Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Essell, MD
Hematology & Oncology · Cincinnati, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Essell
Dr. James Essell is a hematology & oncology specialist in Cincinnati, OH, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Essell performed 33,979 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Essell received a total of $211,059 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 189 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. Essell 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 14% volume in OH
$211,059 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗33,979
Medicare services
Top 14% in OH for hematology & oncology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$14
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
10,320 | $0 | $2 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Octagam) This procedure involves the administration of immune globulin medication directly into a vein. It is provided in a non-lyophilized liquid form. |
5,300 | $34 | $252 |
| Injection, decitabine, 1 mg | 3,800 | $1 | $97 |
| Rituximab-pvvr biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-pvvr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
3,610 | $21 | $194 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,659 | $0 | $1 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 1,720 | $0 | $25 |
| 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. |
1,054 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
834 | $90 | $305 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
800 | $10 | $62 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
445 | $9 | $54 |
| 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. |
396 | $58 | $205 |
| 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. |
330 | $6 | $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. |
319 | $89 | $643 |
| 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. |
211 | $10 | $93 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
191 | $11 | $105 |
| 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. |
188 | $45 | $304 |
| 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. |
179 | $19 | $135 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
167 | $53 | $205 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
166 | $6 | $462 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
159 | $15 | $97 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
122 | $1 | $7 |
| 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. |
106 | $87 | $300 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
100 | $13 | $58 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
96 | $7 | $28 |
| 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. |
74 | $136 | $410 |
| Iron level test | 69 | $6 | $26 |
| 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. |
69 | $9 | $34 |
| 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. |
69 | $5 | $23 |
| 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 | $21 | $156 |
| 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. |
57 | $2 | $19 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
54 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
43 | $4 | $24 |
| 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. |
35 | $23 | $249 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
33 | $27 | $240 |
| 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. |
30 | $16 | $111 |
| 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. |
28 | $9 | $73 |
| 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. |
24 | $129 | $585 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
18 | $88 | $305 |
| 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. |
17 | $54 | $523 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
17 | $15 | $74 |
| 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. |
11 | $120 | $475 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
18.4% high complexity
67.9% medium
13.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$211,059
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $30,151/year across 7 years
Top 5% in OH for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
189
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$52,357
2023
$18,767
2022
$38,803
2021
$34,229
2020
$34,909
2019
$20,495
2018
$11,499
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$18,286
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$16,662
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$7,950
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$3,528
Incyte Corporation
$1,925
Celgene Corporation
$1,500
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$1,470
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$781
PFIZER INC.
$150
Legend Biotech USA Inc.
$65
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$25
GENZYME CORPORATION
$14
Top 3 companies account for 81.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$89,248
Celgene Corporation
$36,525
ABBVIE INC.
$23,267
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18,276
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$16,662
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$4,828
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$4,077
Genentech, Inc.
$1,985
Incyte Corporation
$1,940
AbbVie Inc.
$1,925
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,820
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$1,725
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,682
AbbVie, Inc.
$1,650
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$1,470
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$1,455
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,012
BeiGene, Ltd.
$450
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$247
PFIZER INC.
$150
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$147
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$122
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$117
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$114
Legend Biotech USA Inc.
$65
Amgen Inc.
$39
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$37
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$25
Top 3 companies account for 70.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABECMA · ADCETRIS · BRUKINSA · DARZALEX · ELREXFIO · ENJAYMO · EPKINLY · Epkinly · IMBRUVICA · INREBIC · Imbruvica · JAKAFI · JCAR017 · KYMRIAH · Kyprolis · MONJUVI · Marqibo · ONUREG · Pomalyst · SARCLISA · TECVAYLI · Tecartus · Tibsovo · VELCADE · VENCLEXTA · VYXEOS · Vonjo · Xospata · Yescarta · Zevalin · Zydelig
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists in nearby ZIP areas
74
County median income
$70,816
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
THE JEWISH HOSPITAL-MERCY HEALTH
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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. Essell is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in OH), with 21 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. Essell experienced with filgrastim injection (zarxio) for white blood cells?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Essell performed 10,320 filgrastim injection (zarxio) for white blood cells services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Essell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Essell received a total of $211,059 from 28 companies across 189 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Essell's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Cincinnati?
Dr. Essell's average Medicare payment per service is $14. 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. Essell) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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