Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Balijepalli Netaji, M.D.
Medical Oncology · Austin, TX
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. Netaji
Dr. Balijepalli Netaji is a medical oncology specialist in Austin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Netaji performed 7,600 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Netaji received a total of $1,113 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 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. Netaji 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 42% volume in TX
$1,113 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,600
Medicare services
Top 42% in TX for medical oncology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,600 | $0 | $3 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
717 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
686 | $91 | $368 |
| 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. |
663 | $8 | $36 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
633 | $10 | $64 |
| 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. |
543 | $6 | $31 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
287 | $13 | $60 |
| Iron level test | 287 | $6 | $27 |
| 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. |
287 | $9 | $35 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
215 | $7 | $29 |
| 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. |
180 | $18 | $99 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
153 | $9 | $56 |
| Reticulated platelet measurement A blood test that measures the level of young, newly formed platelets in the body. |
129 | $35 | $143 |
| 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. |
128 | $136 | $496 |
| Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session. |
100 | $290 | $2,762 |
| Immunoglobulin light chain measurement A blood test that measures the levels of immunoglobulin light chains, which are proteins produced by plasma cells. |
98 | $17 | $60 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 93 | $20 | $128 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
92 | $15 | $76 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
91 | $14 | $73 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
71 | $4 | $22 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
71 | $6 | $34 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
52 | $17 | $90 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
48 | $9 | $65 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
48 | $16 | $80 |
| Immunologic analysis of serum A laboratory test that uses immunologic techniques to analyze components in a blood serum sample. |
48 | $29 | $108 |
| 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. |
47 | $22 | $160 |
| 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. |
47 | $61 | $247 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
46 | $11 | $99 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
26 | $4 | $23 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 26 | $165 | $709 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
22 | $16 | $96 |
| 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. |
21 | $94 | $357 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 19 | $91 | $657 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
15 | $56 | $821 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
11 | $179 | $1,067 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,113
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $159/year across 7 years
Bottom 31% in TX for medical oncology
21
Companies
49
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
$397
2023
$129
2022
$185
2021
$133
2020
$17
2019
$128
2018
$125
Payments by company (2024)
GENZYME CORPORATION
$76
Incyte Corporation
$75
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$61
Celgene Corporation
$58
PFIZER INC.
$39
Tempus AI, Inc
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 53.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$246
Celgene Corporation
$141
Lilly USA, LLC
$94
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$76
GENZYME CORPORATION
$76
Incyte Corporation
$75
Seagen Inc.
$54
PFIZER INC.
$54
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$41
Tempus AI, Inc
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
TESARO, Inc.
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$28
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$21
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$16
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$13
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELEODAQ · BRAFTOVI · CABLIVI · DARZALEX · ELIQUIS · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · KEYTRUDA · LIBTAYO · LONSURF · Nerlynx · OPDIVO · PADCEV · Pomalyst · REBLOZYL · SARCLISA · SCEMBLIX · TECVAYLI · TRUSELTIQ · TUKYSA · ZEJULA
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
Medical oncologists in nearby ZIP areas
28
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
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. Netaji is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 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. Netaji experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Netaji performed 1,600 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Netaji receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Netaji received a total of $1,113 from 21 companies across 49 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. Netaji's costs compare to other medical oncologists in Austin?
Dr. Netaji's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Netaji) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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