Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bulent Arslan, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Arslan
Dr. Bulent Arslan is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Chicago, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arslan performed 560 Medicare services across 464 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arslan received a total of $267,788 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 400 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Arslan 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
▲ 560 Medicare services
$267,788 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗560
Medicare services
Bottom 22% in IL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
464
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
128 | $13 | $50 |
| 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. |
97 | $11 | $40 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
32 | $166 | $5,855 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
31 | $60 | $240 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
25 | $16 | $61 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
25 | $33 | $129 |
| Arterial tube insertion, first branch A procedure to insert a tube into the first branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
24 | $122 | $919 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function. |
24 | $82 | $180 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
23 | $59 | $195 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
22 | $73 | $177 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
22 | $10 | $41 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
15 | $210 | $891 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
15 | $124 | $510 |
| 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. |
15 | $101 | $221 |
| Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist. |
13 | $473 | $1,894 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 13 | $145 | $535 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 13 | $28 | $102 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
12 | $19 | $86 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
11 | $19 | $74 |
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.
8.4% high complexity
42.7% medium
48.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$267,788
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $38,255/year across 7 years
Top 5% in IL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
400
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$153,688 (57.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$95,782 (35.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,317 (6.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$56,737
2023
$24,804
2022
$26,003
2021
$27,442
2020
$31,347
2019
$62,451
2018
$39,003
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sirtex Medical Inc
$31,056
Cook Incorporated
$10,250
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$3,380
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,976
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,186
GE HEALTHCARE
$1,903
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$1,013
Canon Medical Systems Corporation
$1,000
Medtronic, Inc.
$962
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$810
Cook Medical LLC
$620
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$198
Kerecis Limited
$181
Inari Medical, Inc.
$176
Surmodics, Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 78.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cook Incorporated
$68,799
Biocompatibles UK Ltd
$40,425
Sirtex Medical Inc
$32,185
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$22,201
Penumbra, Inc.
$19,061
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$17,966
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13,486
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$12,243
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$11,271
Medtronic, Inc.
$9,368
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$5,609
Cook Medical LLC
$3,712
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$3,470
GE HEALTHCARE
$1,903
Canon Medical Systems Corporation
$1,000
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$795
Abbott Laboratories
$592
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$529
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$504
Inari Medical, Inc.
$461
Terumo Medical Corporation
$458
Stryker Corporation
$312
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$263
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$230
Kerecis Limited
$181
Brightwater medical Inc
$177
Balt USA, LLC
$166
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$116
Ethicon US, LLC
$106
GUERBET LLC
$77
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$52
Surmodics, Inc.
$25
Covidien LP
$20
AbbVie Inc.
$13
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 52.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ALPHAVAC · ANGIO-SEAL · ANGIOJET · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AlphaVac · Alphenix 4D CT · Angio Workstation Software · AngioVac · Artis Q · Artis icono floor · Artis zee · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Axios · BEADBLOCK USA · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · CONCERTO VERSA · CONCERTOTM · COOK · COOK MEDICAL ANGIOPLASTY · COOK MEDICAL EMBOLIZATION · COOK MEDICAL INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY · COOK MEDICAL LIVER ACCESS · COOK MEDICAL MICROPUNCTURE · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · COVERA · Concerto · Concerto Versa · Cook Medical Accessories · Cook Medical Drainage · Cook Medical Embolization · Cook Medical Liver Access · Cook Medical Stents · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · DUOPA · Diamondback Peripheral · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Ellipsys · Emboshield NAV6 system · Embozene · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · HAWKONE · HawkOne · HydroPearl · IN.PACT Admiral · INTERLOCK · INTERVENTIONAL ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Indigo · Indigo System · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAVA LES (Liquid Embolic System) · LUTONIX · Lipiodol · MISSION · MO.MA ULTRA · MVP · MetaCross · NAVICROSS · OBSIDIO · ONYX 18 · OPTION · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · POWER TRIALYSIS · Palindrome · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pounce Thrombectomy · Puraply · ROSCH-UCHIDA · RUBY Coil · Rosch-Uchida · Rotarex · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SPINEJACK · Spectranetics Undiv · SpyGlass Discover · Supera peripheral stent system · THERASPHERE - BIO · THERASPHERE-BIO · TORCON NB · TORNADO · TheraSphere Administration Set · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · Turbo Elite · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis w/ Controlled Expansion · VenaSeal · Venovo · ZENITH · ZILVER PTX · Zilver PTX
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 (57%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular & interventional radiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for vascular & interventional radiology physician in IL.
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
110
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER - VA CHICAGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
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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. Arslan is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Arslan experienced with ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arslan performed 128 ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access 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. Arslan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arslan received a total of $267,788 from 35 companies across 400 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. Arslan's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Chicago?
Dr. Arslan's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Arslan) 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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