Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Barrera, DO
Hematology & Oncology · Fort Worth, TX
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. Barrera
Dr. David Barrera is a hematology & oncology specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barrera performed 33,617 Medicare services across 2,812 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barrera received a total of $16,002 from 79 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 618 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. Barrera is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 27% volume in TX
$16,002 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗33,617
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for hematology & oncology
2,812
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,769 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. |
14,300 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
6,010 | $0 | $3 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 5,400 | $42 | $135 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 960 | $16 | $65 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
940 | $0 | $1 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
840 | $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. |
806 | $8 | $36 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
720 | $10 | $64 |
| 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. |
611 | $88 | $368 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 360 | $0 | $24 |
| 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. |
181 | $22 | $157 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
160 | $98 | $707 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
155 | $13 | $60 |
| Iron level test | 155 | $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. |
155 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
105 | $46 | $313 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
104 | $7 | $431 |
| 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. |
101 | $61 | $250 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 90 | $91 | $657 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
84 | $1,163 | $4,802 |
| 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. |
82 | $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. |
82 | $6 | $34 |
| 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. |
82 | $10 | $96 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
78 | $57 | $211 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 71 | $160 | $709 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
69 | $9 | $56 |
| Reticulated platelet measurement A blood test that measures the level of young, newly formed platelets in the body. |
68 | $35 | $143 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
67 | $15 | $76 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
65 | $51 | $821 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
65 | $5 | $31 |
| Enhanced Oncology Model monthly payment This code represents the monthly enhanced oncology services payment under the Enhancing Oncology Model. It covers the administrative payment for enhanced services provided to eligible patients. |
57 | $71 | $70 |
| 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. |
55 | $62 | $247 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 51 | $18 | $94 |
| 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. |
50 | $162 | $1,067 |
| Immunoglobulin light chain measurement A blood test that measures the levels of immunoglobulin light chains, which are proteins produced by plasma cells. |
48 | $17 | $60 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
45 | $19 | $161 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 44 | $324 | $1,722 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
36 | $15 | $100 |
| 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. |
34 | $42 | $344 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
33 | $11 | $108 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
32 | $1 | $7 |
| 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. |
31 | $16 | $114 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
25 | $1 | $8 |
| 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. |
24 | $93 | $357 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
17 | $42 | $686 |
| 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. |
17 | $2 | $19 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
15 | $14 | $73 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
13 | $84 | $560 |
| CT scan of neck soft tissue with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the soft tissues in the neck. |
12 | $50 | $658 |
| 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. |
12 | $6 | $31 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
85.2% medium
13.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,002
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,286/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for hematology & oncology
79
Companies
618
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
$12,773 (79.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,258 (7.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,168 (7.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$804 (5.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,010
2023
$1,895
2022
$1,883
2021
$1,645
2020
$1,536
2019
$2,521
2018
$2,511
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,772
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,567
Amgen Inc.
$1,175
PFIZER INC.
$943
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$757
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$536
Genentech USA, Inc.
$514
Celgene Corporation
$484
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$449
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$421
Incyte Corporation
$360
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$351
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$331
Seagen Inc.
$330
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$312
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$286
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$268
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$249
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$234
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$232
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$228
GENZYME CORPORATION
$225
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$200
SOBI, INC
$196
Exelixis Inc.
$189
Eisai Inc.
$176
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$158
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$158
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$149
Lilly USA, LLC
$145
EMD Serono, Inc.
$143
AbbVie Inc.
$137
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$134
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$122
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$112
Verastem, Inc.
$108
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$106
TESARO, Inc.
$102
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$95
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$88
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$87
AbbVie, Inc.
$73
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$68
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$67
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$66
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$64
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$64
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$62
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$60
EISAI INC.
$50
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$49
Sobi, Inc
$44
ABBVIE INC.
$43
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$35
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$28
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$25
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$24
MENARINI SILICON BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
$23
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$22
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$22
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Array BioPharma Inc.
$20
Tempus AI, Inc
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$19
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$18
Acceleron Pharma, Inc.
$17
Epizyme, Inc.,
$17
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$14
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$14
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$13
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 28.2% of total 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 (80%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $48 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
42
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST F
0.0 mi
0.0 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Barrera is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Barrera experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barrera performed 14,300 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. Barrera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barrera received a total of $16,002 from 79 companies across 618 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. Barrera's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Fort Worth?
Dr. Barrera's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Barrera) 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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