Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Virginia Kaklamani, MD

Medical Oncology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
7979 WURZBACH RD FL Z5, San Antonio, TX 78229
2104502872
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1841235439 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kaklamani

Dr. Virginia Kaklamani is a medical oncology in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kaklamani performed 12,024 Medicare services across 770 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kaklamani received a total of $780,487 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 561 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical oncology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kaklamani 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 39% volume in TX$ $780,487 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,024
Medicare services
Top 39% in TX for medical oncology
770
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~633 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda)3,400$43$157
Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant)2,400$0$1
BCG treatment for bladder cancer1,952$2$9
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)1,560$18$63
Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran)708$0$0
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)668$0$0
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)340$90$313
Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron)160$1$6
Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg131$3$11
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less106$97$381
Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein98$12$47
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)82$133$439
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less74$22$87
Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder58$68$257
Injection, magnesium sulfate, per 500 mg52$1$2
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)36$151$537
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour31$22$86
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle29$11$41
Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein, 1 hour or less27$48$188
Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour26$10$39
Infusion, normal saline solution , 1000 cc26$2$8
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle25$55$225
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less21$47$195
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle14$26$96
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.
1.2% high complexity
78.0% medium
20.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$780,487
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $111,498/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for medical oncology
28
Companies
561
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$573,128 (73.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$205,129 (26.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,182 (0.2%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,048 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$94,473
2023
$86,075
2022
$114,557
2021
$140,670
2020
$103,066
2019
$155,980
2018
$85,665

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$166,107
PFIZER INC.
$127,224
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$65,525
Genentech USA, Inc.
$59,274
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$49,560
Celgene Corporation
$48,859
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$44,109
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42,179
Lilly USA, LLC
$31,120
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$31,041
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$28,704
Seagen Inc.
$23,450
Eli Lilly and Company
$12,000
Immunomedics, Inc.
$10,000
Amgen Inc.
$7,846
Eisai Inc.
$5,581
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$5,524
PFIZER INTERNATIONAL LLC
$5,140
Sirtex Medical Inc
$3,348
EISAI INC.
$2,542
GENZYME CORPORATION
$2,517
Radius Health, Inc.
$2,375
Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC
$2,000
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
$1,855
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$1,375
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,199
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Tempus AI, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 46.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Abraxane · ELZONRIS · ENHERTU · Enhertu · Halaven · IBRANCE · KISQALI · Kadcyla · LIBTAYO · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · NERLYNX · Nerlynx · Neulasta · Nplate · Oral Paclitaxel · Orserdu · PIQRAY · Perjeta · Phesgo · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · TALZENNA · TECENTRIQ · TUKYSA · Trodelvy · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · Vitrakvi · XGEVA · Zoladex
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 (73%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in medical oncology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for medical oncology in TX.

Equivalent to $6,491 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Medical Oncologys within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
1.8
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Kaklamani is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 2%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Kaklamani experienced with pembrolizumab injection (keytruda)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kaklamani performed 3,400 pembrolizumab injection (keytruda) 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. Kaklamani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kaklamani received a total of $780,487 from 28 companies across 561 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. Kaklamani's costs compare to other medical oncologys in San Antonio?
Dr. Kaklamani's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Kaklamani) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →