Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amado Rueda, MD

Family Medicine · Cicero, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6035 W CERMAK RD, Cicero, IL 60804
7086565230
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1750317061 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 Dr. Rueda

Dr. Amado Rueda is a family medicine specialist in Cicero, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rueda performed 485 Medicare services across 271 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rueda received a total of $9,697 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 534 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Rueda 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 50% volume in IL $9,697 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
485
Medicare services
Top 50% in IL for family medicine
271
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~24 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
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.
228 $88 $250
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.
167 $47 $150
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
62 $134 $300
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.
28 $11 $100
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,697
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,385/year across 7 years
Top 4% in IL for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
534
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
$9,602 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$95 (1.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,731
2023
$1,549
2022
$1,195
2021
$1,432
2020
$1,145
2019
$1,493
2018
$1,152

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$305
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$257
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$198
Abbott Laboratories
$184
ABBVIE INC.
$175
Lilly USA, LLC
$105
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$104
Ardelyx, Inc.
$99
PFIZER INC.
$98
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$70
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Exact Sciences Corporation
$37
Amgen Inc.
$24
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,793
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,682
Lilly USA, LLC
$874
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$833
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$370
AbbVie Inc.
$359
PFIZER INC.
$348
Abbott Laboratories
$315
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$313
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$309
ABBVIE INC.
$254
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$248
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$245
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$233
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$186
Allergan, Inc.
$161
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$142
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$130
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Ardelyx, Inc.
$99
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$95
Amgen Inc.
$74
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
Dexcom, Inc.
$62
Exact Sciences Corporation
$61
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$54
DEXCOM, INC.
$54
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$30
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$23
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$20
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$20
Allergan Inc.
$18
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$16
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.9% 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 →

Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in IL.

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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,145
Per 100K population
60.6
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
MACNEAL HOSPITAL
1.6 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. Rueda is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Rueda experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rueda performed 228 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Rueda receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rueda received a total of $9,697 from 38 companies across 534 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. Rueda's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Cicero?
Dr. Rueda's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Rueda) 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 →
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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →