Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Ofisi, MD
Surgery · 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ofisi 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. Ofisi
Dr. Joseph Ofisi is a surgery specialist in Chicago, IL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ofisi performed 34,573 Medicare services across 2,522 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ofisi received a total of $616 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Ofisi 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in IL
$616 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗34,573
Medicare services
Top 0% in IL for surgery
2,522
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab specimen collection travel allowance Reimbursement for one-way travel miles to collect laboratory specimens from patients who are homebound or in a nursing home. |
26,721 | $1 | $2 |
| Travel allowance for homebound lab specimen collection A prorated trip charge for one-way travel to collect a medically necessary laboratory specimen from a patient who is homebound or in a nursing home. |
2,076 | $11 | $25 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,992 | $8 | $10 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
549 | $45 | $60 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
448 | $63 | $110 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
262 | $106 | $170 |
| Injection, meropenem, 100 mg | 191 | $0 | $50 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
190 | $44 | $125 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
190 | $85 | $130 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
170 | $69 | $150 |
| Aspiration of abscess, blood, or cyst A procedure to remove fluid, pus, or blood from an abscess, hematoma, or cyst using a needle. |
138 | $84 | $165 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
119 | $12 | $30 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
81 | $33 | $60 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
68 | $155 | $260 |
| COVID-19 antibody test A blood test that detects antibodies to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. It provides a qualitative or semi-quantitative result to indicate whether antibodies are present. |
59 | $44 | $75 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
59 | $41 | $75 |
| Complex wound infection drainage after surgery A surgical procedure to drain a complex wound infection that occurs following a previous operation. |
57 | $176 | $305 |
| Physician review of home INR testing A physician reviews, interprets, and manages home INR testing results for patients with mechanical heart valves, chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meet Medicare coverage criteria. |
57 | $7 | $15 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
56 | $69 | $150 |
| Simple drainage of tailbone cyst A procedure to drain a cyst located at the tailbone. This involves making an incision to remove fluid or pus from the cyst. |
55 | $148 | $350 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
55 | $27 | $45 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
55 | $11 | $25 |
| Initial control of nose bleed and insertion of packing | 50 | $299 | $400 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
49 | $41 | $75 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
48 | $14 | $42 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
47 | $70 | $120 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
47 | $134 | $140 |
| Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation A procedure to remove excess blood or fluid that has collected in the body. |
46 | $92 | $200 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
41 | $16 | $20 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
40 | $20 | $50 |
| Vancomycin injection, 500 mg A 500 mg dose of vancomycin antibiotic is administered via injection. |
39 | $2 | $125 |
| Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
38 | $144 | $400 |
| DTaP vaccine (ages 7+) A vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) for individuals aged 7 years and older. |
38 | $29 | $156 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
37 | $16 | $25 |
| 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. |
35 | $149 | $250 |
| Chronic kidney disease education session A one-hour individual educational session focused on the care of chronic kidney disease. |
34 | $89 | $135 |
| Skin growth shaving, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves shaving off a small skin growth measuring 0.5 centimeters or less from the body, arms, or legs. |
31 | $60 | $175 |
| Drainage of deep thigh or knee abscess or blood collection A procedure to drain a deep abscess or accumulated blood from the thigh or knee area. |
28 | $562 | $800 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
27 | $60 | $220 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
27 | $51 | $220 |
| Surface bone biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the surface of a bone for laboratory examination. |
27 | $62 | $350 |
| Drainage of deep abscess or blood in pelvis or hip A procedure to drain a deep abscess or blood accumulation located in the pelvis or hip area near a joint. |
24 | $589 | $775 |
| Drainage of fluid-filled sacs in multiple foot joints This procedure involves draining fluid from the sacs located beneath the connective tissue in several joints of the foot. |
19 | $255 | $800 |
| 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. |
19 | $106 | $150 |
| Drainage of fluid-filled sac in foot joint This procedure involves draining fluid from a sac located beneath the connective tissue in a foot joint. |
18 | $166 | $525 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
18 | $37 | $100 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
16 | $55 | $150 |
| Drainage of deep abscess or blood accumulation of upper arm or elbow This procedure involves draining a deep abscess or a collection of blood from the upper arm or elbow area. |
16 | $273 | $450 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
15 | $139 | $300 |
| Home visit, new patient, moderate complexity A home visit for a new patient involving moderate medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
14 | $119 | $215 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface. The procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
13 | $68 | $220 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
12 | $122 | $125 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $32 | $50 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
1.2% medium
98.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$616
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $103/year across 6 years
Bottom 37% in IL for surgery
2
Companies
48
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
$616 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$14
2023
$70
2022
$24
2021
$106
2020
$169
2019
$234
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$498
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
COLLAGENASE SANTYL · NUZYRA · Santyl
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
935
Per 100K population
18.0
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER - VA CHICAGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
1.8 mi
1.8 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. Ofisi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Ofisi experienced with lab specimen collection travel allowance?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ofisi performed 26,721 lab specimen collection travel allowance 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. Ofisi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ofisi received a total of $616 from 2 companies across 48 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. Ofisi's costs compare to other surgerists in Chicago?
Dr. Ofisi's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Ofisi) 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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About this page
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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