Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Osmanuddin Ahmed, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Interventional Cardiology
— Practice focused on catheter-based cardiac procedures
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. Ahmed
Dr. Osmanuddin Ahmed is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Chicago, IL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmed performed 1,618 Medicare services across 1,237 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmed received a total of $609,216 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 856 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. Ahmed 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 43% volume in IL
$609,216 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,618
Medicare services
Top 43% in IL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
1,237
Unique beneficiaries
$625
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
255 | $7 | $62 |
| Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed. |
209 | $94 | $330 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch A procedure to insert a tube into a secondary branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
125 | $336 | $2,394 |
| 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. |
125 | $572 | $4,017 |
| 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. |
125 | $31 | $110 |
| Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist. |
123 | $6,826 | $23,653 |
| 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. |
123 | $122 | $435 |
| 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. |
47 | $56 | $544 |
| 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. |
38 | $8 | $77 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
33 | $5 | $60 |
| 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. |
32 | $29 | $252 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
31 | $4 | $62 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
31 | $8 | $81 |
| 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. |
27 | $15 | $142 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
26 | $71 | $672 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
24 | $26 | $292 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
21 | $55 | $541 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
21 | $6 | $60 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
18 | $5 | $62 |
| 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. |
16 | $29 | $313 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
16 | $42 | $378 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
15 | $31 | $314 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
15 | $84 | $836 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower leg using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $6 | $61 |
| 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. |
13 | $214 | $2,163 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
13 | $6 | $63 |
| 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. |
12 | $6 | $115 |
| 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. |
12 | $54 | $545 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $29 | $206 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
12 | $7 | $68 |
| 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. |
12 | $110 | $471 |
| 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. |
11 | $24 | $246 |
| 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. |
11 | $92 | $364 |
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.
16.3% high complexity
18.1% medium
65.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$609,216
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $87,031/year across 7 years
Top 2% in IL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
856
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
$391,289 (64.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$175,653 (28.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$42,275 (6.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$107,511
2023
$168,612
2022
$154,458
2021
$88,619
2020
$44,208
2019
$22,636
2018
$23,172
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$56,875
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$15,000
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$10,080
Penumbra, Inc.
$5,162
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,337
Balt USA, LLC
$2,757
Instylla, Inc.
$2,515
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$2,156
GUERBET LLC
$2,076
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$1,750
Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated
$1,485
Canon Medical Systems Corporation
$1,000
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$649
Inari Medical, Inc.
$382
Abbott Laboratories
$378
Terumo Medical Corporation
$360
Okami Medical, Inc.
$279
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$111
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$71
Sirtex Medical Inc
$69
Cook Medical LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 76.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$218,455
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$80,561
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$67,217
Penumbra, Inc.
$39,330
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$33,853
Medtronic, Inc.
$26,548
Cook Incorporated
$24,442
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$13,351
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$11,955
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$10,798
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$9,175
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$8,275
GE HEALTHCARE
$7,029
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$5,282
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$5,109
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$5,094
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$4,564
Terumo Medical Corporation
$3,609
Organon LLC
$3,250
Inari Medical, Inc.
$3,050
Balt USA, LLC
$2,991
Instylla, Inc.
$2,515
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,473
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$2,269
Cook Medical LLC
$2,146
GUERBET LLC
$2,076
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,905
AbbVie, Inc.
$1,783
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,625
Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated
$1,485
Canon Medical Systems Corporation
$1,000
Ethicon US, LLC
$939
Abbott Laboratories
$819
EKOS Corporation
$601
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$537
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
$515
HeartFlow, Inc.
$447
IsoRay, Inc
$438
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$336
Embolx, Inc.
$300
Okami Medical, Inc.
$279
MediView XR, Inc.
$266
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$244
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$71
Sirtex Medical Inc
$69
Inceptus Medical, LLC
$52
Stryker Corporation
$46
Teleflex LLC
$23
Imperative Care, Inc
$20
Top 3 companies account for 60.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (64%) 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 2% for vascular & interventional radiology physician in IL.
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
103
Per 100K population
2.0
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. Ahmed is an interventional cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of IL peers, 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. Ahmed experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmed performed 255 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Ahmed receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmed received a total of $609,216 from 49 companies across 856 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. Ahmed's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Chicago?
Dr. Ahmed's average Medicare payment per service is $625. 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. Ahmed) 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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