Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Malcolm Bilimoria, MD

Surgery · Arlington Heights, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
880 W CENTRAL RD, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
8474839400
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1548337215 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bilimoria

Dr. Malcolm Bilimoria is a surgery specialist in Arlington Heights, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bilimoria performed 1,736 Medicare services across 1,343 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bilimoria received a total of $60,173 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Bilimoria 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 in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in IL $60,173 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,736
Medicare services
Top 3% in IL for surgery
1,343
Unique beneficiaries
$291
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~91 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.
887 $99 $246
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.
185 $138 $343
Intraoperative ultrasound guidance
Use of ultrasound imaging during a surgical procedure to help guide the surgeon's actions.
114 $55 $200
Abdominal wall repair with graft
Surgical repair of the abdominal wall using a graft made from the abdominal lining.
99 $326 $1,062
Muscle graft to trunk
A surgical procedure involving the creation and placement of a muscle graft onto the trunk.
75 $718 $4,335
Removal of abdominal lymph nodes
Surgical removal of lymph nodes located in the abdomen. This procedure involves excising lymphatic tissue from the abdominal region.
65 $246 $808
Creation of stomach feeding tube
A surgical procedure to create an opening in the stomach for the insertion of a feeding tube.
51 $484 $3,126
Insertion of feeding tube into upper small bowel
A procedure to place a feeding tube into the upper part of the small intestine to provide nutrition.
49 $131 $434
Near total removal of pancreas, bile duct, and small bowel
Surgical removal of most of the pancreas, bile duct, and small intestine. The remaining pancreas is connected to the small intestine.
46 $2,886 $9,377
Partial removal of liver tissue
A surgical procedure to remove a portion of the liver. This may be performed to treat disease or remove damaged tissue.
30 $391 $2,520
Removal of gallbladder 28 $496 $3,210
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.
22 $65 $144
Partial pancreas removal with small bowel connection
Surgical removal of part of the pancreas followed by connecting the remaining pancreas to the small bowel while preserving the first part of the small bowel.
17 $1,750 $5,661
Removal or destruction of abdominal cysts or growths, 5.0 cm or less
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of cysts or growths located within the abdominal cavity that are 5.0 centimeters or smaller in size.
17 $581 $3,572
Abdominal blood vessel repair
Surgical repair of a blood vessel located in the abdomen.
16 $722 $4,460
Partial removal of liver lobe 12 $2,074 $7,047
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 $148 $401
Partial removal of pancreas 11 $1,388 $4,731
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 ↗
$60,173
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,596/year across 7 years
Top 5% in IL for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
102
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
$48,423 (80.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,574 (15.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,175 (3.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$6,582
2023
$4,627
2022
$2,538
2021
$1,646
2020
$12,650
2019
$8,082
2018
$24,048

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$6,335
CONMED Corporation
$136
ABBVIE INC.
$58
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$52
Top 3 companies account for 99.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$48,423
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$10,382
AbbVie, Inc.
$539
Baxter Healthcare
$175
AbbVie Inc.
$140
CONMED Corporation
$136
Ethicon US, LLC
$104
Sirtex Medical Inc
$59
ABBVIE INC.
$58
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$52
Covidien LP
$36
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$34
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$34
Top 3 companies account for 98.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CONMED BILIARY · CREON · Creon · Da Vinci Surgical System · Echelon Circular · Endo GIA · FLOSEAL · NANOKNIFE · NanoKnife · PERI-STRIPS DRY · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · TACHOSIL · TISSEEL · VICRYL · ZENPEP · iDrive Ultra
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 (80%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for surgery in IL.

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Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
820
Per 100K population
15.8
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. Bilimoria is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in IL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 5% of IL peers, 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. Bilimoria experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bilimoria performed 887 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. Bilimoria receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bilimoria received a total of $60,173 from 13 companies across 102 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. Bilimoria's costs compare to other surgerists in Arlington Heights?
Dr. Bilimoria's average Medicare payment per service is $291. 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. Bilimoria) 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 →