Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vikas Patel, MD
Internal Medicine · Kankakee, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Vikas Patel is an internal medicine specialist in Kankakee, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 5,415 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $49,838 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 742 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. Patel 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in IL
$49,838 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,415
Medicare services
Top 4% in IL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$59
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,183 | $88 | $198 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
831 | $6 | $47 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
555 | $50 | $460 |
| 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. |
421 | $10 | $88 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
335 | $62 | $134 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
240 | $10 | $91 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
169 | $4 | $64 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
119 | $16 | $60 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
119 | $10 | $60 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
116 | $56 | $230 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
103 | $61 | $280 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
97 | $18 | $176 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
94 | $19 | $75 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
92 | $103 | $257 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 80 | $206 | $2,798 |
| 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. |
75 | $115 | $306 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
63 | $59 | $796 |
| Ultrasound of heart with contrast injection An ultrasound of the heart is performed while injecting an X-ray contrast agent to improve the clarity of the images. |
52 | $24 | $75 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
44 | $18 | $114 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
43 | $76 | $282 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
41 | $74 | $420 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
40 | $2 | $115 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
37 | $423 | $1,302 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
34 | $81 | $241 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
32 | $14 | $216 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
28 | $14 | $194 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
25 | $398 | $4,600 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
23 | $399 | $1,725 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
23 | $259 | $4,790 |
| 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. |
23 | $91 | $194 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An additional ultrasound assessment of a specific heart blood vessel or graft, including radiologist review. |
21 | $61 | $225 |
| 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. |
21 | $140 | $267 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
20 | $613 | $2,972 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 20 | $284 | $2,700 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
20 | $91 | $199 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
19 | $6 | $75 |
| 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. |
18 | $47 | $135 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
16 | $54 | $320 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
16 | $66 | $360 |
| Balloon angioplasty of groin artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the groin using a small balloon. The balloon is inflated to compress plaque against the artery wall and restore blood flow. |
15 | $238 | $5,382 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
15 | $373 | $1,330 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
14 | $72 | $1,105 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $19 | $55 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
13 | $57 | $350 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
12 | $86 | $430 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $220 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
12 | $122 | $378 |
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.
13.9% high complexity
13.5% medium
72.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$49,838
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,120/year across 7 years
Top 2% in IL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
63
Companies
742
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
$10,542
2023
$13,390
2022
$8,574
2021
$1,723
2020
$4,141
2019
$6,336
2018
$5,132
Payments by company (2024)
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$6,420
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,757
Medtronic, Inc.
$928
ABIOMED
$333
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$273
Boston Scientific Corporation
$187
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Abbott Laboratories
$110
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$51
PFIZER INC.
$49
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Novo Nordisk Inc
$44
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$39
Cook Medical LLC
$25
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$21
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$21
Imperative Care, Inc
$18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 86.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$15,770
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,878
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$4,009
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,923
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$2,624
Abbott Laboratories
$2,500
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$2,484
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,387
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,281
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,118
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$931
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$657
ABIOMED
$655
Terumo Medical Corporation
$630
Amgen Inc.
$575
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$540
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$501
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$473
PFIZER INC.
$435
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$420
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$233
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$196
HeartFlow, Inc.
$191
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$168
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$160
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$146
Penumbra, Inc.
$145
Novo Nordisk Inc
$145
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$137
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$118
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$109
Teleflex LLC
$104
Lundbeck LLC
$96
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$93
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$72
Kerecis Limited
$66
Relypsa, Inc.
$65
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$65
Cook Medical LLC
$65
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$50
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$48
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$46
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$41
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$33
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$25
Avinger Inc.
$25
CVRx, Inc.
$24
Surmodics, Inc.
$24
Allergan Inc.
$23
Genentech USA, Inc.
$22
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$22
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$21
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$21
United Therapeutics Corporation
$20
InfoBionic, Inc
$19
CHIESI USA, INC.
$18
Imperative Care, Inc
$18
CSL Behring
$17
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
EKOS Corporation
$14
BIOTRONIK INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
51
County median income
$68,325
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL
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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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in IL), with 19 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. Patel experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,183 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $49,838 from 63 companies across 742 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. Patel's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Kankakee?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Patel) 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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