Dr. Noshir Dacosta, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Dacosta
Dr. Noshir Dacosta is a hematology & oncology specialist in Smithtown, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dacosta performed 163,533 Medicare services across 19,606 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dacosta received a total of $4,262 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 27 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & 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. Dacosta 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
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. |
63,000 | $1 | $5 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 20,200 | $43 | $100 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
14,600 | $2 | $20 |
| Flow cytometry, additional marker An additional marker is tested during a flow cytometry procedure to analyze DNA or cells. This step adds specific data points to the initial analysis. |
8,582 | $23 | $108 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 7,260 | $18 | $98 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
6,800 | $0 | $1 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
3,574 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
3,563 | $8 | $150 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
3,013 | $0 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
2,779 | $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. |
2,214 | $116 | $459 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,931 | $55 | $150 |
| 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. |
1,915 | $6 | $30 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
1,691 | $7 | $75 |
| 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. |
1,678 | $5 | $50 |
| 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. |
1,596 | $4 | $50 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
1,589 | $13 | $150 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
1,533 | $9 | $45 |
| Iron level test | 1,289 | $6 | $70 |
| 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. |
1,091 | $19 | $60 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
992 | $15 | $75 |
| 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. |
938 | $9 | $125 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 867 | $20 | $70 |
| Immunoglobulin light chain measurement A blood test that measures the levels of immunoglobulin light chains, which are proteins produced by plasma cells. |
664 | $17 | $70 |
| 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. |
635 | $13 | $190 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
599 | $29 | $150 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
510 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
431 | $22 | $110 |
| 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. |
403 | $162 | $940 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
379 | $128 | $550 |
| 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. |
374 | $27 | $120 |
| Flow cytometry DNA or cell analysis, first marker A laboratory test that uses a laser to analyze cells or DNA by detecting a specific marker on the cell surface or within the cell. |
373 | $73 | $300 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
339 | $16 | $150 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
337 | $15 | $95 |
| Manual red blood cell count A laboratory test that manually counts the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
311 | $4 | $15 |
| CA 19-9 tumor antigen test A blood test that measures the level of CA 19-9, a substance that can be found in the blood of some people with cancer. This quantitative analysis detects and measures the specific tumor antigen. |
275 | $20 | $50 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 246 | $0 | $10 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 239 | $18 | $50 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
234 | $56 | $226 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
227 | $16 | $50 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
225 | $16 | $75 |
| 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. |
203 | $62 | $500 |
| 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. |
184 | $12 | $80 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
181 | $1 | $10 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
173 | $9 | $30 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
161 | $14 | $70 |
| 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. |
161 | $33 | $120 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125 | 134 | $20 | $50 |
| 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. |
131 | $4 | $30 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
130 | $3 | $50 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
129 | $1 | $20 |
| 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. |
127 | $4 | $20 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
125 | $1 | $10 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
117 | $19 | $75 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
103 | $35 | $190 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
102 | $12 | $75 |
| 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. |
100 | $64 | $420 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
95 | $10 | $50 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
94 | $7 | $35 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
90 | $72 | $220 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 87 | $199 | $780 |
| 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. |
80 | $84 | $300 |
| 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. |
75 | $1 | $10 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
74 | $1 | $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. |
69 | $31 | $200 |
| Acute hepatitis panel A blood test that screens for markers of acute viral hepatitis infection. |
60 | $47 | $175 |
| 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. |
59 | $111 | $380 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
53 | $25 | $300 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 53 | $328 | $2,100 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
51 | $85 | $400 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
46 | $13 | $75 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
46 | $2 | $50 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
43 | $18 | $100 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
41 | $13 | $50 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
40 | $27 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
38 | $36 | $40 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
36 | $40 | $150 |
| 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. |
36 | $72 | $175 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
36 | $259 | $580 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
33 | $189 | $600 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
31 | $8 | $20 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
31 | $43 | $175 |
| IgE level test A blood test that measures the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) proteins in the immune system. |
28 | $16 | $50 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
27 | $5 | $35 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level test A blood test that measures the amount of alpha-fetoprotein in the serum. This test is used to monitor certain health conditions. |
23 | $16 | $40 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
22 | $61 | $250 |
| 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. |
21 | $154 | $595 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
20 | $13 | $300 |
| 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. |
19 | $6 | $35 |
| 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. |
19 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
16 | $170 | $875 |
| Total bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body. |
16 | $5 | $15 |
| Blood smear for iron A laboratory test that examines a drop of blood under a microscope to evaluate iron levels and red blood cell characteristics. |
16 | $7 | $20 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
15 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
15 | $22 | $260 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
13 | $4 | $50 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 13 | $6 | $30 |
| Calreticulin gene analysis A laboratory test that analyzes the calreticulin gene for common genetic variants. |
12 | $119 | $490 |
| Gene analysis (janus kinase 2) variant | 12 | $90 | $370 |
| JAK2 gene analysis A laboratory test that examines the JAK2 gene to identify specific genetic variations. |
12 | $182 | $741 |
| MPL gene analysis for common variants A laboratory test that analyzes the MPL gene to detect common genetic variants. This procedure identifies specific changes in the thrombopoietin receptor gene. |
12 | $147 | $602 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
12 | $6 | $20 |
| Lyme disease antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. |
12 | $17 | $250 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
12 | $12 | $70 |
| Molecular pathology test interpretation A physician reviews and interprets the results of a molecular pathology test to provide a diagnostic report. |
12 | $42 | $188 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2023)
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (45%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| 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. Dacosta is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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