Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Veena Prabhu, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Hinsdale, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Prabhu from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Prabhu
Dr. Veena Prabhu is an internal medicine specialist in Hinsdale, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Prabhu performed 10,452 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Prabhu received a total of $14,542 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 694 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Prabhu 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in IL
$14,542 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗10,452
Medicare services
Top 2% in IL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergen extract preparation and provision A professional service involving the preparation and provision of a single-dose vial of allergen extract. |
3,065 | $14 | $34 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,001 | $18 | $45 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
1,080 | $3 | $18 |
| 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. |
576 | $96 | $271 |
| 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. |
284 | $133 | $364 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
232 | $133 | $281 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
207 | $71 | $100 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
179 | $3 | $12 |
| Annual depression screening | 136 | $19 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
135 | $32 | $50 |
| 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. |
134 | $11 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
120 | $72 | $83 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
104 | $40 | $134 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
85 | $12 | $34 |
| 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. |
75 | $69 | $183 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
72 | $1 | $10 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
68 | $68 | $205 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
61 | $33 | $110 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
59 | $10 | $30 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
56 | $8 | $20 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
56 | $5 | $50 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
52 | $6 | $20 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
51 | $27 | $70 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
44 | $91 | $290 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
41 | $35 | $100 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
41 | $16 | $51 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
39 | $36 | $222 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
38 | $42 | $165 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
36 | $12 | $53 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
34 | $228 | $500 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
31 | $45 | $110 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
28 | $88 | $314 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
28 | $43 | $140 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
26 | $86 | $275 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
24 | $143 | $613 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
18 | $16 | $36 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
17 | $34 | $107 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
16 | $161 | $662 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
15 | $11 | $65 |
| 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. |
14 | $115 | $423 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
14 | $16 | $51 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
13 | $8 | $53 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
13 | $4 | $30 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
12 | $22 | $30 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $182 | $525 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 11 | $19 | $40 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.2% high complexity
31.2% medium
68.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,542
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,077/year across 7 years
Top 5% in IL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
66
Companies
694
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,695
2023
$2,371
2022
$1,859
2021
$2,625
2020
$1,235
2019
$1,457
2018
$2,299
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$410
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$329
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$303
PFIZER INC.
$224
Lilly USA, LLC
$177
Novo Nordisk Inc
$147
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$135
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$125
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$113
Amgen Inc.
$93
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$78
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$69
Almatica Pharma LLC
$64
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$44
Lundbeck LLC
$43
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$42
Exact Sciences Corporation
$42
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$29
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
Phadia US Inc.
$21
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$21
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$21
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,421
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,281
ABBVIE INC.
$1,241
Amgen Inc.
$1,124
Lilly USA, LLC
$894
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$765
PFIZER INC.
$624
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$480
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$442
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$413
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$385
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$374
AbbVie Inc.
$364
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$329
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$300
Allergan Inc.
$298
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$278
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$268
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$254
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$163
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$160
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$151
Allergan, Inc.
$144
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$142
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$141
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$125
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$124
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$121
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$104
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$100
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Medtronic, Inc.
$95
Exact Sciences Corporation
$85
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$75
HOSPIRA, INC.
$72
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$66
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$65
Almatica Pharma LLC
$64
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
AbbVie, Inc.
$61
EISAI INC.
$55
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$45
Bausch Health US, LLC
$44
Lundbeck LLC
$43
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$43
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$42
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
Phadia US Inc.
$39
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$37
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$36
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$29
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$29
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Eisai Inc.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Shire North American Group Inc
$22
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$19
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$13
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$13
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 27.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
6,195
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Prabhu is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in IL), with 20 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. Prabhu experienced with allergen extract preparation and provision?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Prabhu performed 3,065 allergen extract preparation and provision services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Prabhu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Prabhu received a total of $14,542 from 66 companies across 694 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Prabhu's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Hinsdale?
Dr. Prabhu's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Prabhu) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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