flexitouch Plus · GILOTRIF · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · INJECTAFER · KEYTRUDA · LIBTAYO · LORBRENA · LUTATHERA · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · OPDIVO · PEMAZYRE · PIQRAY · POTELIGEO · PROMACTA · PYRUKYND · Pomalyst · Poteligeo · QINLOCK · RYBREVANT · SCEMBLIX · TALVEY · TECVAYLI · TEVIMBRA · Tazverik · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · Venclexta · Vonjo · XALKORI · clonoSEQ
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 (51%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Medical oncologists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.8
County median income
$70,578
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Skiver is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 15 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. Skiver experienced with oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Skiver performed 18,428 oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection 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. Skiver receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Skiver received a total of $13,268 from 33 companies across 79 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. Skiver's costs compare to other medical oncologists in Asheville?
Dr. Skiver's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Skiver) 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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