Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arash Sayari, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
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. Sayari 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. Sayari
Dr. Arash Sayari is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Chicago, IL, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sayari performed 979 Medicare services across 880 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sayari received a total of $142,443 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 159 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sayari 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 29% volume in IL
$142,443 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗979
Medicare services
Top 29% in IL for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
880
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~98 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. |
163 | $75 | $215 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
134 | $43 | $230 |
| 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. |
111 | $139 | $490 |
| 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. |
77 | $48 | $129 |
| 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. |
64 | $94 | $320 |
| 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. |
51 | $106 | $318 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
49 | $44 | $231 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
48 | $170 | $2,272 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
41 | $26 | $139 |
| 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. |
31 | $67 | $303 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
26 | $30 | $164 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
25 | $34 | $170 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
21 | $759 | $10,186 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas. |
21 | $60 | $306 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
19 | $222 | $3,440 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
19 | $110 | $1,392 |
| Hip X-ray, minimum 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $38 | $200 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 17 | $187 | $958 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
16 | $198 | $3,395 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
16 | $160 | $2,241 |
| Closed treatment of broken spine bone with cast or brace Non-surgical treatment of a spinal fracture using a cast or brace to stabilize the bone and promote healing. |
11 | $275 | $1,755 |
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.
1.9% high complexity
8.5% medium
89.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$142,443
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $28,489/year across 5 years
Top 17% in IL for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
159
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$96,035 (67.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$31,535 (22.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$13,036 (9.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,837 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$31,022
2023
$5,041
2022
$8,623
2021
$97,482
2018
$276
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$18,407
Stryker Corporation
$6,150
Augmedics Inc.
$4,511
Curiteva, Inc.
$380
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$321
Medtronic, Inc.
$229
Cerapedics Inc.
$170
Highridge Medical LLC
$166
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$163
Zavation Medical Products, LLC
$161
ZIMVIE INC.
$139
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$127
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$34
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$34
SI-BONE, INC.
$29
Top 3 companies account for 93.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$76,928
NuVasive, Inc.
$23,145
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$18,407
Stryker Corporation
$7,650
Augmedics Inc.
$4,511
Globus Medical, Inc.
$2,715
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$2,375
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,340
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$1,016
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$631
ZIMVIE INC.
$456
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$422
Curiteva, Inc.
$380
Medacta USA, Inc.
$342
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$276
SI-BONE, INC.
$235
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$231
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$196
Carlsmed, Inc.
$173
Cerapedics Inc.
$170
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$168
Highridge Medical LLC
$166
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$163
Zavation Medical Products, LLC
$161
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$127
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$20
OssDsign Incorporated
$19
Ethicon US, LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 83.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
12mm x 28mm · ALTERA · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · CONDUIT · Cervical-Stim · Degen · ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · Excelsius Robotics System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · Hooks (S114) · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · Invizia · Large 15 degree · MAZOR X SYSTEM · Mariner · Mazor X Stealth Edition · Mecta-C Cervical Cages · Mobi-C · MySpine · N/A · NextAR Knee · NorthStar · O-ARM · Other - Miscellaneous · PRESTIGE LP CERVICAL DISC SYSTEM · ProLift Expandable Interbody · Pulse · RIALTO SI FUSION SYSTEM · SPINE INSTRUMENTS ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT SETS · STEALTH AUTOGUIDE SYSTEM · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · STIM on Track · STRATAFIX · SYNFIX Evolution · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Spine · TLIF · Teligen · VERTECEM II · VITAL · VIVIGEN MIS DELIVERY SYSTEM · Vital · Vital Deformity · X-CORE · XLIF · Xvision · aprevo
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 →
The majority of payments (67%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER - VA CHICAGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
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. Sayari is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in IL), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 17% of IL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Sayari experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sayari performed 163 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. Sayari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sayari received a total of $142,443 from 28 companies across 159 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. Sayari's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Chicago?
Dr. Sayari's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Sayari) 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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