Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Bane, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Berwyn, IL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
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. Bane
Dr. Christopher Bane is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Berwyn, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bane performed 8,043 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bane received a total of $19,585 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1045 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. Bane 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
▲ Top 6% volume in IL
$19,585 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,043
Medicare services
Top 6% in IL for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$69
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
2,423 | $7 | $59 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
1,806 | $127 | $773 |
| 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. |
1,585 | $95 | $164 |
| 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. |
399 | $65 | $156 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
352 | $98 | $224 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
231 | $4 | $18 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
227 | $8 | $38 |
| 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. |
156 | $141 | $425 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
143 | $13 | $54 |
| 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. |
142 | $43 | $75 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
115 | $11 | $103 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
113 | $11 | $41 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 80 | $229 | $1,350 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
64 | $56 | $450 |
| 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. |
57 | $82 | $193 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
37 | $21 | $120 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
32 | $685 | $2,865 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
21 | $42 | $90 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
20 | $507 | $3,500 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $115 | $237 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $246 | $1,400 |
| 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. |
11 | $109 | $300 |
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.
23.8% high complexity
0.8% medium
75.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,585
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,798/year across 7 years
Top 16% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
59
Companies
1,045
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
$3,455
2023
$2,721
2022
$3,867
2021
$3,649
2020
$1,745
2019
$2,016
2018
$2,132
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$767
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$515
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$390
PFIZER INC.
$373
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$185
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$184
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$159
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$158
Penumbra, Inc.
$133
Medtronic, Inc.
$106
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$92
Novo Nordisk Inc
$66
Amgen Inc.
$61
Cleerly, Inc.
$53
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$46
Terumo Medical Corporation
$39
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$3,068
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,883
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,786
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,449
PFIZER INC.
$1,303
Amgen Inc.
$1,173
Medtronic, Inc.
$873
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$864
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$800
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$706
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$521
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$515
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$409
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$383
Boston Scientific Corporation
$366
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$364
Novo Nordisk Inc
$328
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$195
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$181
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$176
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$172
JenaValve Technology, Inc.
$162
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$159
CathWorks, Inc.
$146
Penumbra, Inc.
$133
Lundbeck LLC
$132
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$126
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$119
CHIESI USA, INC.
$117
Terumo Medical Corporation
$101
Cook Medical LLC
$60
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$55
Cleerly, Inc.
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$50
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$46
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$44
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$42
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$41
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$38
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$35
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$34
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$30
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$28
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$25
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$24
ABIOMED
$23
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
Teleflex LLC
$20
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$19
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$17
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
AtriCure, Inc.
$13
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
674
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MACNEAL HOSPITAL
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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. Bane is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in IL), 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. Bane experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bane performed 2,423 ekg interpretation and report 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. Bane receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bane received a total of $19,585 from 59 companies across 1,045 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. Bane's costs compare to other cardiologists in Berwyn?
Dr. Bane's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Bane) 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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