Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vasantha Pai, M.D
Gastroenterology · Belleville, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pai 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. Pai
Dr. Vasantha Pai is a gastroenterology specialist in Belleville, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pai performed 4,293 Medicare services across 3,752 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pai received a total of $22,094 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1014 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Pai 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
$22,094 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,293
Medicare services
Top 3% in IL for gastroenterology
3,752
Unique beneficiaries
$130
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~226 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 (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. |
1,137 | $63 | $140 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
800 | $49 | $250 |
| 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. |
680 | $75 | $150 |
| 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. |
425 | $91 | $150 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
367 | $178 | $950 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
344 | $279 | $1,300 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
214 | $202 | $1,100 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
122 | $314 | $1,500 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
101 | $830 | $1,750 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
40 | $53 | $200 |
| Hemorrhoid banding via colonoscopy A flexible tube with a camera is used to place a small rubber band around hemorrhoids to cut off their blood supply. |
34 | $606 | $1,600 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
15 | $81 | $200 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
14 | $566 | $1,600 |
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.
18.6% high complexity
22.7% medium
58.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,094
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,156/year across 7 years
Top 12% in IL for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
1,014
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
$19,028 (86.1%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$3,035 (13.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$31 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,096
2023
$2,982
2022
$4,173
2021
$2,473
2020
$1,880
2019
$1,984
2018
$4,505
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Olympus America Inc.
$1,154
ABBVIE INC.
$782
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$430
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$306
PFIZER INC.
$223
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$169
Lilly USA, LLC
$128
GENZYME CORPORATION
$115
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$113
QOL Medical, LLC
$108
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$107
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$106
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$80
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$68
Ardelyx, Inc.
$56
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$43
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Celgene Corporation
$28
Echosens North America, Inc.
$27
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Top 3 companies account for 57.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Olympus America Inc.
$5,793
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$3,016
ABBVIE INC.
$2,162
AbbVie Inc.
$1,212
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$1,146
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,123
PFIZER INC.
$920
AbbVie, Inc.
$759
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$734
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$509
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$481
QOL Medical, LLC
$446
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$350
Allergan Inc.
$288
Celgene Corporation
$256
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$249
Ardelyx, Inc.
$244
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$216
GENZYME CORPORATION
$211
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$209
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$187
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$165
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$158
Lilly USA, LLC
$144
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$111
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$100
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$92
VIVUS LLC
$81
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$79
Amgen Inc.
$73
Shire North American Group Inc
$72
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$43
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Shionogi Inc
$35
CapsoVision, Inc.
$33
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Celltrion USA Inc.
$31
Echosens North America, Inc.
$27
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
Eisai Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$14
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$13
CONMED Corporation
$13
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.7% 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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
135
Per 100K population
53.0
County median income
$70,178
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3.2 mi
3.2 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. Pai is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Pai experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pai performed 1,137 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Pai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pai received a total of $22,094 from 50 companies across 1,014 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. Pai's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Belleville?
Dr. Pai's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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. Pai) 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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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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