Medicare Enrolled

Sean Sachdev

Radiology - Diagnostic · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
251 E HURON ST # LC-178, Chicago, IL 60611
3129262520
Registered in NPPES since 2011
NPI: 1558640300 verify on NPPES ↗
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 Sachdev

Sean Sachdev is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Chicago, IL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Sachdev performed 3,210 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Sachdev received a total of $32,086 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 36 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Sachdev 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.

✓ 15 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 12% volume in IL $32,086 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,210
Medicare services
Top 12% in IL for radiology - diagnostic
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Calculation of radiation therapy dose 777 $28 $265
CT guidance for radiation therapy
This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery.
628 $37 $237
Stereoscopic X-ray guidance for radiation therapy localization
This procedure uses stereoscopic X-ray imaging to precisely locate the target area for radiation therapy delivery.
435 $17 $110
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device
This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated.
427 $50 $500
Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions
Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions.
211 $161 $1,350
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
131 $79 $250
Complex radiation therapy planning 104 $145 $2,000
Design and construction of radiation treatment device
This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment.
90 $189 $1,192
High precision radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body.
78 $350 $2,084
Radiation treatment planning, complex
This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment.
64 $70 $1,100
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 53 $153 $516
3D radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery.
41 $186 $1,500
Fractionated radiation therapy for cranial lesion
Treatment using radiation delivered in multiple sessions to manage a lesion in the head.
30 $551 $3,493
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.
30 $50 $187
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
27 $55 $175
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.
26 $69 $238
Complete single session cranial lesion radiation therapy
A single-session radiation treatment course for a lesion in the head. This procedure involves delivering targeted radiation to the cranial area during one visit.
22 $365 $3,800
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.
19 $122 $335
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.
17 $111 $414
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$32,086
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $8,021/year across 4 years
Top 5% in IL for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
36
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$28,983
2023
$1,275
2022
$1,361
2019
$468

Payments by company (2024)

PFIZER INC.
$14,228
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$13,702
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$1,053
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$15,423
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$13,702
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$1,053
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$861
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$318
Brainlab, Inc.
$284
RefleXion Medical, Inc.
$213
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$103
Top 3 companies account for 94.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Erleada · ILLUCCIX · ORGOVYX · PYLARIFY · REFLEXION MEDICAL RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM · XTANDI · Xtandi
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Radiology - diagnostics in nearby ZIP areas
132
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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

Sachdev is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in IL), with 15 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sachdev experienced with calculation of radiation therapy dose?
Based on Medicare claims data, Sachdev performed 777 calculation of radiation therapy dose services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Sachdev receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Sachdev received a total of $32,086 from 9 companies across 36 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Sachdev's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Chicago?
Sachdev's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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 Sachdev) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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