Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Abhirami Vivekanandarajah, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · Staten Island, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vivekanandarajah
Dr. Abhirami Vivekanandarajah is a hematology & oncology specialist in Staten Island, NY, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vivekanandarajah performed 114,132 Medicare services across 6,056 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vivekanandarajah received a total of $159,605 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 302 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Vivekanandarajah 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in NY
$159,605 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗114,132
Medicare services
Top 5% in NY for hematology & oncology
6,056
Unique beneficiaries
$6
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~6,714 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 (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
90,750 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
6,156 | $22 | $108 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,673 | $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. |
1,650 | $8 | $150 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,554 | $0 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,060 | $10 | $60 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
864 | $9 | $45 |
| 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. |
819 | $109 | $459 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
676 | $13 | $150 |
| Iron level test | 674 | $6 | $70 |
| 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. |
672 | $8 | $125 |
| 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. |
659 | $54 | $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. |
509 | $6 | $30 |
| Immunoglobulin light chain measurement A blood test that measures the levels of immunoglobulin light chains, which are proteins produced by plasma cells. |
468 | $17 | $70 |
| 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. |
405 | $159 | $940 |
| 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. |
367 | $5 | $50 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
295 | $7 | $75 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
289 | $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. |
286 | $22 | $110 |
| 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. |
274 | $4 | $50 |
| 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. |
267 | $71 | $300 |
| 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. |
258 | $12 | $190 |
| Manual red blood cell count A laboratory test that manually counts the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
250 | $4 | $15 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
233 | $14 | $95 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
231 | $15 | $75 |
| 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. |
172 | $4 | $20 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
168 | $14 | $70 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
158 | $16 | $50 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
152 | $16 | $150 |
| 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. |
148 | $18 | $60 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
147 | $126 | $550 |
| IgE level test A blood test that measures the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) proteins in the immune system. |
141 | $16 | $50 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
136 | $36 | $190 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
126 | $13 | $50 |
| 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. |
125 | $27 | $119 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
107 | $12 | $75 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 94 | $186 | $780 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 91 | $20 | $70 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
91 | $1 | $10 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
90 | $1 | $10 |
| Acute hepatitis panel A blood test that screens for markers of acute viral hepatitis infection. |
67 | $47 | $175 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
59 | $27 | $125 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
59 | $90 | $400 |
| 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. |
52 | $5 | $15 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
48 | $19 | $75 |
| 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. |
46 | $5 | $25 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 46 | $18 | $50 |
| 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. |
42 | $58 | $500 |
| Molecular pathology test interpretation A physician reviews and interprets the results of a molecular pathology test to provide a diagnostic report. |
35 | $40 | $188 |
| Calreticulin gene analysis A laboratory test that analyzes the calreticulin gene for common genetic variants. |
34 | $119 | $490 |
| Gene analysis (janus kinase 2) variant | 34 | $90 | $370 |
| JAK2 gene analysis A laboratory test that examines the JAK2 gene to identify specific genetic variations. |
34 | $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. |
34 | $147 | $602 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 33 | $6 | $30 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
32 | $3 | $50 |
| 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. |
30 | $166 | $875 |
| 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. |
30 | $7 | $20 |
| HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibody test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect HIV-1 antigens and antibodies for both HIV-1 and HIV-2. |
29 | $24 | $96 |
| 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. |
23 | $4 | $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. |
23 | $12 | $80 |
| 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. |
19 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
14 | $78 | $300 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
13 | $36 | $40 |
| 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. |
11 | $71 | $175 |
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.
79.8% high complexity
2.1% medium
18.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$159,605
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $22,801/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NY for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
302
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$126,142 (79.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$26,011 (16.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,452 (4.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$127,522
2023
$556
2022
$2,843
2021
$11,098
2020
$3,338
2019
$11,869
2018
$2,379
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$76,963
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$41,208
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$5,252
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,450
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,335
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,274
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$25
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 96.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$77,063
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$41,208
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14,102
Incyte Corporation
$5,637
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$5,252
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4,486
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$2,803
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,842
Amgen Inc.
$1,430
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,335
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,291
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$692
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$636
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$350
Epizyme, Inc.,
$215
Lilly USA, LLC
$176
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$142
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$121
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$121
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$109
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$107
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$64
Seagen Inc.
$52
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$43
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$43
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Sirtex Medical Inc
$33
PFIZER INC.
$26
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$25
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$18
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$16
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 82.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALUNBRIG · Aliqopa · BOSULIF · BRUKINSA · DARZALEX · ELITEK · ENHERTU · Erleada · FASLODEX · FOTIVDA · FRUZAQLA · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · INJECTAFER · JAKAFI · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · Kyprolis · LEMTRADA · LIBTAYO · LONSURF · LYNPARZA · Lonsurf · MEKINIST · MONJUVI · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · Nplate · OPDIVO · RETEVMO · SARCLISA · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SOLIRIS · SUSTOL · Stivarga · TAGRISSO · TAZVERIK · TECVAYLI · TUKYSA · Tavalisse · Tibsovo · Trodelvy · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · Vitrakvi · XTANDI · Xermelo
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 (79%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in hematology & oncology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for hematology & oncology in NY.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
736
Per 100K population
149.4
County median income
$98,290
Nearest hospital
RICHMOND UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1.2 mi
1.2 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. Vivekanandarajah is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of NY peers, with 17 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. Vivekanandarajah experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vivekanandarajah performed 90,750 iron infusion (injectafer) 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. Vivekanandarajah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vivekanandarajah received a total of $159,605 from 34 companies across 302 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. Vivekanandarajah's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Staten Island?
Dr. Vivekanandarajah's average Medicare payment per service is $6. 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. Vivekanandarajah) 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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