Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kristin Ryan, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Arlington Heights, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
800 W CENTRAL RD, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
8476181000
In practice since 2017 (9 years)
NPI: 1972042521 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Ryan 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. Ryan

Dr. Kristin Ryan is a gerontology nurse practitioner in Arlington Heights, IL, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ryan performed 848 Medicare services across 406 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ryan received a total of $4,373 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 296 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gerontology nurse practitioner. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ryan 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.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ Top 21% volume in IL $4,373 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
848
Medicare services
Top 21% in IL for gerontology nurse practitioner
406
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~94 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
Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument
A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels.
328 $3 $10
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.
278 $75 $373
Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation
This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results.
161 $21 $103
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.
33 $50 $264
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.
33 $114 $528
Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin
This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment.
15 $92 $415
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 ↗
$4,373
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,093/year across 4 years
Top 3% in IL for gerontology nurse practitioner
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
296
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,373 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$726
2023
$1,348
2022
$1,434
2021
$864

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$155
ABBVIE INC.
$114
Lilly USA, LLC
$86
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$48
Abbott Laboratories
$42
Corcept Therapeutics
$41
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$27
Radius Health, Inc.
$22
Insulet Corporation
$21
Amgen Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$16
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 48.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$672
Lilly USA, LLC
$598
Abbott Laboratories
$381
ABBVIE INC.
$328
Amgen Inc.
$316
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$311
Corcept Therapeutics
$222
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$207
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$197
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$146
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$119
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$115
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$113
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$96
Radius Health, Inc.
$73
AbbVie Inc.
$72
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$59
Mannkind Corporation
$51
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$48
Nevro Corp.
$30
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$24
Insulet Corporation
$21
Alvogen Inc
$20
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Dexcom, Inc.
$16
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$16
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$15
Top 3 companies account for 37.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for gerontology nurse practitioner in IL.

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Geographic Context

Gerontology nurse practitioners within 10 mi
137
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1
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. Ryan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of IL peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ryan experienced with blood glucose test using hand-held instrument?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ryan performed 328 blood glucose test using hand-held instrument 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. Ryan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ryan received a total of $4,373 from 30 companies across 296 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. Ryan's costs compare to other gerontology nurse practitioners in Arlington Heights?
Dr. Ryan's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Ryan) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →