Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Saira Khanna, MD

Internal Medicine · Des Plaines, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2454 E DEMPSTER ST STE 400, Des Plaines, IL 60016
8472990700
In practice since 2018 (8 years)
NPI: 1447744172 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Khanna 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. Khanna

Dr. Saira Khanna is an internal medicine specialist in Des Plaines, IL, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Khanna performed 108 Medicare services across 106 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Khanna received a total of $4,454 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Khanna 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.

✓ 8 years in practice ▲ 108 Medicare services $4,454 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
108
Medicare services
Bottom 10% in IL for internal medicine
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
106
Unique beneficiaries
$137
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~14 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
Retinal membrane and internal limiting membrane removal
A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the retina along with the internal limiting membrane of the retina.
 45 $136 $660
Retinal detachment repair with fluid drainage
A surgical procedure to reattach a detached retina by draining excess fluid from the space between the lens and the retina.
 23 $140 $626
Complex detached retina repair with eye fluid drainage
A surgical procedure to repair a detached retina and drain fluid located between the lens and the retina.
 21 $159 $691
Vitreous removal between lens and retina
This procedure involves the removal of the vitreous fluid located between the lens and the retina of the eye.
 19 $110 $392
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 ↗
$4,454
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $742/year across 6 years
Top 14% in IL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
58
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
$3,900 (87.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$554 (12.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,027
2023
$1,148
2022
$613
2021
$618
2020
$316
2019
$732

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$460
Genentech, Inc.
$141
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$141
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$127
Alcon Vision LLC
$94
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$43
Genentech USA, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 72.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$704
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$661
Allergan, Inc.
$434
Genentech USA, Inc.
$300
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$248
Allergan Inc.
$248
Alcon Vision LLC
$236
ABBVIE INC.
$227
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$198
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$194
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$179
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$144
Genentech, Inc.
$141
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$134
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Biogen, Inc.
$111
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$69
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$61
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$47
Top 3 companies account for 40.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BEOVU · Cimerli · ENVISTA · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · ILUVIEN · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · NGENUITY · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OZURDEX · STELLARIS · VISUDYNE · VUITY · Vabysmo · XERESE · XIPERE · YUTIQ
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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
6,045
Per 100K population
116.6
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
CHICAGO BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
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. Khanna is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of IL peers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Khanna experienced with retinal membrane and internal limiting membrane removal?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Khanna performed 45 retinal membrane and internal limiting membrane removal 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. Khanna receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Khanna received a total of $4,454 from 19 companies across 58 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. Khanna's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Des Plaines?
Dr. Khanna's average Medicare payment per service is $137. 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. Khanna) 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.

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 →