Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Kashian, MD
Internal Medicine · Skokie, 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. Kashian
Dr. Stephen Kashian is an internal medicine specialist in Skokie, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kashian performed 2,559 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kashian received a total of $20,643 from 84 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1162 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. Kashian 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 12% volume in IL
$20,643 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,559
Medicare services
Top 12% in IL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$61
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 (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. |
685 | $61 | $201 |
| 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. |
245 | $10 | $45 |
| 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. |
211 | $95 | $396 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
138 | $18 | $52 |
| Annual depression screening | 125 | $19 | $57 |
| 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. |
123 | $72 | $212 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
123 | $32 | $62 |
| Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination A physical exam where a healthcare provider inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to check the prostate gland for abnormalities. |
94 | $13 | $71 |
| 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. |
91 | $82 | $257 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
76 | $32 | $62 |
| 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. |
74 | $283 | $862 |
| 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. |
66 | $139 | $555 |
| 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. |
63 | $176 | $513 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 61 | $19 | $57 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
57 | $15 | $71 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
51 | $23 | $105 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
27 | $16 | $49 |
| 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. |
27 | $215 | $855 |
| 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. |
26 | $40 | $176 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
23 | $40 | $118 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
22 | $38 | $151 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
22 | $137 | $400 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
18 | $10 | $29 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
16 | $31 | $119 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
15 | $43 | $159 |
| Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of respiratory syncytial virus in a sample. |
15 | $69 | $213 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
14 | $176 | $514 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
14 | $6 | $45 |
| COVID-19 antibody test A blood test that detects antibodies to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. It provides a qualitative or semi-quantitative result to indicate whether antibodies are present. |
13 | $44 | $108 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $30 | $108 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
12 | $34 | $106 |
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 ↗$20,643
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,949/year across 7 years
Top 4% in IL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
84
Companies
1,162
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
$3,237
2023
$2,887
2022
$3,173
2021
$3,235
2020
$2,526
2019
$2,915
2018
$2,669
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$544
ABBVIE INC.
$514
Amgen Inc.
$400
Lilly USA, LLC
$372
Novo Nordisk Inc
$369
PFIZER INC.
$249
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$98
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$95
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$76
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$75
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$51
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$49
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$49
Exact Sciences Corporation
$49
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$47
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$21
Seqirus USA Inc
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 45.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,171
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,026
PFIZER INC.
$1,664
Amgen Inc.
$1,533
ABBVIE INC.
$1,245
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,010
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$728
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$574
AbbVie Inc.
$566
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$542
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$529
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$493
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$490
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$411
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$382
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$269
Abbott Laboratories
$247
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$247
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$220
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$204
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$197
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$195
VIVUS, Inc.
$194
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$180
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$157
Allergan Inc.
$152
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
Allergan, Inc.
$137
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$131
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$129
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$121
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$120
Genentech USA, Inc.
$112
AbbVie, Inc.
$111
Exact Sciences Corporation
$109
Seqirus USA Inc
$105
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$104
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$99
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$98
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$81
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$78
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$76
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$72
Bausch Health US, LLC
$67
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$64
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$49
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$44
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$44
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$42
Romark Laboratories, LC
$41
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$38
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$36
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$36
Shire North American Group Inc
$34
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$34
Almatica Pharma LLC
$31
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$30
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$29
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$28
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$23
Eisai Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
EISAI INC.
$20
Corium, LLC
$20
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$20
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
VIVUS LLC
$18
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Ethicon US, LLC
$16
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$15
Hologic, LLC
$15
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$14
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$13
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$12
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
5,877
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
3.5 mi
3.5 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. Kashian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% 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. Kashian experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kashian performed 685 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Kashian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kashian received a total of $20,643 from 84 companies across 1,162 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. Kashian's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Skokie?
Dr. Kashian's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Kashian) 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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