Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bhavesh Balar, MD

Hematology & Oncology · Freehold, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
326 PROFESSIONAL VIEW DR, Freehold, NJ 07728
7324318400
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1134113376 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. Balar

Dr. Bhavesh Balar is a hematology & oncology specialist in Freehold, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Balar performed 229,726 Medicare services across 6,678 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Balar received a total of $11,871 from 86 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 672 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. Balar 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 1% volume in NJ $11,871 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
229,726
Medicare services
Top 1% in NJ for hematology & oncology
6,678
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~11,486 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
Nivolumab injection (Opdivo) 36,240 $24 $73
Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) 32,200 $43 $135
Injection, granisetron, extended-release, 0.1 mg 19,300 $5 $17
Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg.
17,772 $0 $24
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 16,500 $18 $61
Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) 15,340 $1 $7
Iron infusion (Monoferric) 13,800 $17 $68
Iron sucrose injection (Venofer)
An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body.
8,601 $0 $2
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.
8,361 $6 $54
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.
7,880 $6 $27
Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection 6,540 $0 $1
Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant)
An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting.
5,700 $0 $6
Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard)
An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg.
4,270 $36 $183
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
4,080 $0 $1
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
3,599 $8 $18
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.
3,567 $8 $32
Rituximab-pvvr biosimilar injection, 10 mg
An injection of rituximab-pvvr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose.
2,680 $22 $180
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.
2,030 $102 $231
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.
1,806 $25 $129
Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg 1,791 $3 $23
Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) 1,496 $0 $3
Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg 1,465 $0 $1
Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg 1,280 $0 $19
Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg
Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection.
1,183 $2 $11
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.
1,130 $12 $84
Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance
Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein.
1,102 $13 $88
Unclassified drug
A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories.
1,091 $1 $13
Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg
An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams.
965 $1 $5
Pegfilgrastim-cbqv injection
An injection of pegfilgrastim-cbqv, a biosimilar medication, administered at a dose of 0.5 mg.
912 $108 $919
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
847 $113 $578
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.
800 $99 $232
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.
750 $146 $305
Injection, irinotecan, 20 mg 534 $2 $160
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.
485 $72 $154
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.
425 $55 $270
Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue.
416 $61 $195
Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg
Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection.
348 $2 $207
Vitamin B-12 injection
An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg.
232 $1 $15
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.
224 $145 $416
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.
205 $57 $282
Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy
This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period.
195 $24 $127
Additional hour of intravenous infusion
This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis.
191 $18 $82
Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg
An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg.
179 $7 $398
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
168 $97 $263
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
158 $66 $182
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 129 $178 $438
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.
122 $21 $93
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.
117 $49 $250
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.
106 $150 $812
Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg
An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg.
104 $4 $26
Concurrent intravenous infusion
Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given.
73 $17 $78
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.
70 $28 $118
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.
42 $11 $69
Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg
An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg.
35 $3 $12
Venipuncture for blood collection
A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis.
25 $81 $248
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.
23 $2 $16
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
22 $46 $92
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.
20 $124 $351
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.
9.4% high complexity
84.8% medium
5.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$11,871
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,696/year across 7 years
Top 24% in NJ for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
86
Companies
672
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
$10,380 (87.4%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,419 (12.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$72 (0.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,105
2023
$2,471
2022
$2,262
2021
$1,458
2020
$698
2019
$1,016
2018
$861

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,120
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$259
PFIZER INC.
$141
Stryker Corporation
$115
Eisai Inc.
$110
ABBVIE INC.
$106
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$105
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$82
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$80
Celgene Corporation
$79
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$65
Incyte Corporation
$65
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$61
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$57
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$54
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$40
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$37
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$36
GENZYME CORPORATION
$35
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$34
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Genentech USA, Inc.
$22
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$22
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$21
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
$19
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Tempus AI, Inc
$18
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
EMD Serono, Inc.
$16
Geron Corporation
$16
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$16
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$15
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$15
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,060
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$805
PFIZER INC.
$492
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$459
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$422
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$366
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$350
Genentech USA, Inc.
$345
Celgene Corporation
$340
Seagen Inc.
$325
Eisai Inc.
$301
GENZYME CORPORATION
$301
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$299
Amgen Inc.
$256
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$253
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$243
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$243
Incyte Corporation
$241
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$225
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$214
EMD Serono, Inc.
$162
ABBVIE INC.
$147
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$126
Stryker Corporation
$115
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$111
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$109
AbbVie Inc.
$99
Cook Medical LLC
$96
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$95
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$93
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$92
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$88
Array BioPharma Inc.
$83
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$74
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$74
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$70
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$69
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$68
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$68
Exelixis Inc.
$64
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$63
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$62
Epizyme, Inc.,
$60
EISAI INC.
$59
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$57
AbbVie, Inc.
$49
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$46
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$46
Novocure Inc.
$45
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$44
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$40
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$39
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$35
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$34
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$31
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$29
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$29
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$28
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
$19
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$19
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Tempus AI, Inc
$18
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$16
Geron Corporation
$16
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$14
Acceleron Pharma, Inc.
$13
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$12
Secura Bio, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (87%) 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
86
Per 100K population
13.4
County median income
$122,727
Nearest hospital
CENTRASTATE MEDICAL CENTER
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. Balar is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% 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. Balar experienced with nivolumab injection (opdivo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Balar performed 36,240 nivolumab injection (opdivo) 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. Balar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Balar received a total of $11,871 from 86 companies across 672 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. Balar's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Freehold?
Dr. Balar's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Balar) 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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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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