Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Salwitz, MD
Hematology & Oncology · East Brunswick, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Salwitz
Dr. James Salwitz is a hematology & oncology specialist in East Brunswick, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salwitz performed 82,457 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salwitz received a total of $1,277 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 42 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Salwitz 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 13% volume in NJ
$1,277 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗82,457
Medicare services
Top 13% in NJ for hematology & oncology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
48,000 | $1 | $3 |
| Nivolumab injection (Opdivo) | 12,520 | $24 | $89 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
6,900 | $0 | $1 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,360 | $18 | $67 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
2,760 | $36 | $137 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,173 | $8 | $31 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,150 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
696 | $106 | $421 |
| 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. |
596 | $6 | $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. |
584 | $71 | $299 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 556 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
543 | $12 | $48 |
| 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. |
502 | $8 | $23 |
| 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. |
365 | $26 | $101 |
| 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. |
292 | $67 | $249 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
265 | $115 | $467 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
229 | $2 | $7 |
| 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. |
193 | $57 | $228 |
| 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. |
154 | $153 | $588 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
134 | $1 | $6 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
128 | $19 | $71 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
124 | $1 | $3 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 116 | $340 | $1,519 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
109 | $12 | $55 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
101 | $42 | $156 |
| 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. |
81 | $29 | $112 |
| 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. |
72 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
71 | $60 | $229 |
| 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. |
70 | $11 | $44 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
61 | $25 | $99 |
| 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. |
48 | $28 | $116 |
| 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. |
47 | $102 | $372 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
44 | $8 | $38 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
44 | $0 | $8 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
41 | $66 | $262 |
| 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. |
40 | $140 | $548 |
| 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. |
40 | $111 | $419 |
| Prolonged intravenous chemotherapy administration This procedure involves the administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein over an extended period. |
37 | $120 | $476 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
34 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
32 | $48 | $199 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
27 | $17 | $71 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
24 | $94 | $370 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
22 | $34 | $104 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
21 | $76 | $232 |
| 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 | $148 | $563 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 17 | $181 | $719 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $71 | $270 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
63.0% high complexity
31.5% medium
5.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,277
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $213/year across 6 years
Bottom 37% in NJ for hematology & oncology
28
Companies
42
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$304
2023
$546
2022
$220
2020
$48
2019
$145
2018
$15
Payments by company (2024)
Celgene Corporation
$31
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$25
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$19
Exelixis Inc.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 26.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$154
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$146
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$137
Amgen Inc.
$119
ASD SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE, LLC
$117
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$93
Celgene Corporation
$65
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
PFIZER INC.
$39
AbbVie Inc.
$34
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$24
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$21
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$21
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$19
Exelixis Inc.
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$18
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Verastem, Inc.
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$15
AbbVie, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AYVAKIT · Blincyto · CABOMETYX · Copiktra · DARZALEX · ENHERTU · Empaveli · Enhertu · Flexitouch Plus · INLYTA · KANJINTI · KISQALI · KRAZATI · LUMAKRAS · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OJJAARA · OPDIVO · OPDUALAG · Onivyde · Orserdu · PLUVICTO · PROVENGE · REBLOZYL · ROLVEDON · Trodelvy · ULTOMIRIS · VENCLEXTA · VIVIMUSTA · Venclexta · XPOVIO · Xospata
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists in nearby ZIP areas
189
County median income
$109,028
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
4.0 mi
4.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Salwitz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NJ), 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. Salwitz experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salwitz performed 48,000 iron infusion (injectafer) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Salwitz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salwitz received a total of $1,277 from 28 companies across 42 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Salwitz's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in East Brunswick?
Dr. Salwitz's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Salwitz) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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