Medicare Enrolled
Dr. F. Germino, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Orland Park, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Germino
Dr. F. Germino is an internal medicine specialist in Orland Park, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Germino performed 4,582 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Germino received a total of $16,376 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 169 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. Germino 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 5% volume in IL
$16,376 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,582
Medicare services
Top 5% in IL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
705 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
536 | $10 | $55 |
| 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. |
444 | $94 | $229 |
| 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. |
440 | $59 | $157 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
364 | $13 | $69 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
274 | $134 | $229 |
| 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. |
273 | $8 | $40 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
231 | $10 | $50 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
194 | $16 | $86 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
189 | $9 | $46 |
| 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. |
130 | $6 | $30 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
130 | $5 | $27 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 100 | $18 | $94 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
95 | $76 | $103 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
95 | $32 | $55 |
| 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. |
69 | $11 | $72 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
48 | $8 | $44 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
30 | $283 | $851 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
30 | $32 | $55 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
28 | $3 | $14 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
26 | $38 | $146 |
| Iron level test | 20 | $6 | $33 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
20 | $9 | $45 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
20 | $38 | $179 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
20 | $172 | $352 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
14 | $4 | $23 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
12 | $140 | $240 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
12 | $15 | $77 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
11 | $5 | $26 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
11 | $14 | $77 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
11 | $4 | $20 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,376
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,339/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.
18
Companies
169
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
$283
2023
$455
2022
$160
2021
$3,942
2020
$6,215
2019
$1,537
2018
$3,783
Payments by company (2024)
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$55
PFIZER INC.
$53
Novo Nordisk Inc
$42
Amgen Inc.
$34
Exact Sciences Corporation
$30
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$20
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$10,378
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$4,376
PFIZER INC.
$416
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$297
Novo Nordisk Inc
$201
Amgen Inc.
$177
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$112
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$112
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$71
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$60
Exact Sciences Corporation
$30
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 92.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BREZTRI · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUPIXENT · Doc Band · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL 9 · HETLIOZ · INSPIRE · JARDIANCE · LYRICA · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR 20 · REXULTI · ROTATEQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPIRIVA · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tresiba · Victoza · Wegovy · XIFAXAN
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
4,601
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
6.7 mi
6.7 mi
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. Germino is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% 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. Germino experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Germino performed 705 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Germino receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Germino received a total of $16,376 from 18 companies across 169 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. Germino's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Orland Park?
Dr. Germino's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Germino) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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