Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Ziffra, D.O.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Downers Grove, IL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ziffra
Dr. Jeffrey Ziffra is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Downers Grove, IL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ziffra performed 3,575 Medicare services across 2,946 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ziffra received a total of $4,272 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Ziffra 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in IL
$4,272 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,575
Medicare services
Top 5% in IL for student in an organized health care education/training program
2,946
Unique beneficiaries
$98
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
571 | $141 | $723 |
| 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. |
433 | $93 | $259 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
248 | $94 | $247 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
180 | $86 | $395 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
163 | $144 | $837 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
145 | $2 | $32 |
| 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. |
144 | $102 | $304 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
136 | $42 | $92 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
132 | $319 | $600 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
103 | $6 | $26 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
102 | $19 | $173 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
102 | $20 | $160 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
94 | $188 | $898 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
91 | $83 | $351 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
91 | $14 | $61 |
| 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. |
81 | $6 | $31 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
70 | $50 | $343 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
64 | $15 | $81 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
64 | $10 | $54 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
62 | $353 | $1,607 |
| 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. |
61 | $67 | $418 |
| 3D ultrasound of heart for congenital heart defects This procedure uses three-dimensional ultrasound imaging to evaluate the structure of the heart during an assessment for congenital heart defects. |
51 | $19 | $133 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
47 | $8 | $22 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram during heart surgery An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus while surgery on the heart or major blood vessels is taking place, including a written report. |
40 | $180 | $775 |
| 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. |
37 | $136 | $352 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
36 | $58 | $168 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 35 | $31 | $86 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
31 | $150 | $611 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
30 | $198 | $1,204 |
| 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. |
29 | $12 | $82 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
27 | $176 | $678 |
| 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. |
25 | $136 | $369 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $138 | $444 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
18 | $136 | $754 |
| SPECT nuclear medicine scan, 1 area A nuclear medicine imaging test using a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan to create detailed images of one specific area of the body. |
11 | $41 | $152 |
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.
11.6% high complexity
54.0% medium
34.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,272
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $610/year across 7 years
Top 7% in IL for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
87
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
$4,165 (97.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$107 (2.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,482
2023
$374
2022
$460
2021
$383
2020
$1,337
2019
$12
2018
$224
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,213
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$131
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$70
Medtronic, Inc.
$68
Top 3 companies account for 95.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$1,749
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,090
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$352
Medtronic, Inc.
$177
HeartFlow, Inc.
$151
Boston Scientific Corporation
$141
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$107
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$100
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$70
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$57
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$49
ABIOMED
$49
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$39
PFIZER INC.
$28
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$25
Terumo Medical Corporation
$23
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$17
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$14
Relypsa, Inc.
$12
Novo Nordisk Inc
$12
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 74.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4066) Tack Endo Sys ATK · (6571) Eagle Eye · (9148) ICE 3D · AMPLATZER AMULET · BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CoreValve Evolut · DEFINITY · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EVOQUE · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FFRct · Impella · LifeVest · METACROSS OTW · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · Mozec Rx PTCA Balloon · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PRADAXA · RYBELSUS · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · UPTRAVI · VYNDAQEL · Veltassa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for student in an organized health care education/training program in IL.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
7,781
Per 100K population
839.1
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
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. Ziffra is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of IL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ziffra experienced with ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ziffra performed 571 ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral 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. Ziffra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ziffra received a total of $4,272 from 21 companies across 87 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. Ziffra's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Downers Grove?
Dr. Ziffra's average Medicare payment per service is $98. 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. Ziffra) 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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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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