Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andrew Beaser
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Beaser
Dr. Andrew Beaser is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Chicago, IL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beaser performed 3,661 Medicare services across 2,220 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beaser received a total of $38,079 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 307 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. 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. Beaser 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 31% volume in IL
$38,079 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,661
Medicare services
Top 31% in IL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
2,220
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,055 | $7 | $61 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
431 | $21 | $193 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
255 | $22 | $193 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
231 | $30 | $494 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
162 | $23 | $247 |
| 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. |
96 | $110 | $822 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
48 | $22 | $191 |
| 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. |
45 | $65 | $286 |
| 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. |
38 | $94 | $424 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
37 | $30 | $380 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
36 | $50 | $702 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
35 | $19 | $161 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
23 | $19 | $147 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
22 | $47 | $466 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
20 | $88 | $899 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
18 | $866 | $9,300 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
16 | $826 | $7,530 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
15 | $281 | $3,478 |
| 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. |
14 | $12 | $126 |
| 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. |
14 | $143 | $663 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
13 | $33 | $392 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
13 | $61 | $1,032 |
| Heart rhythm ablation for ventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the lower chambers that causes rapid or irregular heartbeats. This is done using a catheter during an electrophysiologic evaluation. |
12 | $924 | $9,500 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
12 | $69 | $288 |
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.
15.4% high complexity
0.4% medium
84.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,079
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,440/year across 7 years
Top 28% in IL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
307
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
$35,130 (92.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,960 (5.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$989 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$23,642
2023
$1,730
2022
$3,736
2021
$1,801
2020
$179
2019
$4,361
2018
$2,630
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$19,464
Cook Incorporated
$1,960
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,054
Medtronic, Inc.
$334
BIOTRONIK INC.
$225
ATRICURE, INC.
$178
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$170
Philips North America LLC
$131
Elutia, Inc.
$69
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$56
Cook Medical LLC
$1
Top 3 companies account for 95.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$22,407
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,568
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,497
Cook Incorporated
$1,960
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,862
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,257
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$798
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$666
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$310
PFIZER INC.
$236
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$234
CVRx, Inc.
$203
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$196
ATRICURE, INC.
$178
GE Healthcare
$160
Philips North America LLC
$131
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$131
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$79
Elutia, Inc.
$69
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$38
Amgen Inc.
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$15
Cook Medical LLC
$1
Top 3 companies account for 77.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6557) Mechanical Tools · (9278) Bridge · (9520) IGT Devices Undivided · ASSURITY · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor · Adapta · Azure · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · CLARIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Carto 3 · Claria MRI · Cobalt · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVOLUTION · Edora · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Evera · FEMOSTOP · FUROSCIX · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Brady · General - Therapies · GlideLight · HeartMate · INTELLANAV · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · Medtronic External Pacemakers · Micra · Mozec NC PTCA Balloon · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · Optimizer Smart System · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PULSESELECT · Performa · Pouch · QDOT MICRO Catheter · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rhythmia Mapping System · SELECTSECURE · SENSOR ENABLED · SPRINT QUATTRO SECURE S MRI SURESCAN · SelectSecure · Sprint Quattro · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TYRX · VISA AF MRI VR SURESCAN · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
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. Beaser is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Beaser experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beaser performed 2,055 ekg interpretation and report 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. Beaser receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beaser received a total of $38,079 from 25 companies across 307 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. Beaser's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Chicago?
Dr. Beaser's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Beaser) 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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