Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Blain, D.O.

Family Medicine · Eldorado, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1401 US HIGHWAY 45 N, Eldorado, IL 62930
6182732951
Registered in NPPES since 2007
NPI: 1801076146 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. Blain 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. Blain

Dr. Michael Blain is a family medicine specialist in Eldorado, IL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blain performed 154 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blain received a total of $5,947 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 319 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 Dr. Blain 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.

✓ 18 years of NPI registration ▲ 154 Medicare services $5,947 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
154
Medicare services
Bottom 20% in IL for family medicine
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$18
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
Respiratory virus detection test
A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses.
76 $30 $85
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
45 $2 $5
Strep A rapid test
A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation.
21 $16 $28
Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing.
12 $4 $21
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 ↗
$5,947
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $850/year across 7 years
Top 7% in IL for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
319
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
$785
2023
$843
2022
$1,444
2021
$1,174
2020
$810
2019
$497
2018
$393

Payments by company (2024)

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$142
Braeburn Inc.
$84
ABBVIE INC.
$73
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$69
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$56
Lundbeck LLC
$51
Dexcom, Inc.
$46
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$43
Insulet Corporation
$40
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$27
Seqirus USA Inc
$27
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$19
Organon Llc
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alkermes, Inc.
$941
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$663
USWM, LLC
$583
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$351
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$350
Lilly USA, LLC
$336
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$304
ITI, Inc.
$238
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$221
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$191
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$177
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$173
Dexcom, Inc.
$134
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$132
Lundbeck LLC
$129
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$110
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Braeburn Inc.
$104
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
Insulet Corporation
$74
ABBVIE INC.
$73
Indivior Inc.
$66
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
PFIZER INC.
$34
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$31
US WorldMeds, LLC
$31
Seqirus USA Inc
$27
AbbVie Inc.
$21
Eisai Inc.
$20
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$19
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$17
Organon Llc
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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

Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
31
County median income
$54,945
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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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

Dr. Blain is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 18 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. Blain experienced with respiratory virus detection test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blain performed 76 respiratory virus detection test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Blain receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blain received a total of $5,947 from 39 companies across 319 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 Dr. Blain's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Eldorado?
Dr. Blain's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Blain) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →