Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andrew Kovoor, MD
Hematology & Oncology · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kovoor
Dr. Andrew Kovoor is a hematology & oncology specialist in Plano, TX, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kovoor performed 108,471 Medicare services across 3,688 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kovoor received a total of $11,639 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 242 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. Kovoor 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$11,639 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗108,471
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for hematology & oncology
3,688
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~8,344 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 (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
34,680 | $0 | $5 |
| Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg. |
12,140 | $0 | $33 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 11,300 | $43 | $136 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
11,000 | $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. |
9,891 | $0 | $3 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 5,256 | $0 | $8 |
| Bortezomib injection, 0.1 mg Administration of a 0.1 mg dose of bortezomib medication via injection. |
3,185 | $3 | $116 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,966 | $0 | $1 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
2,915 | $2 | $20 |
| Bevacizumab-bvzr biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of bevacizumab-bvzr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
2,282 | $24 | $155 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 1,100 | $0 | $24 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 890 | $1 | $114 |
| 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. |
762 | $91 | $368 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
732 | $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. |
696 | $8 | $36 |
| 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. |
566 | $22 | $157 |
| Injection, fulvestrant, 25 mg | 500 | $8 | $244 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
424 | $10 | $64 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
411 | $98 | $707 |
| Pegfilgrastim injection, 0.5 mg An injection of pegfilgrastim, a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells. This specific code applies to the brand-name drug and excludes biosimilar versions. |
396 | $80 | $1,348 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 388 | $3 | $25 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
374 | $2 | $13 |
| Iron level test | 313 | $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. |
313 | $9 | $35 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
312 | $13 | $60 |
| Cyclophosphamide, 100 mg | 272 | $15 | $203 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
269 | $12 | $108 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
232 | $7 | $431 |
| 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. |
228 | $6 | $31 |
| 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. |
214 | $47 | $313 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
203 | $51 | $211 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
199 | $2 | $300 |
| Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq | 185 | $0 | $1 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
182 | $21 | $161 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
180 | $1 | $6 |
| 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. |
169 | $48 | $344 |
| 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. |
167 | $90 | $357 |
| 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. |
155 | $2 | $19 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
137 | $1 | $7 |
| 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. |
120 | $10 | $96 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 102 | $348 | $1,722 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
94 | $35 | $821 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
90 | $1 | $8 |
| 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. |
89 | $24 | $256 |
| 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. |
86 | $132 | $1,067 |
| 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. |
73 | $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. |
73 | $6 | $34 |
| Reticulated platelet measurement A blood test that measures the level of young, newly formed platelets in the body. |
70 | $35 | $143 |
| 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. |
69 | $41 | $289 |
| 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. |
68 | $19 | $99 |
| 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. |
60 | $18 | $114 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
57 | $5 | $26 |
| 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. |
55 | $25 | $145 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
49 | $121 | $565 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 49 | $91 | $657 |
| 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. |
46 | $9 | $75 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
46 | $16 | $100 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
44 | $15 | $94 |
| 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. |
43 | $272 | $2,762 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
43 | $1 | $19 |
| 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. |
40 | $1,109 | $4,802 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 40 | $141 | $3,675 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy injection Chemotherapy medication is administered directly into a vein using a push technique. This method involves injecting the drug through a needle or catheter already placed in the vein. |
36 | $74 | $500 |
| On-body injector for subcutaneous injection A device is applied to the skin to automatically deliver a medication injection under the skin. |
32 | $14 | $96 |
| 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. |
31 | $41 | $686 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
30 | $66 | $264 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
28 | $7 | $49 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
25 | $1 | $17 |
| 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. |
24 | $128 | $496 |
| 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. |
23 | $60 | $250 |
| 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. |
18 | $50 | $658 |
| 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. |
16 | $64 | $560 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
15 | $5 | $30 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $167 | $709 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 11-19 MeV Delivery of high-energy radiation (11-19 MeV) to three or more separate treatment areas using custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beams, and compensators. |
15 | $178 | $700 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 6-10 MeV Radiation treatment delivered to three or more separate areas using advanced techniques like custom blocking and rotational beams with an energy level of 6-10 MeV. |
12 | $177 | $700 |
| 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. |
11 | $133 | $694 |
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.
33.6% high complexity
61.8% medium
4.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,639
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,663/year across 7 years
Top 29% in TX for hematology & oncology
51
Companies
242
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
$5,710 (49.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,480 (21.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,093 (18.0%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,357 (11.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,258
2023
$651
2022
$3,405
2021
$1,338
2020
$171
2019
$1,005
2018
$1,811
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,558
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,528
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$1,101
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$912
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$600
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$526
BeiGene, Ltd.
$525
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$501
Amgen Inc.
$420
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$387
PFIZER INC.
$358
Incyte Corporation
$320
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$310
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$253
Seagen Inc.
$229
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$196
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$196
Celgene Corporation
$163
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$161
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$158
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$122
Epizyme, Inc.,
$100
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$99
ABBVIE INC.
$96
GENZYME CORPORATION
$87
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$41
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$38
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$37
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$33
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$32
EMD Serono, Inc.
$31
Lilly USA, LLC
$29
Exelixis Inc.
$23
Eisai Inc.
$21
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
$20
EISAI INC.
$20
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$19
TESARO, Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
MENARINI SILICON BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
$18
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$17
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$17
Secura Bio, Inc.
$15
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$15
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$14
Sirtex Medical Inc
$6
Top 3 companies account for 36.0% 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 (49%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $11 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
129
Per 100K population
11.6
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
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. Kovoor is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement.
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. Kovoor experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kovoor performed 34,680 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Kovoor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kovoor received a total of $11,639 from 51 companies across 242 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. Kovoor's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Plano?
Dr. Kovoor's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Kovoor) 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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