Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Seetha Murukutla, M.D
Hematology & Oncology · Staten Island, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Murukutla
Dr. Seetha Murukutla is a hematology & oncology specialist in Staten Island, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Murukutla performed 75,496 Medicare services across 3,833 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Murukutla received a total of $20,582 from 73 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 847 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. Murukutla 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 9% volume in NY
$20,582 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗75,496
Medicare services
Top 9% in NY for hematology & oncology
3,833
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,973 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 sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
40,000 | $0 | $3 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
15,500 | $2 | $14 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 7,440 | $18 | $75 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,950 | $0 | $3 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,379 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
1,327 | $8 | $81 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 980 | $1 | $60 |
| 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. |
693 | $81 | $177 |
| 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. |
644 | $113 | $346 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
470 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
369 | $23 | $108 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
364 | $13 | $150 |
| 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. |
307 | $13 | $114 |
| 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. |
289 | $28 | $102 |
| 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. |
260 | $63 | $303 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
222 | $16 | $150 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
210 | $9 | $30 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
208 | $129 | $438 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
192 | $9 | $45 |
| 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. |
175 | $6 | $30 |
| Iron level test | 158 | $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. |
158 | $9 | $125 |
| 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. |
157 | $4 | $50 |
| 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. |
153 | $111 | $170 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
151 | $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. |
151 | $5 | $50 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
150 | $15 | $75 |
| 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. |
115 | $32 | $200 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
98 | $6 | $289 |
| 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. |
89 | $74 | $199 |
| 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. |
87 | $19 | $60 |
| 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. |
75 | $12 | $80 |
| Immunoglobulin light chain measurement A blood test that measures the levels of immunoglobulin light chains, which are proteins produced by plasma cells. |
74 | $17 | $70 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
73 | $36 | $40 |
| 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. |
59 | $50 | $101 |
| 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. |
58 | $64 | $220 |
| 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. |
56 | $162 | $316 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 52 | $198 | $627 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
46 | $15 | $91 |
| 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. |
44 | $72 | $175 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 42 | $20 | $70 |
| 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. |
42 | $22 | $110 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
41 | $93 | $293 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
40 | $11 | $60 |
| 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. |
40 | $59 | $150 |
| Manual red blood cell count A laboratory test that manually counts the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
37 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
33 | $4 | $20 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
30 | $1 | $16 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
29 | $33 | $90 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
28 | $10 | $50 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
21 | $36 | $190 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
20 | $16 | $50 |
| 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 | $146 | $330 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
18 | $14 | $70 |
| 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. |
17 | $74 | $300 |
| 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. |
16 | $4 | $30 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
15 | $13 | $50 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
13 | $13 | $300 |
| IgE level test A blood test that measures the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) proteins in the immune system. |
11 | $16 | $50 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
87.9% medium
10.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,582
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,940/year across 7 years
Top 18% in NY for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
73
Companies
847
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
$18,662 (90.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,125 (5.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$796 (3.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$447
2023
$3,101
2022
$6,348
2021
$2,877
2020
$2,399
2019
$2,781
2018
$2,628
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$125
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$123
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$100
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Top 3 companies account for 77.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$2,102
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,646
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$1,125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,028
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$935
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$930
GENZYME CORPORATION
$929
PFIZER INC.
$856
Seagen Inc.
$853
US Oncology Corporate, Inc.
$842
Genentech USA, Inc.
$698
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$642
Incyte Corporation
$573
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$564
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$505
Lilly USA, LLC
$474
Celgene Corporation
$453
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$355
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$297
Eisai Inc.
$253
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$235
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$234
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$197
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$194
Exelixis Inc.
$178
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$169
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$167
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$156
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$155
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$148
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$148
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$144
TESARO, Inc.
$137
ABBVIE INC.
$132
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$130
Verastem, Inc.
$130
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$121
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Horizon Pharma plc
$100
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
SOBI, INC
$98
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$96
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$92
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$89
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$83
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$82
EMD Serono, Inc.
$76
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$73
Epizyme, Inc.,
$73
EISAI INC.
$66
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$55
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$39
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$34
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$33
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$25
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Emmaus Medical, Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$19
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$19
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$18
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$17
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$17
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$16
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$14
Bio Products Laboratory USA, Inc.
$13
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 23.7% 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 (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
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. Murukutla is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% 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. Murukutla experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Murukutla performed 40,000 iron sucrose injection (venofer) 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. Murukutla receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Murukutla received a total of $20,582 from 73 companies across 847 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. Murukutla's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Staten Island?
Dr. Murukutla's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Murukutla) 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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