Dr. Richard Cherny, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Cherny
Dr. Richard Cherny is a hematology & oncology specialist in East Syracuse, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cherny performed 449,020 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cherny received a total of $501 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 16 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. Cherny 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.
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗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. |
81,750 | $1 | $4 |
| Nivolumab injection (Opdivo) | 54,213 | $24 | $55 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
37,370 | $2 | $10 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 36,140 | $1 | $8 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 28,405 | $43 | $95 |
| Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg. |
26,629 | $0 | $1 |
| Daratumumab injection (Darzalex) An injection containing daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj administered under the skin. |
24,120 | $38 | $85 |
| Azacitidine chemotherapy injection An injection of the medication azacitidine, measured at 1 mg per unit. |
19,200 | $0 | $11 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
13,800 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
11,735 | $0 | $1 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 11,100 | $18 | $42 |
| Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | 10,620 | $38 | $89 |
| Lanreotide injection, 1 mg A 1 mg injection of lanreotide medication administered into the body. |
9,120 | $44 | $122 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 8,165 | $0 | $1 |
| Injection, atezolizumab, 10 mg | 6,552 | $64 | $142 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
5,968 | $0 | $1 |
| Injection, durvalumab, 10 mg | 4,968 | $62 | $138 |
| Bortezomib injection, 0.1 mg Administration of a 0.1 mg dose of bortezomib medication via injection. |
4,935 | $4 | $74 |
| Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg | 4,850 | $0 | $1 |
| Pemetrexed injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of pemetrexed medication via injection. |
4,648 | $10 | $98 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 4,140 | $1 | $38 |
| Injection, docetaxel, 1 mg | 3,789 | $0 | $5 |
| Eflapegrastim injection, 0.1 mg An injection of eflapegrastim-xnst administered at a dose of 0.1 mg. |
3,696 | $26 | $86 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 2,785 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
2,730 | $6 | $34 |
| Rituximab-pvvr biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-pvvr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
2,299 | $23 | $132 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
2,033 | $12 | $60 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
1,736 | $2 | $6 |
| Trastuzumab biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of trastuzumab-qyyp, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
1,313 | $20 | $87 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,147 | $8 | $20 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
1,143 | $99 | $361 |
| 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. |
1,117 | $8 | $23 |
| Injection, irinotecan, 20 mg | 945 | $2 | $6 |
| Pegfilgrastim injection, 0.5 mg An injection of pegfilgrastim, a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells. This specific code applies to the brand-name drug and excludes biosimilar versions. |
846 | $84 | $317 |
| Injection, fulvestrant, 25 mg | 840 | $8 | $165 |
| 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. |
776 | $11 | $65 |
| Etoposide chemotherapy injection Administration of etoposide, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dose specified is 10 mg. |
759 | $1 | $5 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
732 | $10 | $31 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 700 | $0 | $15 |
| 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. |
565 | $63 | $148 |
| 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. |
479 | $95 | $220 |
| Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq | 475 | $0 | $2 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
449 | $17 | $68 |
| Pegfilgrastim-cbqv injection An injection of pegfilgrastim-cbqv, a biosimilar medication, administered at a dose of 0.5 mg. |
444 | $109 | $552 |
| Gemcitabine chemotherapy injection, 200 mg An injection of gemcitabine hydrochloride, a chemotherapy medication, administered in a 200 mg dose. |
441 | $3 | $12 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
418 | $55 | $201 |
| Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg | 409 | $3 | $22 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
398 | $2 | $48 |
| 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. |
393 | $48 | $183 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
366 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
346 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
316 | $49 | $174 |
| Cyclophosphamide, 100 mg | 316 | $16 | $76 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
302 | $21 | $77 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
300 | $9 | $27 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
246 | $1 | $5 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 240 | $0 | $17 |
| Cisplatin chemotherapy injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of cisplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
226 | $2 | $22 |
| Pegfilgrastim-apgf injection An injection of pegfilgrastim-apgf, a biosimilar medication. The dose specified is 0.5 mg. |
216 | $88 | $380 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
214 | $1 | $2 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
195 | $15 | $55 |
| 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. |
170 | $203 | $680 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
169 | $16 | $56 |
| 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. |
164 | $22 | $86 |
| Reticulated platelet measurement A blood test that measures the level of young, newly formed platelets in the body. |
159 | $35 | $77 |
| 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. |
156 | $43 | $150 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
154 | $13 | $39 |
| 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. |
153 | $26 | $95 |
| Doxorubicin hydrochloride injection, 10 mg This procedure involves the administration of a 10 mg dose of doxorubicin hydrochloride via injection. |
151 | $2 | $15 |
| 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. |
150 | $2 | $14 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 127 | $130 | $517 |
| 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. |
106 | $6 | $19 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
105 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
105 | $25 | $135 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
90 | $58 | $472 |
| 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. |
88 | $20 | $76 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
85 | $10 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
81 | $1 | $10 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
75 | $170 | $622 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
68 | $29 | $134 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
64 | $16 | $49 |
| 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. |
63 | $132 | $297 |
| 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. |
62 | $1 | $15 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
57 | $65 | $200 |
| Injection, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, up to 100 mg | 57 | $13 | $27 |
| Iron level test | 53 | $6 | $19 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
53 | $9 | $25 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
51 | $3 | $12 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
44 | $7 | $20 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy injection Chemotherapy medication is administered directly into a vein using a push technique. This method involves injecting the drug through a needle or catheter already placed in the vein. |
42 | $70 | $270 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
40 | $5 | $14 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
40 | $5 | $16 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
38 | $6 | $18 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
35 | $4 | $13 |
| 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. |
31 | $73 | $221 |
| 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. |
31 | $119 | $337 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
30 | $19 | $55 |
| Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg | 28 | $59 | $159 |
| 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. |
24 | $62 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
21 | $15 | $42 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
21 | $30 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
20 | $72 | $114 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
19 | $4 | $8 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
18 | $54 | $364 |
| Total protein blood test A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in your blood. This test helps evaluate your overall health and nutritional status. |
18 | $4 | $21 |
| Serum immunofixation test A laboratory test that analyzes a blood serum sample to identify specific abnormal proteins. The procedure uses an immunologic technique to detect and characterize these proteins. |
17 | $20 | $62 |
| 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. |
16 | $18 | $47 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
16 | $5 | $15 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
16 | $14 | $39 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
16 | $4 | $12 |
| 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. |
15 | $102 | $283 |
| 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. |
14 | $128 | $307 |
| Central venous tube declotting A procedure to clear a blockage or clot from a central venous catheter to restore its function. |
13 | $25 | $62 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
13 | $4 | $10 |
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Geographic Context
5.7 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. Cherny is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NY), with 20 years of NPI registration.
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