Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hamid Nazeer, D.O.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nazeer
Dr. Hamid Nazeer is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Chicago, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nazeer performed 1,935 Medicare services across 692 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nazeer received a total of $10,574 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 104 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology 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. Nazeer 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 40% volume in IL
$10,574 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,935
Medicare services
Top 40% in IL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
692
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,050 | $0 | $0 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
177 | $209 | $743 |
| 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. |
103 | $143 | $535 |
| 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. |
64 | $16 | $48 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
58 | $111 | $543 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 54 | $1 | $2 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
53 | $7 | $49 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
47 | $0 | $2 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, initial vein A procedure to widen a vein using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review. |
37 | $251 | $827 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
36 | $31 | $305 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
33 | $108 | $390 |
| Hemodialysis clot removal, balloon dilation, and stent placement This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit, dilating the dialysis segment with a balloon, and placing a stent, all under radiological review. |
32 | $448 | $2,605 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
26 | $386 | $1,192 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
24 | $8 | $55 |
| 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. |
24 | $34 | $103 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with stent placement A radiologist inserts a needle or tube into the hemodialysis circuit and places a stent in the dialysis segment while reviewing the procedure. |
19 | $278 | $856 |
| 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. |
19 | $41 | $131 |
| Pre-operative ultrasound for hemodialysis access A complete ultrasound assessment of artery and vein blood flow performed before surgery to evaluate hemodialysis access. |
17 | $104 | $384 |
| Mechanical removal of obstructive material from central venous tube This procedure involves the mechanical clearing of blockages or debris from a central venous catheter to restore its function. |
15 | $78 | $561 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
13 | $443 | $2,691 |
| 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. |
12 | $126 | $399 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
11 | $39 | $362 |
| Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access. |
11 | $212 | $662 |
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.
6.3% high complexity
80.4% medium
13.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,574
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,511/year across 7 years
Top 20% in IL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
104
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
$5,574 (52.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,000 (47.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$202
2023
$193
2022
$3,253
2021
$2,694
2020
$2,928
2019
$561
2018
$743
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$83
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$52
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$47
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 89.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$5,000
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,658
Inari Medical, Inc.
$539
EKOS Corporation
$447
Stryker Corporation
$353
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$299
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$255
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$132
Cook Medical LLC
$117
Boston Scientific Corporation
$99
Endocare, Inc.
$97
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$93
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$51
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$49
Terumo Medical Corporation
$49
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$47
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$47
TESARO, Inc.
$39
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$25
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$24
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$24
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
B. Braun Interventional Systems Inc.
$20
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$14
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 77.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANGIOJET · AZUR · Advance · Azur CX Detachable · BIOPINCE ULTRA · BIOSENTRY TRACT SEALANT SYSTEM · COVERA · Cook Medical Filters · Cook Medical Stents · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · DARZALEX · EKOSONIC · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · EkoSonic · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL - EMBOLICS · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · HawkOne · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · INTERLOCK · IVS - IVAS · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Lunderquist · OPTION · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pristine · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SOLERO · SOMATULINE DEPOT · SPINEJACK · VENATECH VASCULAR IMPLANT · Vascular · Vascular Closure Device · ZEJULA · ZILVER VENA · mild Device Kit
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 (53%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
103
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ROSELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
2.4 mi
2.4 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. Nazeer is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% 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. Nazeer experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nazeer performed 1,050 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Nazeer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nazeer received a total of $10,574 from 29 companies across 104 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. Nazeer's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Chicago?
Dr. Nazeer's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Nazeer) 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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