Treatment Tracker
The Doctors and Services in Medicare Part B
SUZAN MERTEN M.D.
2013 JEFFERSON ST SW SECOND FLOOR, ROANOKE, VA, 24014 | (540) 982-0237
Hematology & Oncology
How This Provider Compares
This Provider
Avg in State & Specialty
Providers in this state and specialty were reimbursed, on average, $1,261 per patient in 2014.
They performed about 95 services per patient. Here’s how this provider compares.
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Note: About 80% of this provider’s Medicare payments were for drugs administered in her office.
This is intended to reimburse the provider for purchasing the drugs, plus an additional percentage for overhead.
How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all of her Part B patients.
Who Patients See Before and After This Provider
Providers often refer their patients to a small network of other providers and organizations. Here’s who patients saw the most patients within 30 days before or after this provider in 2014.
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CARILION MEDICAL CENTER
Patients saw before
SUZAN MERTEN M.D.
Patients saw after
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CARILION MEDICAL CENTER
This Provider's Services
This provider performed 157 different services in 2014
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CATEGORYDescription of Service |
Times Performed (or Units) | This Service's Rank | Patients | Unique Visits Per Patient |
Billed to Medicare | Payments from Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DRUGSInjection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) Service Code: J0881Performed in an office |
25,730 times performed, 16% of her services |
1st 1st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
45 patients got this service, 5% of her patients |
3.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.7) |
$437,410an average of $17 per time performed |
$74,617 an average of $3 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg Service Code: J1453Performed in an office |
13,950 times performed, 9% of her services |
2nd 4th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
36 patients got this service, 4% of her patients |
2.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.6) |
$69,750an average of $5 per time performed |
$18,833 an average of $1 per time performed |
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGSInjection, oxaliplatin, 0.5 mg Service Code: J9263Performed in an office |
11,060 times performed, 7% of her services |
3rd 6th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
2.9 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.7) |
$362,768an average of $33 per time performed |
$4,535 an average of $0 per time performed |
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGSService Code: J9171Performed in an office |
7,675 times performed, 5% of her services |
4th 13th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
3.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.5) |
$459,119an average of $60 per time performed |
$25,021 an average of $3 per time performed |
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGSService Code: J9041Performed in an office |
5,285 times performed, 3% of her services |
5th 22nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
10.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 5.1) |
$628,915an average of $119 per time performed |
$189,943 an average of $36 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1mg Service Code: J1100Performed in an office |
4,859 times performed, 3% of her services |
6th 7th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
152 patients got this service, 15% of her patients |
3.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3.3) |
$4,859an average of $1 per time performed |
$486 an average of $0 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg Service Code: J2469Performed in an office |
2,420 times performed, 2% of her services |
7th 12th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
81 patients got this service, 8% of her patients |
3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.9) |
$252,938an average of $105 per time performed |
$36,760 an average of $15 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYComplete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, p... + Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test × Service Code: 85025Performed in an office |
2,243 times performed, 1% of her services |
8th 14th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
558 patients got this service, 56% of her patients |
4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3.7) |
$78,505an average of $35 per time performed |
$23,237 an average of $10 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg Service Code: J1626Performed in an office |
1,610 times performed, 1% of her services |
9th 17th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
49 patients got this service, 5% of her patients |
3.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.7) |
$40,250an average of $25 per time performed |
$499 an average of $0 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYBlood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals Service Code: 80053Performed in an office |
1,148 times performed, 0.72% of her services |
10th 21st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
472 patients got this service, 48% of her patients |
2.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.4) |
$71,176an average of $62 per time performed |
$15,762 an average of $14 per time performed |
MEDICINEInjection of different drug or substance into a vein for ... + Injection of different drug or substance into a vein for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention × Service Code: 96375Performed in an office |
1,118 times performed, 0.7% of her services |
11th 25th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
176 patients got this service, 18% of her patients |
3.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.9) |
$117,390an average of $105 per time performed |
$19,040 an average of $17 per time performed |
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMInsertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample + Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample × Service Code: 36415Performed in an office |
1,077 times performed, 0.67% of her services |
12th 16th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
475 patients got this service, 48% of her patients |
2.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.8) |
$20,463an average of $19 per time performed |
$3,156 an average of $3 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes × Service Code: 99213Performed in an office |
1,067 times performed, 0.66% of her services |
13th 18th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
518 patients got this service, 52% of her patients |
2.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2) |
$157,916an average of $148 per time performed |
$52,336 an average of $49 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq Service Code: J3480Performed in an office |
740 times performed, 0.46% of her services |
14th 70th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
32 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
2.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.3) |
$740an average of $1 per time performed |
$22 an average of $0 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient, visit typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes × Service Code: 99214Performed in an office |
708 times performed, 0.44% of her services |
15th 20th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
277 patients got this service, 28% of her patients |
2.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.3) |
$158,592an average of $224 per time performed |
$55,196 an average of $78 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion into a vein for therapy prevention or diagnosis ... + Infusion into a vein for therapy prevention or diagnosis additional sequential infusion up to 1 hour × Service Code: 96367Performed in an office |
632 times performed, 0.39% of her services |
16th 23rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
150 patients got this service, 15% of her patients |
2.9 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3.3) |
$96,064an average of $152 per time performed |
$14,599 an average of $23 per time performed |
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGSService Code: J9045Performed in an office |
616 times performed, 0.38% of her services |
17th 30th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
27 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
2.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.4) |
$184,800an average of $300 per time performed |
$1,632 an average of $3 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, iron dextran, 50 mg Service Code: J1750Performed in an office |
516 times performed, 0.32% of her services |
18th 38th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
22 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
1.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$26,120an average of $51 per time performed |
$4,840 an average of $9 per time performed |
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGSService Code: J9310Performed in an office |
497 times performed, 0.31% of her services |
19th 34th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
27 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
2.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.3) |
$916,866an average of $1,845 per time performed |
$272,883 an average of $549 per time performed |
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGSInjection, fluorouracil, 500 mg Service Code: J9190Performed in an office |
471 times performed, 0.29% of her services |
20th 36th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
19 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
2.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3.4) |
$13,221an average of $28 per time performed |
$739 an average of $2 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion of chemotherapy into a vein up to 1 hour Service Code: 96413Performed in an office |
456 times performed, 0.28% of her services |
21st 28th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
132 patients got this service, 13% of her patients |
3.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3.5) |
$312,816an average of $686 per time performed |
$46,626 an average of $102 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYImmunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen Service Code: 86300Performed in an office |
384 times performed, 0.24% of her services |
22nd 65th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
229 patients got this service, 23% of her patients |
1.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.8) |
$47,616an average of $124 per time performed |
$10,637 an average of $28 per time performed |
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGSService Code: J9070Performed in an office |
367 times performed, 0.23% of her services |
23rd 58th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
12 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.5) |
$82,637an average of $225 per time performed |
$16,328 an average of $44 per time performed |
NAInjection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg Service Code: J3489Performed in an office |
361 times performed, 0.22% of her services |
24th 37th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
31 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
2.9 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.2) |
$166,500an average of $461 per time performed |
$20,368 an average of $56 per time performed |
MEDICINEInjection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, di... + Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention × Service Code: 96372Performed in an office |
360 times performed, 0.22% of her services |
25th 29th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
118 patients got this service, 12% of her patients |
3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3) |
$33,480an average of $93 per time performed |
$6,696 an average of $19 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, diphenhydramine hcl, up to 50 mg Service Code: J1200Performed in an office |
332 times performed, 0.21% of her services |
26th 41st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
109 patients got this service, 11% of her patients |
3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.8) |
$996an average of $3 per time performed |
$149 an average of $0 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYBlood test, basic group of blood chemicals Service Code: 80048Performed in an office |
321 times performed, 0.2% of her services |
27th 72nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
93 patients got this service, 9% of her patients |
3.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.5) |
$15,408an average of $48 per time performed |
$3,611 an average of $11 per time performed |
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGSInjection, cisplatin, powder or solution, 10 mg Service Code: J9060Performed in an office |
314 times performed, 0.2% of her services |
28th 89th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
2.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3) |
$29,516an average of $94 per time performed |
$509 an average of $2 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, magnesium sulfate, per 500 mg Service Code: J3475Performed in an office |
302 times performed, 0.19% of her services |
29th 78th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
20 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
4.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3) |
$1,812an average of $6 per time performed |
$48 an average of $0 per time performed |
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGSInjection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, 200 mg Service Code: J9201Performed in an office |
295 times performed, 0.18% of her services |
30th 32nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
14 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
2.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3.2) |
$118,295an average of $401 per time performed |
$1,584 an average of $5 per time performed |
DRUGSService Code: J3490Performed in an office |
285 times performed, 0.18% of her services |
31st 60th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
90 patients got this service, 9% of her patients |
3.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.6) |
$2,565an average of $9 per time performed |
$174 an average of $1 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosi... + Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis up to 1 hour × Service Code: 96365Performed in an office |
274 times performed, 0.17% of her services |
32nd 44th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
108 patients got this service, 11% of her patients |
2.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.2) |
$83,296an average of $304 per time performed |
$14,349 an average of $52 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTSubsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 25 minutes ... + Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 25 minutes per day × Service Code: 99232Performed in a facility |
263 times performed, 0.16% of her services |
33rd 35th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
125 patients got this service, 13% of her patients |
2.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.2) |
$41,291an average of $157 per time performed |
$14,315 an average of $54 per time performed |
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGSService Code: J9265Performed in an office |
253 times performed, 0.16% of her services |
34th 33rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
2.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3.1) |
$58,190an average of $230 per time performed |
$832 an average of $3 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes × Service Code: 99212Performed in an office |
242 times performed, 0.15% of her services |
35th 63rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
97 patients got this service, 10% of her patients |
2.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.8) |
$21,296an average of $88 per time performed |
$7,679 an average of $32 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion of chemotherapy into a vein Service Code: 96415Performed in an office |
240 times performed, 0.15% of her services |
36th 42nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
55 patients got this service, 6% of her patients |
2.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.5) |
$37,440an average of $156 per time performed |
$5,165 an average of $22 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYCarcinoembryonic antigen (cea) protein level Service Code: 82378Performed in an office |
235 times performed, 0.15% of her services |
37th 64th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
104 patients got this service, 10% of her patients |
2.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2) |
$22,560an average of $96 per time performed |
$5,875 an average of $25 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient, visit typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes × Service Code: 99215Performed in an office |
226 times performed, 0.14% of her services |
38th 39th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
93 patients got this service, 9% of her patients |
2.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2) |
$68,026an average of $301 per time performed |
$24,089 an average of $107 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis + Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis × Service Code: 96366Performed in an office |
205 times performed, 0.13% of her services |
39th 62nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
69 patients got this service, 7% of her patients |
2.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.9) |
$19,885an average of $97 per time performed |
$2,929 an average of $14 per time performed |
DRUGSInfusion, normal saline solution , 1000 cc Service Code: J7030Performed in an office |
204 times performed, 0.13% of her services |
40th 73rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
58 patients got this service, 6% of her patients |
3.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.2) |
$3,876an average of $19 per time performed |
$206 an average of $1 per time performed |
MEDICINENon-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy beneath the ski... + Non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy beneath the skin or into muscle × Service Code: 96401Performed in an office |
196 times performed, 0.12% of her services |
41st 82nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
21 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
9 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 4.8) |
$40,180an average of $205 per time performed |
$10,839 an average of $55 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion of different chemotherapy drug or substance into... + Infusion of different chemotherapy drug or substance into a vein up to 1 hour × Service Code: 96417Performed in an office |
169 times performed, 0.11% of her services |
42nd 46th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
55 patients got this service, 6% of her patients |
2.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.6) |
$56,446an average of $334 per time performed |
$8,039 an average of $48 per time performed |
MEDICINEHydration infusion into a vein Service Code: 96361Performed in an office |
166 times performed, 0.1% of her services |
43rd 67th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
51 patients got this service, 5% of her patients |
2.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.1) |
$12,118an average of $73 per time performed |
$1,894 an average of $11 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 85610Performed in an office |
141 times performed, 0.09% of her services |
44th 55th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
9.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 5.1) |
$4,089an average of $29 per time performed |
$742 an average of $5 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYGammaglobulin (immune system protein) measurement Service Code: 82784Performed in an office |
136 times performed, 0.08% of her services |
45th 48th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
28 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
2.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.6) |
$7,344an average of $54 per time performed |
$1,682 an average of $12 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 83735Performed in an office |
117 times performed, 0.07% of her services |
46th 66th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
37 patients got this service, 4% of her patients |
3.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3.1) |
$3,276an average of $28 per time performed |
$1,031 an average of $9 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYFerritin (blood protein) level Service Code: 82728Performed in an office |
103 times performed, 0.06% of her services |
47th 49th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
69 patients got this service, 7% of her patients |
1.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.6) |
$5,974an average of $58 per time performed |
$1,877 an average of $18 per time performed |
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGSLeuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg Service Code: J9217Performed in an office |
82 times performed, 0.05% of her services |
48th 120th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
2.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.9) |
$91,020an average of $1,110 per time performed |
$12,830 an average of $156 per time performed |
MEDICINEHormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy administration bene... + Hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy administration beneath the skin or into muscle × Service Code: 96402Performed in an office |
77 times performed, 0.05% of her services |
49th 96th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.3) |
$10,857an average of $141 per time performed |
$1,841 an average of $24 per time performed |
MEDICINEHydration infusion into a vein 31 minutes to 1 hour Service Code: 96360Performed in an office |
74 times performed, 0.05% of her services |
50th 77th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
33 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
2.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.9) |
$18,426an average of $249 per time performed |
$3,229 an average of $44 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion of different chemotherapy drug or substance into... + Infusion of different chemotherapy drug or substance into a vein × Service Code: 96411Performed in an office |
73 times performed, 0.05% of her services |
51st 74th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
22 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
2.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.9) |
$20,513an average of $281 per time performed |
$3,432 an average of $47 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, pegfilgrastim, 6 mg Service Code: J2505Performed in an office |
72 times performed, 0.04% of her services |
52nd 69th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
39 patients got this service, 4% of her patients |
1.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.9) |
$835,778an average of $11,608 per time performed |
$187,826 an average of $2,609 per time performed |
DRUGS5% dextrose/normal saline (500 ml = 1 unit) Service Code: J7042Performed in an office |
71 times performed, 0.04% of her services |
53rd
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in VA perform this service |
15 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
1.9 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$1,136an average of $16 per time performed |
$29 an average of $0 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYLactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level Service Code: 83615Performed in an office |
70 times performed, 0.04% of her services |
54th 43rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
41 patients got this service, 4% of her patients |
1.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.7) |
$2,100an average of $30 per time performed |
$326 an average of $5 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 83540Performed in an office |
62 times performed, 0.04% of her services |
55th 61st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
47 patients got this service, 5% of her patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$1,612an average of $26 per time performed |
$536 an average of $9 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTSubsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 15 minutes ... + Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 15 minutes per day × Service Code: 99231Performed in a facility |
53 times performed, 0.03% of her services |
56th 53rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
36 patients got this service, 4% of her patients |
1.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.8) |
$6,095an average of $115 per time performed |
$1,557 an average of $29 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYRed blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation + Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation × Service Code: 85652Performed in an office |
50 times performed, 0.03% of her services |
57th 136th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
33 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
1.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$1,750an average of $35 per time performed |
$181 an average of $4 per time performed |
MEDICINETherapeutic removal of whole blood to correct blood level... + Therapeutic removal of whole blood to correct blood level imbalance × Service Code: 99195Performed in an office |
45 times performed, 0.03% of her services |
58th 126th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
19 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
2.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2) |
$11,295an average of $251 per time performed |
$3,166 an average of $70 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYComplete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, p... + Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test × Service Code: 85027Performed in an office |
45 times performed, 0.03% of her services |
59th 87th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
16 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
2.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3) |
$1,485an average of $33 per time performed |
$388 an average of $9 per time performed |
DRUGSService Code: J2060Performed in an office |
44 times performed, 0.03% of her services |
60th 121st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
12 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
3.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.8) |
$352an average of $8 per time performed |
$24 an average of $1 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 5 minutes × Service Code: 99211Performed in an office |
44 times performed, 0.03% of her services |
61st 68th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
38 patients got this service, 4% of her patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2) |
$3,080an average of $70 per time performed |
$665 an average of $15 per time performed |
DRUGSInfusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml=1 unit) + Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml=1 unit) × Service Code: J7040Performed in an office |
42 times performed, 0.03% of her services |
62nd 97th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
22 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
1.9 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.4) |
$798an average of $19 per time performed |
$20 an average of $0 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTNew patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 4... + New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes × Service Code: 99204Performed in an office |
41 times performed, 0.03% of her services |
63rd 81st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
41 patients got this service, 4% of her patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$14,153an average of $345 per time performed |
$5,152 an average of $126 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYMicroscopic examination for white blood cells with manual... + Microscopic examination for white blood cells with manual cell count × Service Code: 85007Performed in an office |
41 times performed, 0.03% of her services |
64th 125th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
2.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.3) |
$861an average of $21 per time performed |
$186 an average of $5 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 83550Performed in an office |
40 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
65th 71st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
33 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$1,360an average of $34 per time performed |
$468 an average of $12 per time performed |
MEDICINEIrrigation of implanted venous access drug delivery device + Irrigation of implanted venous access drug delivery device × Service Code: 96523Performed in an office |
40 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
66th 79th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
26 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
1.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2) |
$4,440an average of $111 per time performed |
$581 an average of $15 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTNew patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 3... + New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes × Service Code: 99203Performed in an office |
38 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
67th 112th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
38 patients got this service, 4% of her patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$8,322an average of $219 per time performed |
$2,994 an average of $79 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTInitial hospital inpatient care, typically 50 minutes per... + Initial hospital inpatient care, typically 50 minutes per day × Service Code: 99222Performed in a facility |
38 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
68th 91st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
31 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$11,286an average of $297 per time performed |
$3,865 an average of $102 per time performed |
TEMPORARY CODESInfluenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered t... + Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (fluvirin) × Service Code: Q2037Performed in an office |
38 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
69th 111th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
38 patients got this service, 4% of her patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$1,330an average of $35 per time performed |
$573 an average of $15 per time performed |
PROCEDURESAdministration of influenza virus vaccine Service Code: G0008Performed in an office |
37 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
70th 108th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
37 patients got this service, 4% of her patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$2,072an average of $56 per time performed |
$893 an average of $24 per time performed |
MEDICINERefilling and maintenance of portable pump Service Code: 96521Performed in an office |
37 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
71st 114th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
12 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
3.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.7) |
$24,457an average of $661 per time performed |
$3,833 an average of $104 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTSubsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 35 minutes ... + Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 35 minutes per day × Service Code: 99233Performed in a facility |
32 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
72nd 47th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
27 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.2) |
$7,424an average of $232 per time performed |
$2,499 an average of $78 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion of chemotherapy into a vein using push technique + Infusion of chemotherapy into a vein using push technique × Service Code: 96409Performed in an office |
31 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
73rd 92nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
12 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
2.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3.6) |
$15,035an average of $485 per time performed |
$2,506 an average of $81 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg Service Code: J3420Performed in an office |
29 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
74th 85th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
2.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.9) |
$253an average of $9 per time performed |
$36 an average of $1 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYCyanocobalamin (vitamin b-12) level Service Code: 82607Performed in an office |
27 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
75th 84th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
26 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.3) |
$1,998an average of $74 per time performed |
$544 an average of $20 per time performed |
MEDICINEInjection of drug or substance into a vein for therapy, d... + Injection of drug or substance into a vein for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention × Service Code: 96374Performed in an office |
27 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
76th 106th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
18 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
1.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.8) |
$6,480an average of $240 per time performed |
$1,165 an average of $43 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTInitial hospital inpatient care, typically 30 minutes per... + Initial hospital inpatient care, typically 30 minutes per day × Service Code: 99221Performed in a facility |
27 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
77th 134th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
27 patients got this service, 3% of her patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$5,778an average of $214 per time performed |
$2,043 an average of $76 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTHospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less Service Code: 99238Performed in a facility |
26 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
78th 122nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
20 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.2) |
$4,186an average of $161 per time performed |
$1,461 an average of $56 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYBeta-2 microglobulin (protein) level Service Code: 82232Performed in an office |
25 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
79th 103rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
14 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
1.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.6) |
$2,325an average of $93 per time performed |
$541 an average of $22 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosi... + Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, concurrent with another infusion × Service Code: 96368Performed in an office |
25 times performed, 0.02% of her services |
80th 98th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
13 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
1.9 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.4) |
$2,275an average of $91 per time performed |
$393 an average of $16 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg Service Code: J2997Performed in an office |
24 times performed, 0.01% of her services |
81st 149th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$3,912an average of $163 per time performed |
$1,159 an average of $48 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYBlood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) Service Code: 84443Performed in an office |
24 times performed, 0.01% of her services |
82nd 110th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
18 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.2) |
$1,872an average of $78 per time performed |
$539 an average of $22 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTNew patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 6... + New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 60 minutes × Service Code: 99205Performed in an office |
20 times performed, 0.01% of her services |
83rd 76th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
20 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$8,826an average of $441 per time performed |
$2,705 an average of $135 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 82746Performed in an office |
17 times performed, 0.01% of her services |
84th 100th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
17 patients got this service, 2% of her patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$1,207an average of $71 per time performed |
$334 an average of $20 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYThyroid hormone, t3 measurement Service Code: 84480Performed in an office |
13 times performed, 0.01% of her services |
85th 159th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
12 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$910an average of $70 per time performed |
$246 an average of $19 per time performed |
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMDeclotting infusion of implanted central venous access de... + Declotting infusion of implanted central venous access device or catheter × Service Code: 36593Performed in an office |
12 times performed, 0.01% of her services |
86th 164th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 1% of her patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$1,404an average of $117 per time performed |
$260 an average of $22 per time performed |
Office Visits
Medicare reimburses office visits using a five-point scale, with five being the most intensive and costly. The chart below shows what percentage of this provider’s office visits were reimbursed at each level. A higher than average proportion of costly visits is not necessarily an indication of a problem, but it may be worth asking about.
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Average for Hematology & Oncology Providers in Virginia
Notes: Medicare redacted this data for any services provided to fewer than 11 patients. The contact information listed above is the most current we have for this provider. The services listed on this page may have been delivered at a previous address or as part of a different practice.
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Sources: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, American Medical Association
Services that begin with a letter come from CMS. All other codes and descriptions of the medical procedures are from the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set, copyright 2013 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Where practical, AMA’s consumer friendly translation of the CPT descriptor was used. ProPublica has received permission from the AMA to use these codes on this site.