Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jorge Chaves, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · Tacoma, WA
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. Chaves
Dr. Jorge Chaves is a hematology & oncology specialist in Tacoma, WA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chaves performed 70,977 Medicare services across 4,298 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chaves received a total of $27,372 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 204 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. Chaves is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in WA
$27,372 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗70,977
Medicare services
Top 4% in WA for hematology & oncology
4,298
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filgrastim injection (Nivestym) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-aafi (Nivestym) at a dose of 1 microgram. |
16,620 | $0 | $2 |
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
14,790 | $0 | $2 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
12,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 7,800 | $32 | $62 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,280 | $18 | $34 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,524 | $8 | $13 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,504 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,491 | $7 | $15 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,392 | $10 | $21 |
| Flow cytometry, additional marker An additional marker is tested during a flow cytometry procedure to analyze DNA or cells. This step adds specific data points to the initial analysis. |
1,147 | $19 | $65 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 830 | $1 | $3 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 728 | $0 | $1 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 591 | $3 | $7 |
| 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. |
590 | $6 | $12 |
| 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. |
424 | $91 | $215 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
393 | $2 | $5 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
380 | $12 | $52 |
| 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. |
361 | $127 | $273 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
355 | $103 | $316 |
| 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. |
326 | $18 | $36 |
| Pegfilgrastim-jmdb injection An injection of pegfilgrastim-jmdb, a biosimilar medication. The dose specified is 0.5 mg. |
300 | $98 | $514 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
290 | $9 | $14 |
| 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. |
263 | $1 | $2 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
255 | $4 | $9 |
| 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. |
253 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
249 | $11 | $52 |
| Iron level test | 246 | $6 | $13 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
246 | $12 | $26 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
215 | $6 | $13 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
189 | $6 | $23 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
186 | $9 | $19 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
179 | $16 | $33 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
167 | $16 | $34 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
163 | $13 | $28 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 161 | $17 | $35 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 159 | $128 | $360 |
| 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. |
157 | $6 | $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. |
157 | $23 | $75 |
| 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. |
133 | $50 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
132 | $14 | $31 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
107 | $1 | $1 |
| 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. |
103 | $72 | $70 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
98 | $22 | $75 |
| 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. |
91 | $93 | $212 |
| 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. |
90 | $51 | $160 |
| 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. |
87 | $23 | $110 |
| 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. |
66 | $27 | $100 |
| 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. |
64 | $66 | $146 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
58 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
58 | $2 | $3 |
| 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. |
53 | $18 | $55 |
| Flow cytometry DNA or cell analysis, first marker A laboratory test that uses a laser to analyze cells or DNA by detecting a specific marker on the cell surface or within the cell. |
50 | $58 | $140 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
47 | $14 | $29 |
| 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. |
47 | $136 | $409 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
44 | $2 | $4 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
39 | $16 | $48 |
| 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. |
37 | $137 | $250 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
32 | $16 | $45 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 32 | $169 | $415 |
| Blood sample collection from implanted device This procedure involves drawing a blood sample directly from a medical device that has been surgically placed in the body. |
30 | $20 | $41 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
24 | $1 | $2 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
19 | $31 | $81 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
18 | $3 | $6 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
18 | $70 | $202 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
15 | $122 | $260 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
13 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
11 | $125 | $331 |
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.
22.5% high complexity
62.3% medium
15.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$27,372
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,910/year across 7 years
Top 13% in WA for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
204
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
$11,591 (42.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,307 (41.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,474 (16.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$980
2023
$6,901
2022
$1,303
2021
$6,385
2020
$9,365
2019
$569
2018
$1,868
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$146
ABBVIE INC.
$143
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$76
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$66
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$49
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$48
PFIZER INC.
$47
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$45
Eisai Inc.
$44
Genentech USA, Inc.
$44
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$23
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$18
EMD Serono, Inc.
$15
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$14
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 37.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$7,640
Epizyme, Inc.,
$3,509
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,904
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$2,707
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,675
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$1,700
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$1,550
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,525
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$358
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$278
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$211
ABBVIE INC.
$143
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$125
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$110
Lilly USA, LLC
$101
Genentech USA, Inc.
$101
Eisai Inc.
$98
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$96
Incyte Corporation
$92
Celgene Corporation
$92
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$86
PFIZER INC.
$85
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$81
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$71
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$63
GENZYME CORPORATION
$58
EMD Serono, Inc.
$57
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$51
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$50
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Exelixis Inc.
$44
AbbVie Inc.
$42
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$34
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$32
Seagen Inc.
$30
Amgen Inc.
$29
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$27
Aadi Bioscience, Inc.
$24
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$24
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$23
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$23
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$21
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$20
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$18
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$18
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 51.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · ALIMTA · ALUNBRIG · Abraxane · Alecensa · Aliqopa · Avastin · BAVENCIO · BESPONSA · BOSULIF · BRUKINSA · CABOMETYX · COSELA · CYRAMZA · Columvi · DARZALEX · Doptelet · ELREXFIO · ENHERTU · EPKINLY · Enhertu · Epkinly · FRUZAQLA · Folotyn · Fyarro · GILOTRIF · IBRANCE · IDHIFA · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · INJECTAFER · Imbruvica · JAKAFI · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · LENVIMA · LIBTAYO · LONSURF · LUTATHERA · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · MONJUVI · Neulasta · Nplate · ONIVYDE · OPDIVO · OPDUALAG · Onivyde · Orbactiv · Orserdu · POTELIGEO · PREVYMIS · PROMACTA · Padcev · Perjeta · QINLOCK · REBLOZYL · RYDAPT · Reblozyl · Rezlidhia · Rubraca · SPRYCEL · TAFINLAR · TAZVERIK · TECVAYLI · TEPMETKO · TEVIMBRA · TIBSOVO · TUKYSA · Tecartus · Udenyca · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · VOTRIENT · VYXEOS · Vitrakvi · Vonjo · XPOVIO · XTANDI · Xermelo · ZEPZELCA · 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 (42%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
52
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$96,632
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Chaves is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in WA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 13% of WA peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Chaves experienced with filgrastim injection (nivestym) for white blood cells?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chaves performed 16,620 filgrastim injection (nivestym) for white blood cells 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. Chaves receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chaves received a total of $27,372 from 56 companies across 204 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. Chaves's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Tacoma?
Dr. Chaves'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. Chaves) 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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