Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Denise Furlong, MD

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Urology) Physician · Bedford Park, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
7456 S STATE RD, Bedford Park, IL 60638
3126262244
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1245263169 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. Furlong

Dr. Denise Furlong is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physician in Bedford Park, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Furlong performed 662 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Furlong received a total of $5,583 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Furlong 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 of NPI registration ▲ 662 Medicare services $5,583 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
662
Medicare services
Bottom 25% in IL for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (urology) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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.
174 $90 $230
Vaginal irrigation and drug application for infection
This procedure involves flushing the vagina with fluid and applying medication to treat an infection.
86 $40 $200
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.
83 $70 $140
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.
75 $2 $10
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min
A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion.
47 $61 $99
Chemical application to prevent wound tissue regrowth
A chemical agent is applied to a wound to inhibit the regrowth of tissue. This procedure focuses on the application of the substance to manage the wound bed.
42 $67 $255
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.
32 $125 $335
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
27 $191 $600
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures.
27 $93 $420
Complete pelvic ultrasound
An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis.
27 $72 $375
Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum
An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity.
21 $82 $500
Annual depression screening 21 $19 $30
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,583
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $798/year across 7 years
Top 17% in IL for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (urology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
89
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,144
2023
$787
2022
$255
2021
$596
2020
$262
2019
$309
2018
$1,232

Payments by company (2024)

Medtronic, Inc.
$1,416
Boston Scientific Corporation
$465
ABBVIE INC.
$262
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,488
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,435
Hologic, LLC
$395
Allergan, Inc.
$289
ABBVIE INC.
$262
Allergan Inc.
$135
AbbVie Inc.
$93
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$71
Organon LLC
$59
PFIZER INC.
$56
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$53
Aesculap, Inc.
$40
Ambu Inc.
$37
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$37
Caldera Medical, Inc
$24
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$22
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
Lupin Inc.
$18
Axonics, Inc.
$17
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$17
Olympus America Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM · ADVANTAGE FIT · ANNOVERA · APTIMA · Axonics r-SNM System · BIJUVA · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CAIMAN VESSEL SEALERS · CoolSeal Generator · Desara · EXPAREL · GENERAL - FEMALE SUI · GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · IMVEXXY · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · INTERSTIM · LUMINELLE DTx Hysteroscopy System · MYFEMBREE · MYOSURE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE · Myosure · NEXPLANON · NOCDURNA · Nexplanon · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · PREMARIN · SOLOSEC · SOLYX · Solyx SIS System · Veozah · myosure
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

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County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
3.1 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Furlong is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Furlong experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Furlong performed 174 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Furlong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Furlong received a total of $5,583 from 21 companies across 89 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Furlong's costs compare to other urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians in Bedford Park?
Dr. Furlong's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Furlong) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →