Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Brady, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Consulting-driven
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. Brady 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. Brady
Dr. Peter Brady is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Chicago, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brady performed 3,420 Medicare services across 2,230 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brady received a total of $54,817 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 232 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Brady 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 25% volume in IL
$54,817 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,420
Medicare services
Top 25% in IL for cardiovascular disease
2,230
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
2,190 | $6 | $31 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
166 | $20 | $156 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
150 | $22 | $197 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
114 | $11 | $82 |
| 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. |
106 | $100 | $259 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
84 | $52 | $166 |
| 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. |
74 | $143 | $369 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
73 | $27 | $309 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
53 | $21 | $54 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
47 | $65 | $196 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
39 | $322 | $1,180 |
| 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. |
39 | $120 | $352 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
31 | $37 | $115 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
28 | $18 | $51 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
27 | $15 | $156 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
22 | $8 | $22 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
21 | $88 | $303 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $102 | $322 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
19 | $21 | $132 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
19 | $12 | $107 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
17 | $449 | $2,240 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $184 | $465 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
14 | $15 | $147 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
14 | $65 | $210 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
14 | $81 | $277 |
| 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. |
12 | $71 | $185 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
11 | $12 | $91 |
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.
13.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
86.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$54,817
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,831/year across 7 years
Top 8% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
232
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$34,560 (63.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,997 (21.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,261 (15.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,377
2023
$34,850
2022
$2,877
2021
$1,561
2020
$8,330
2019
$1,107
2018
$1,716
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$4,169
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$126
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$41
Boston Scientific Corporation
$40
Top 3 companies account for 99.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$51,513
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,297
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$705
Medtronic, Inc.
$363
Boston Scientific Corporation
$267
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$185
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$147
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$126
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$56
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$41
Amgen Inc.
$30
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$19
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$13
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$11
Top 3 companies account for 97.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSOLUTE PRO · ACCENT · ASSURITY · AVEIR · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Anthem CRT Pacemaker · Artis Q ceiling · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · BioMonitor · CARTO 3 · CONFIRM RX · CardioMEMS HF System · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENSITE PRECISION · EP-WorkMate Claris System · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · GENERAL THERAPIES · GlideLight · HemoSphere · LINQ II · Lasers · LifeVest · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · OPTIMIZER SMART SYSTEM · PENTARAY · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · QUADRA ALLURE MP · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · Rivacor · S-ICD System Magnet · THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH · TYRX · VersaCross Access Solution · ViewMate Intracardiac Echo · WATCHMAN FLX · ZIO XT Patch
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 (63%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for cardiovascular disease in IL.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
573
Per 100K population
11.0
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC 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. Brady is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in IL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of IL peers, with 20 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. Brady experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brady performed 2,190 ekg interpretation and report 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. Brady receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brady received a total of $54,817 from 17 companies across 232 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. Brady's costs compare to other cardiologists in Chicago?
Dr. Brady's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Brady) 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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