Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Guthman, M.D.
Urology Physician · Arlington Heights, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Guthman 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. Guthman
Dr. David Guthman is an urology physician in Arlington Heights, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Guthman performed 2,833 Medicare services across 2,009 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Guthman received a total of $11,346 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 162 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Guthman 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 in practice
▲ Top 32% volume in IL
$11,346 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,833
Medicare services
Top 32% in IL for urology physician
2,009
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~142 Medicare services per year of practice
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. |
1,159 | $91 | $246 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 426 | $134 | $936 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
304 | $2 | $25 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
235 | $9 | $57 |
| 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. |
127 | $121 | $343 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
89 | $18 | $61 |
| 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. |
72 | $71 | $175 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
71 | $29 | $117 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
64 | $197 | $556 |
| 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. |
57 | $146 | $401 |
| 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. |
51 | $102 | $206 |
| 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. |
42 | $97 | $269 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
35 | $51 | $250 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
24 | $7 | $48 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
19 | $492 | $1,956 |
| 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. |
17 | $68 | $144 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
15 | $198 | $595 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
15 | $27 | $559 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
11 | $97 | $242 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,346
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,621/year across 7 years
Top 15% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
60
Companies
162
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,455 (56.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,891 (43.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$580
2023
$586
2022
$234
2021
$1,151
2020
$214
2019
$707
2018
$7,875
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CSL Behring
$71
ConvaTec Inc.
$69
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$65
Teleflex LLC
$53
Kerecis Limited
$49
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$36
Trevena, Inc.
$30
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$28
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$22
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$21
Ambu Inc.
$16
CONMED Corporation
$16
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$16
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 35.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$6,585
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,141
Teleflex LLC
$965
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$343
Allergan Inc.
$218
CSL Behring
$171
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$125
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$121
PFIZER INC.
$100
Kerecis Limited
$96
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$96
Trevena, Inc.
$75
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$71
ConvaTec Inc.
$69
Olympus America Inc.
$57
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$53
Coloplast Corp
$51
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$48
Allergan, Inc.
$47
Dilon Technologies, Inc.
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$43
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Axonics, Inc.
$28
TEI Biosciences Inc
$28
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$27
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$26
NeoTract Inc.
$25
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$21
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
Shire North American Group Inc
$20
180 Medical, Inc.
$19
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$19
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$18
Monaghan Medical Corporation
$17
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
DAVOL INC.
$16
Ambu Inc.
$16
CONMED Corporation
$16
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$14
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Abbott Laboratories
$12
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 76.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AIRSEAL · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AQUAMANTYS · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AeroEclipse · Axium Sheath Braided DRG · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX - UROLOGY · BRIDION · Bulkamid · Caldolor · ELIGARD · ELIQUIS · ERLEADA · Erleada · GATTEX · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GREENLIGHT · HEMOBLAST BELLOWS · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · KEYTRUDA · Kcentra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LITHOVUE · LYNPARZA · LoFric · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · OLINVYK · OTREXUP · Olympus Laser Devices · Otrexup · PLUVICTO · PROGEL · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Rezum Generator · SPEEDICATH · SURGIMEND · Soltive · TISSEEL · TOVIAZ · ThunderBeat · UROLIFT · UROLIFT SYSTEM · UroLift · UroLift System · Vabomere · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · iTIND System
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →
The majority of payments (57%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
322
Per 100K population
6.2
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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. Guthman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 15% of IL peers, 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. Guthman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Guthman performed 1,159 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Guthman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Guthman received a total of $11,346 from 60 companies across 162 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Guthman's costs compare to other urology physicians in Arlington Heights?
Dr. Guthman's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Guthman) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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