Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Pinchot, M.D.

Surgery · Arlington Heights, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
8476183800
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1598713158 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. Pinchot

Dr. Scott Pinchot is a surgery specialist in Arlington Heights, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pinchot performed 566 Medicare services across 438 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pinchot received a total of $1,791 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 67 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Pinchot 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 17% volume in IL $1,791 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
566
Medicare services
Top 17% in IL for surgery
438
Unique beneficiaries
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~28 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
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.
149 $67 $144
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.
93 $68 $175
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.
64 $148 $401
Anoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the anus using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope to look inside.
61 $99 $241
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.
51 $100 $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.
49 $131 $343
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.
36 $94 $242
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
20 $112 $281
External hemorrhoid removal by rubber banding
A procedure to remove external hemorrhoids using rubber bands to cut off blood supply. The affected tissue is tied off and eventually falls off.
18 $235 $740
Rectal sensitivity and function study
A test to evaluate the sensitivity and functional performance of the rectum.
13 $74 $606
Rectal and anal tone and sensation test
A physical examination to assess muscle tone and sensory function in the rectum and anus.
12 $40 $1,121
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 ↗
$1,791
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $256/year across 7 years
Top 46% in IL for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
67
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
$1,791 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$368
2023
$372
2022
$46
2021
$72
2020
$18
2019
$600
2018
$314

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$96
Medtronic, Inc.
$88
Kerecis Limited
$49
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$32
Trevena, Inc.
$30
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$30
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$27
CONMED Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 63.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$493
Cook Medical LLC
$188
Ethicon US, LLC
$184
Electromed, Inc.
$146
Medtronic, Inc.
$103
Boston Scientific Corporation
$96
Kerecis Limited
$96
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$77
Olympus America Inc.
$57
CSL Behring
$47
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$32
Trevena, Inc.
$30
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$30
TEI Biosciences Inc
$28
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
CONMED Corporation
$16
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$14
Teleflex LLC
$14
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSEAL · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Axium Sheath Braided DRG · BRIDION · COOK MEDICAL BILIARY · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ELIQUIS · Echelon Circular · Echelon Flex · GATTEX · INTERSTIM · KEYTRUDA · Kcentra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Nubeqa · OASIS · OLINVYK · Olympus Laser Devices · PROGEL · Rezum Generator · SMARTVEST · STRAVIX PL · SURGIMEND · Soltive · ThunderBeat · UroLift System · 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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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. Pinchot is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Pinchot experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pinchot performed 149 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Pinchot receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pinchot received a total of $1,791 from 25 companies across 67 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. Pinchot's costs compare to other surgerists in Arlington Heights?
Dr. Pinchot's average Medicare payment per service is $97. 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. Pinchot) 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 →