Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jason Cundiff, MD
Otolaryngology · Barrington, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cundiff 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. Cundiff
Dr. Jason Cundiff is an otolaryngology specialist in Barrington, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cundiff performed 2,551 Medicare services across 1,540 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cundiff received a total of $5,295 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Cundiff 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 7% volume in IL
$5,295 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,551
Medicare services
Top 7% in IL for otolaryngology
1,540
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
450 | $26 | $111 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
361 | $22 | $101 |
| 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. |
338 | $68 | $277 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
169 | $34 | $146 |
| 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. |
161 | $125 | $434 |
| 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. |
138 | $42 | $173 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
120 | $102 | $400 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
113 | $18 | $88 |
| 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. |
95 | $81 | $226 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
85 | $125 | $588 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 74 | $17 | $81 |
| 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. |
46 | $99 | $404 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
41 | $21 | $103 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
32 | $108 | $297 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
30 | $165 | $753 |
| Nasal growth removal or destruction This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a growth located in the nose using an approach through the nostrils. |
29 | $626 | $2,484 |
| Balance and posture test with motor control A test that evaluates balance and posture by assessing motor control and adaptive responses. |
29 | $53 | $192 |
| Head repositioning exercises for dizziness A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis. |
29 | $36 | $94 |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity This procedure involves the simple removal of skin debris and the drainage of a mastoid cavity. |
27 | $58 | $247 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 25 | $79 | $298 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining. |
22 | $313 | $1,802 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
15 | $90 | $322 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
15 | $106 | $385 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
15 | $9 | $32 |
| Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation | 15 | $94 | $343 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
15 | $70 | $256 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
14 | $33 | $121 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
14 | $14 | $51 |
| VEMP testing of lower inner ear nerve branch A diagnostic test that evaluates the function of the lower branch of the inner ear nerve. The procedure includes interpretation of the results and a written report. |
12 | $64 | $234 |
| Eardrum incision, aspiration, and/or inflation A procedure involving making an incision in the eardrum, removing fluid, and/or inflating the middle ear space. |
11 | $192 | $810 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
11 | $118 | $492 |
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 ↗$5,295
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $756/year across 7 years
Top 15% in IL for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
111
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
$5,295 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$468
2023
$389
2022
$1,782
2021
$809
2020
$956
2019
$479
2018
$412
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Optinose US, Inc.
$209
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$117
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$44
Neurent Medical Limited
$33
Cochlear Americas
$24
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Amgen Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 79.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,308
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$1,003
Optinose US, Inc.
$458
Stryker Corporation
$458
Acclarent, Inc
$428
Cochlear Americas
$217
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$180
Aerin Medical Inc.
$164
OptiNose US, Inc.
$158
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$150
Covidien LP
$133
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$106
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$103
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$79
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$65
ALK-Abello, Inc
$50
GENZYME CORPORATION
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$36
Neurent Medical Limited
$33
CSL Behring
$28
Celgene Corporation
$22
kaleo, Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
TISSUETECH, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 52.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · AUVI-Q · BREO · BiZact · COCHLEAR NUCLEUS CI632 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM MODIOLAR ELECTRODE · CUVITRU · Coblation · Coblation Wands · Cochlear Nucleus CI632 cochlear implant with Slim Modiolar electrode · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · HALO · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · Kcentra · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · NUVENT · Nucleus · Otiprio · PROKERA · PROPEL · ProGrip · RELIEVA SpinPlus NAV Balloon Sinusplasty System · Relieva Spinplus · Relieva Tract · SINUVA · TEZSPIRE · TruDi NAV Cable · VIVAER STYLUS · VivAer · Vivaer RF Stylus · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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.
Geographic Context
Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
137
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL
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. Cundiff is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Cundiff experienced with functional activity therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cundiff performed 450 functional activity therapy 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. Cundiff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cundiff received a total of $5,295 from 25 companies across 111 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. Cundiff's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Barrington?
Dr. Cundiff's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Cundiff) 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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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.
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