Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Shypula, MD

Hematology & Oncology · Avenel, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1030 ST GEORGES AVE, Avenel, NJ 07001
7327501200
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1902869720 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shypula

Dr. Gregory Shypula is a hematology & oncology specialist in Avenel, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shypula performed 18,838 Medicare services across 2,478 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shypula received a total of $1,807 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 91 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. Shypula 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 30% volume in NJ $1,807 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
18,838
Medicare services
Top 30% in NJ for hematology & oncology
2,478
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~942 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
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.
7,222 $6 $24
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.
3,009 $69 $241
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.
2,379 $6 $32
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
2,345 $8 $14
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.
2,093 $77 $309
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.
429 $150 $632
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.
398 $103 $345
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.
388 $13 $50
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.
331 $111 $434
Vitamin B-12 injection
An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg.
64 $1 $10
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 47 $181 $742
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.
44 $100 $353
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes.
39 $78 $316
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.
24 $159 $608
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection.
13 $76 $197
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
13 $34 $104
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,807
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $258/year across 7 years
Bottom 40% in NJ for hematology & oncology
28
Companies
91
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
$1,393 (77.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$413 (22.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$671
2023
$167
2022
$267
2021
$327
2020
$140
2019
$120
2018
$116

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$142
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$132
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$51
Incyte Corporation
$45
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$33
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$25
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
PFIZER INC.
$19
Exelixis Inc.
$18
Celgene Corporation
$17
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 48.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$248
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$176
Incyte Corporation
$173
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$142
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$136
Amgen Inc.
$114
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$94
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$88
PFIZER INC.
$75
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$64
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$51
Celgene Corporation
$50
ABBVIE INC.
$48
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$36
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$33
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$25
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$23
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$19
Exelixis Inc.
$18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
EMD Serono, Inc.
$15
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
EISAI INC.
$14
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Epizyme, Inc.,
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aliqopa · BOSULIF · CABOMETYX · CREON · DARZALEX · ELIQUIS · ERLEADA · Erleada · Fabhalta · IBRANCE · IMFINZI · INJECTAFER · JAKAFI · KANJINTI · KEYTRUDA · KRAZATI · Kyprolis · LIBTAYO · LUMAKRAS · Lenvima · MEKINIST · MONOFERRIC · NINLARO · Nplate · Nubeqa · OCTAPLAS · OPDIVO · OXBRYTA · POSLUMA · PROMACTA · PYRUKYND · REBLOZYL · SPRYCEL · Stivarga · TAGRISSO · TAZVERIK · Tavalisse · Trodelvy · VENCLEXTA · XGEVA
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 (77%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
606
Per 100K population
70.3
County median income
$109,028
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY
1.7 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. Shypula is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in NJ), 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. Shypula experienced with epoetin alfa injection (procrit) for anemia?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shypula performed 7,222 epoetin alfa injection (procrit) for anemia 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. Shypula receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shypula received a total of $1,807 from 28 companies across 91 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. Shypula's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Avenel?
Dr. Shypula's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Shypula) 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 →
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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →