Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Ulmer, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ulmer
Dr. Scott Ulmer is a hematology & oncology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ulmer performed 96,527 Medicare services across 4,895 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ulmer received a total of $29,750 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & 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. Ulmer 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 8% volume in TX
$29,750 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗96,527
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for hematology & oncology
4,895
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~5,080 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. |
58,500 | $1 | $3 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 19,000 | $43 | $165 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,550 | $0 | $0 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,980 | $19 | $72 |
| 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. |
1,548 | $8 | $23 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,425 | $10 | $32 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,334 | $8 | $14 |
| 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. |
946 | $66 | $263 |
| 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. |
802 | $6 | $18 |
| 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. |
652 | $22 | $86 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
508 | $13 | $41 |
| Iron level test | 502 | $6 | $19 |
| 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. |
502 | $9 | $26 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
471 | $11 | $58 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
461 | $98 | $376 |
| 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. |
459 | $91 | $373 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
398 | $7 | $20 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 340 | $0 | $2 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
317 | $9 | $28 |
| 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. |
307 | $132 | $523 |
| 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. |
285 | $6 | $19 |
| 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. |
276 | $49 | $185 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
260 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
222 | $19 | $57 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
222 | $7 | $70 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
201 | $1 | $1 |
| 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. |
161 | $10 | $47 |
| 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. |
157 | $49 | $205 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
128 | $8 | $25 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 123 | $336 | $1,305 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
120 | $21 | $90 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
117 | $4 | $17 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
113 | $16 | $60 |
| 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. |
112 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
109 | $2 | $19 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
81 | $4 | $13 |
| 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. |
70 | $62 | $232 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
69 | $15 | $45 |
| 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. |
68 | $92 | $349 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
64 | $5 | $14 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 64 | $18 | $55 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
52 | $66 | $279 |
| CA 19-9 tumor antigen test A blood test that measures the level of CA 19-9, a substance that can be found in the blood of some people with cancer. This quantitative analysis detects and measures the specific tumor antigen. |
50 | $20 | $62 |
| 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. |
48 | $25 | $137 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 46 | $168 | $651 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
45 | $38 | $145 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
32 | $6 | $18 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
28 | $14 | $43 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody (IgM) test A blood test that measures the level of IgM antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test is used to help determine if a person has a recent or acute hepatitis B infection. |
27 | $12 | $35 |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test is used to check for immunity to hepatitis B or to verify the effectiveness of the hepatitis B vaccine. |
26 | $11 | $32 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen test A blood test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test identifies whether the hepatitis B virus is currently present in the body. |
26 | $10 | $31 |
| 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. |
23 | $115 | $529 |
| HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibody test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect HIV-1 antigens and antibodies for both HIV-1 and HIV-2. |
20 | $24 | $72 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
19 | $9 | $27 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
17 | $16 | $50 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
17 | $61 | $263 |
| 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. |
14 | $81 | $356 |
| 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. |
13 | $136 | $589 |
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.
62.5% high complexity
26.3% medium
11.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$29,750
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,250/year across 7 years
Top 16% in TX for hematology & oncology
49
Companies
178
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
$23,592 (79.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,421 (14.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,737 (5.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,813
2023
$1,224
2022
$9,168
2021
$3,876
2020
$1,432
2019
$569
2018
$7,667
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$6,051
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$3,932
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,183
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$2,675
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$2,425
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$1,907
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,626
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,405
Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC
$1,250
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$750
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$709
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$590
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$375
Genentech USA, Inc.
$340
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$319
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$279
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$237
Tempus AI, Inc
$236
Amgen Inc.
$204
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$160
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$125
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$116
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$73
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$70
Lilly USA, LLC
$66
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$42
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Celgene Corporation
$29
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$28
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$27
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$24
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$23
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$23
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$21
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$20
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$17
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$15
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Exelixis Inc.
$13
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARIA Radiation Therapy Management Software · AVASTIN · AYVAKIT · BESREMI · BLENREP · BOSULIF · BRUKINSA · CABLIVI · CABOMETYX · CALQUENCE · CINVANTI · DARZALEX · ELIQUIS · ENHERTU · EPKINLY · Empaveli · Enhertu · Epkinly · FOTIVDA · FOUNDATIONONE · Fabhalta · GAZYVA · Gazyva · IBRANCE · ICLUSIG · JADENU · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · Kyprolis · LIBTAYO · LONSURF · LUTATHERA · Lunsumio · MEKINIST · MYLOTARG · NERLYNX · Nubeqa · OJJAARA · OPDIVO · OPDUALAG · ORGOVYX · Oral Paclitaxel · PADCEV · PROMACTA · PYRUKYND · Padcev · Pedmark · REBLOZYL · RYDAPT · Renal - Prismaflex TPE sets · SANDOSTATIN · SARCLISA · SCEMBLIX · SOLIRIS · SUTENT · SYNCHROMED · TASIGNA · TECENTRIQ · TECVAYLI · Tecartus · Tibsovo · ULTOMIRIS · VERZENIO · Vonjo · Vyloy · XALKORI · XARELTO · XPOVIO · Yescarta · clonoSEQ
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 (79%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Equivalent to $31 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
57
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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. Ulmer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 16% of TX peers, 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. Ulmer experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ulmer performed 58,500 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. Ulmer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ulmer received a total of $29,750 from 49 companies across 178 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. Ulmer's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in San Antonio?
Dr. Ulmer's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Ulmer) 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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