Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Marco Araneda, M.D.
Medical Oncology · Harlingen, 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. Araneda
Dr. Marco Araneda is a medical oncology specialist in Harlingen, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Araneda performed 53,762 Medicare services across 2,531 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Araneda received a total of $4,751 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 194 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical 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. Araneda 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 20% volume in TX
$4,751 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗53,762
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for medical oncology
2,531
Unique beneficiaries
$6
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,830 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. |
25,300 | $0 | $2 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
8,805 | $2 | $20 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 4,800 | $18 | $66 |
| 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. |
3,200 | $0 | $3 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,045 | $0 | $1 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Retacrit) for anemia An injection of a biosimilar form of epoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. The dose administered is 1000 units. |
1,620 | $6 | $28 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 790 | $0 | $24 |
| 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. |
722 | $8 | $36 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 700 | $3 | $25 |
| 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. |
595 | $89 | $368 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
582 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
559 | $10 | $64 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
519 | $2 | $13 |
| 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. |
320 | $22 | $157 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 280 | $1 | $114 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
221 | $98 | $707 |
| 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. |
215 | $10 | $96 |
| 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. |
183 | $46 | $313 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
181 | $13 | $60 |
| Iron level test | 181 | $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. |
181 | $9 | $35 |
| 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. |
165 | $6 | $31 |
| 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. |
146 | $90 | $357 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
129 | $6 | $431 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
117 | $7 | $29 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
111 | $5 | $26 |
| Reticulated platelet measurement A blood test that measures the level of young, newly formed platelets in the body. |
90 | $35 | $143 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
83 | $21 | $161 |
| 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. |
81 | $49 | $344 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
77 | $1 | $7 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
71 | $53 | $211 |
| 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. |
53 | $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. |
53 | $6 | $34 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 51 | $347 | $1,722 |
| 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. |
50 | $124 | $500 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
49 | $8 | $49 |
| 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. |
49 | $18 | $114 |
| 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. |
48 | $24 | $145 |
| 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. |
48 | $117 | $565 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
46 | $0 | $4 |
| 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. |
39 | $42 | $289 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
38 | $15 | $100 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
36 | $12 | $108 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
28 | $52 | $821 |
| 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. |
26 | $130 | $694 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
21 | $15 | $94 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 21 | $92 | $657 |
| 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. |
20 | $160 | $1,067 |
| 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. |
17 | $1,109 | $4,802 |
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
91.1% medium
7.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,751
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $679/year across 7 years
Top 48% in TX for medical oncology
58
Companies
194
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
$4,079 (85.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$672 (14.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,129
2023
$1,322
2022
$1,064
2021
$201
2020
$218
2019
$640
2018
$176
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$516
Eisai Inc.
$288
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$260
Seagen Inc.
$255
Amgen Inc.
$229
PFIZER INC.
$218
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$197
Genentech USA, Inc.
$174
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$159
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$155
Celgene Corporation
$141
Lilly USA, LLC
$118
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$109
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$104
EISAI INC.
$99
Allergan Inc.
$96
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$91
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$86
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$85
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$81
GENZYME CORPORATION
$78
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$75
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Boston Scientific Corporation
$56
Exelixis Inc.
$55
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$55
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$53
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$49
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$45
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
ABBVIE INC.
$42
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$40
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$37
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$36
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$31
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$31
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$29
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$29
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$29
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$28
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$26
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$21
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$19
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$16
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$16
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$16
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$16
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$15
Sobi, Inc
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$14
Epizyme, Inc.,
$13
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$12
EMD Serono, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 22.4% 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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $9 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Medical oncologists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$51,334
Nearest hospital
VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
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. Araneda is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% 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. Araneda experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Araneda performed 25,300 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. Araneda receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Araneda received a total of $4,751 from 58 companies across 194 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. Araneda's costs compare to other medical oncologists in Harlingen?
Dr. Araneda's average Medicare payment per service is $6. 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. Araneda) 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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