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Dr. Salim Contractor, MD
Medical Oncology · Hudson, NY
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. Contractor
Dr. Salim Contractor is a medical oncology specialist in Hudson, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Contractor performed 26,206 Medicare services across 5,381 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Contractor received a total of $67,759 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 112 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. Contractor 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NY
$67,759 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗26,206
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for medical oncology
5,381
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,379 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
9,180 | $0 | $6 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
4,800 | $0 | $6 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,398 | $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. |
1,295 | $8 | $34 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,277 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
557 | $99 | $217 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
534 | $0 | $1 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
515 | $13 | $56 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
483 | $9 | $52 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 460 | $1 | $114 |
| Iron level test | 426 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
420 | $6 | $29 |
| 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. |
416 | $9 | $33 |
| Immunoassay substance measurement A laboratory test that uses immunoassay techniques to measure the level of a specific substance in a sample. |
370 | $17 | $181 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 360 | $0 | $24 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
321 | $16 | $76 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
301 | $15 | $72 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
262 | $14 | $69 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
216 | $5 | $26 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
213 | $16 | $90 |
| 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. |
213 | $66 | $144 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
171 | $13 | $95 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 156 | $18 | $88 |
| 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. |
154 | $11 | $84 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
140 | $112 | $622 |
| 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. |
123 | $4 | $31 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
118 | $7 | $27 |
| 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. |
113 | $19 | $93 |
| 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. |
109 | $4 | $20 |
| 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. |
109 | $6 | $32 |
| 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. |
100 | $24 | $138 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
81 | $4 | $23 |
| 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. |
73 | $53 | $276 |
| 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. |
59 | $131 | $333 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test helps determine if a person has been infected with the hepatitis B virus. |
54 | $12 | $74 |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test is used to check for immunity to hepatitis B or to verify the effectiveness of the hepatitis B vaccine. |
54 | $11 | $59 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
53 | $14 | $85 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen test A blood test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test identifies whether the hepatitis B virus is currently present in the body. |
53 | $10 | $57 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
53 | $24 | $141 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
52 | $1 | $17 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 45 | $20 | $120 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
38 | $4 | $28 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
38 | $1 | $7 |
| 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. |
35 | $65 | $152 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
29 | $4 | $23 |
| 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. |
28 | $56 | $303 |
| 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. |
28 | $2 | $19 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
20 | $12 | $62 |
| Coagulation function measurement, d-dimer; quantitative | 19 | $10 | $129 |
| 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. |
19 | $27 | $128 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 18 | $188 | $419 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
17 | $20 | $68 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
16 | $6 | $49 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
14 | $66 | $140 |
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.
36.4% high complexity
25.3% medium
38.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$67,759
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,680/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NY for medical oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
112
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
$50,667 (74.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16,491 (24.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$601 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,804
2023
$3,072
2022
$15,896
2021
$16,168
2020
$5,050
2019
$2,213
2018
$11,557
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$11,779
Avyxa Pharma, LLC
$1,000
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$825
SOBI, INC
$200
Top 3 companies account for 98.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17,606
Incyte Corporation
$12,193
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4,017
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$3,998
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$3,040
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$3,000
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$2,945
Exelixis Inc.
$2,873
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,277
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,995
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$1,585
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$1,350
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$1,238
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$1,182
AbbVie, Inc.
$1,169
Celgene Corporation
$1,155
Avyxa Pharma, LLC
$1,000
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$968
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$950
Genentech USA, Inc.
$856
EMD Serono, Inc.
$500
COMSORT, Inc
$250
SOBI, INC
$200
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$200
Novocure GmbH
$200
Lilly USA, LLC
$197
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$194
Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC
$175
United Therapeutics Corporation
$100
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$100
Epizyme, Inc.,
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$69
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$49
Sirtex Medical Inc
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 49.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AYVAKIT · Aliqopa · Auryxia · BRUKINSA · CALQUENCE · CYRAMZA · Cabometyx · Docivyx · Doptelet · ENHERTU · FERAHEME · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · INREBIC · JAKAFI · KEYTRUDA · KYMRIAH · MONJUVI · Non-Covered Product · OPDIVO · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · TAZVERIK · Tepmetko · UNITUXIN · VERZENIO · VONJO · VYXEOS · Venclexta · Vonjo
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 (75%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Medical oncologists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
3.3
County median income
$83,619
Nearest hospital
COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Contractor is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 20% of NY peers, with 19 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. Contractor experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Contractor performed 9,180 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Contractor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Contractor received a total of $67,759 from 35 companies across 112 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. Contractor's costs compare to other medical oncologists in Hudson?
Dr. Contractor'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. Contractor) 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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