Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Phinney, M.D.
Medical Oncology · Toledo, OH
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. Phinney
Dr. Richard Phinney is a medical oncology specialist in Toledo, OH, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Phinney performed 118,628 Medicare services across 2,072 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Phinney received a total of $9,833 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 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. Phinney 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 2% volume in OH
$9,833 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗118,628
Medicare services
Top 2% in OH for medical oncology
2,072
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~6,978 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. |
50,250 | $1 | $3 |
| Filgrastim injection (Nivestym) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-aafi (Nivestym) at a dose of 1 microgram. |
20,700 | $0 | $1 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 11,200 | $33 | $71 |
| Daratumumab injection (Darzalex) An injection containing daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj administered under the skin. |
9,180 | $37 | $86 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 8,880 | $18 | $33 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 5,720 | $1 | $4 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis. |
2,600 | $6 | $25 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,231 | $0 | $0 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,420 | $1 | $7 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 1,116 | $3 | $13 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
714 | $2 | $7 |
| 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. |
694 | $91 | $208 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
402 | $92 | $253 |
| 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. |
369 | $21 | $58 |
| 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. |
344 | $10 | $48 |
| 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. |
237 | $61 | $141 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
223 | $2 | $42 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
204 | $1 | $3 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
185 | $11 | $42 |
| 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. |
171 | $45 | $130 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
150 | $6 | $158 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
138 | $40 | $83 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
116 | $15 | $36 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
112 | $1 | $3 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
109 | $1 | $10 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
107 | $20 | $54 |
| 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. |
103 | $9 | $29 |
| 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. |
99 | $2 | $9 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
97 | $51 | $140 |
| 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. |
92 | $47 | $117 |
| 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. |
78 | $16 | $46 |
| IV chemotherapy initiation with community continuation Initiation of an intravenous chemotherapy infusion in a clinic using clinic supplies, with continuation of the infusion in a community setting such as home or assisted living. |
73 | $128 | $500 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 69 | $133 | $596 |
| 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. |
67 | $24 | $107 |
| 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. |
64 | $61 | $148 |
| 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. |
63 | $116 | $320 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
47 | $15 | $39 |
| Intravenous push injection of new drug or substance A healthcare provider injects a new medication or substance directly into a vein using a push technique. |
44 | $40 | $116 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
38 | $67 | $141 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
29 | $4 | $12 |
| 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. |
28 | $24 | $61 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 25 | $167 | $403 |
| 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. |
15 | $136 | $281 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
14 | $96 | $208 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
11 | $81 | $209 |
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.
43.5% high complexity
55.2% medium
1.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,833
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,639/year across 6 years
Top 31% in OH for medical oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
58
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
$6,961 (70.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,547 (15.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,325 (13.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,397
2022
$539
2021
$6,214
2020
$1,038
2019
$236
2018
$409
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$1,200
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$125
Tempus AI, Inc
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 97.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$6,161
PFIZER INC.
$1,215
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$914
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$174
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$163
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$154
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$116
EISAI INC.
$101
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$92
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$76
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
Amgen Inc.
$68
Tempus AI, Inc
$36
GENZYME CORPORATION
$24
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$24
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$21
Celgene Corporation
$19
Seagen Inc.
$19
AbbVie, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$14
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$14
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
Exelixis Inc.
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 84.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFINITOR · BALVERSA · Balversa · Cabometyx · Doptelet · ERLEADA · Enhertu · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE · IM NAILS · IMBRUVICA · Imbruvica · JEVTANA · KANJINTI · KEYTRUDA · Kyprolis · LIBTAYO · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · MEKINIST · MONJUVI · Neulasta · Nplate · ONUREG · OPDIVO · PADCEV · PIQRAY · Phesgo · Photofrin · REBLOZYL · RYDAPT · SOMATULINE DEPOT · SUSTOL · TABRECTA · TAGRISSO · Tavalisse · Udenyca · VERZENIO · Venclexta · XALKORI · XTANDI
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 (71%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Medical oncologists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$60,095
Nearest hospital
PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL
2.9 mi
2.9 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. Phinney is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in OH), with consulting-driven industry engagement, 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. Phinney experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Phinney performed 50,250 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. Phinney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Phinney received a total of $9,833 from 31 companies across 58 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. Phinney's costs compare to other medical oncologists in Toledo?
Dr. Phinney's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Phinney) 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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