Statistical flag only — not an accusation of fraud
⚠️ This provider averages 965 services per working day — physically unusual for an individual practitioner
Based on 2.4M total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $37.6M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Hematology-Oncology providers nationally.
Averaging 965 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 131% from 2014 to 2023.
This provider has been statistically flagged with a risk score of 69/100. Statistical flags are not accusations of fraud.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 53% in 2016
Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.
Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.
| Year | Avg Submitted | Avg Paid | Markup Ratio | Gap per Service | Total Payments | Services | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $44.47 | $8.37 | 5.31x | $36.10 | $1.7M | 200.3K | 54 |
| 2015 | $43.14 | $7.38 | 5.85x | $35.76 | $1.7M | 228.7K | 53 |
| 2016 | $64.21 | $13.10 | 4.90x | $51.11 | $2.6M | 196.8K | 59 |
| 2017 | $84.23 | $17.58 | 4.79x | $66.65 | $3.5M | 197.1K | 60 |
| 2018 | $78.64 | $15.03 | 5.23x | $63.61 | $3.7M | 246.8K | 55 |
| 2019 | $76.75 | $15.13 | 5.07x | $61.62 | $4.3M | 283.9K | 56 |
| 2020 | $88.22 | $18.11 | 4.87x | $70.11 | $5.2M | 286.2K | 58 |
| 2021 | $86.82 | $19.24 | 4.51x | $67.58 | $6.2M | 321.5K | 56 |
| 2022 | $90.21 | $18.28 | 4.93x | $71.93 | $5.0M | 271.6K | 58 |
| 2023 | $109.40 | $21.62 | 5.06x | $87.78 | $3.9M | 179.3K | 51 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J9271 | Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg | 303.8K | $12.4M | $40.69 | 3.36x |
| J9299 | Injection, nivolumab, 1 mg | 280.3K | $6.1M | $21.75 | 3.35x |
| J2505 | Injection, pegfilgrastim, 6 mg | 1.2K | $3.8M | $3.2K | 4.98x |
| G9678 | Oncology care model (ocm) monthly enhanced oncology services (meos) payment for ocm enhanced services. g9678 payments may only be made to ocm practitioners for ocm beneficiaries for the furnishment of enhanced services as defined in the ocm participation a | 9.3K | $1.5M | $157.98 | 1.01x |
| J0897 | Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 98.4K | $1.4M | $13.89 | 3.65x |
| J9999 | Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs | 4.2K | $1.1M | $255.67 | 3.30x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 12.1K | $1.0M | $84.56 | 2.94x |
| J0881 | Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) | 354.6K | $1.0M | $2.84 | 7.22x |
| J9217 | Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 6.1K | $986.4K | $162.53 | 19.28x |
| 96413 | Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | 8.6K | $920.4K | $107.04 | 6.61x |
| J9043 | Injection, cabazitaxel, 1 mg | 5.5K | $801.0K | $146.71 | 3.59x |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 4.2K | $483.7K | $115.24 | 2.87x |
| J2469 | Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg | 40.6K | $418.7K | $10.30 | 11.55x |
| J9310 | Injection, rituximab, 100 mg | 694 | $395.5K | $569.87 | 3.33x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 6.8K | $389.5K | $57.09 | 2.94x |
| 80053 | Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 29.2K | $344.7K | $11.80 | 5.25x |
| J9035 | Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | 6.5K | $343.5K | $53.10 | 3.37x |
| 85025 | Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 33.2K | $294.2K | $8.87 | 3.95x |
| Q5120 | Injection, pegfilgrastim-bmez, biosimilar, (ziextenzo), 0.5 mg | 1.5K | $267.8K | $180.73 | 4.89x |
| J9041 | Injection, bortezomib (velcade), 0.1 mg | 6.4K | $228.4K | $35.87 | 3.46x |
This provider submits charges 4.96 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 4.96x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $496. This is higher than the national average.
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| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alberico, MD | Norfolk, VA | $38.5M | ⚠️ Flagged |
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Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)
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