Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Muhammad Asad Ali, MD,FACC,FSCAI
Internal Medicine · Elgin, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Ali 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. Ali
Dr. Muhammad Asad Ali is an internal medicine specialist in Elgin, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ali performed 10,002 Medicare services across 2,982 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ali received a total of $6,207 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 323 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. Ali 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 2% volume in IL
$6,207 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,002
Medicare services
Top 2% in IL for internal medicine
2,982
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,902 | $49 | $75 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
1,329 | $41 | $100 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
1,148 | $40 | $75 |
| 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. |
1,093 | $96 | $300 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
1,022 | $32 | $65 |
| 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. |
985 | $12 | $45 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
388 | $4 | $25 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
277 | $149 | $500 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
205 | $17 | $64 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 187 | $31 | $45 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
129 | $35 | $50 |
| 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. |
116 | $98 | $250 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
103 | $21 | $50 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
101 | $702 | $1,600 |
| 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. |
95 | $147 | $500 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
90 | $53 | $100 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
89 | $55 | $500 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
78 | $47 | $140 |
| 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. |
65 | $7 | $20 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
64 | $16 | $65 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
62 | $112 | $175 |
| 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. |
62 | $143 | $400 |
| 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. |
58 | $146 | $350 |
| 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. |
46 | $129 | $350 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
42 | $41 | $70 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
35 | $33 | $75 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
29 | $26 | $60 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
29 | $82 | $198 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
24 | $124 | $500 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
22 | $29 | $35 |
| 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. |
19 | $65 | $250 |
| 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. |
18 | $159 | $400 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
17 | $200 | $500 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
14 | $98 | $255 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
12 | $18 | $75 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
12 | $178 | $650 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
12 | $56 | $180 |
| 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. |
12 | $202 | $450 |
| Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 11 | $66 | $250 |
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.
3.2% high complexity
4.5% medium
92.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,207
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $887/year across 7 years
Top 11% in IL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
323
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
$6,112 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$95 (1.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,175
2023
$967
2022
$1,342
2021
$1,261
2020
$601
2019
$621
2018
$240
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$279
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$179
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$140
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$119
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$95
Novo Nordisk Inc
$90
PFIZER INC.
$81
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$27
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$26
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$998
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$686
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$565
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$463
Novo Nordisk Inc
$416
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$345
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$315
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$310
PFIZER INC.
$284
Lilly USA, LLC
$261
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$217
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$209
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$141
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$129
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$113
Amgen Inc.
$97
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$91
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$85
Medtronic, Inc.
$41
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$37
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$35
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$33
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$27
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$25
ABIOMED
$25
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$23
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
MEDICOMP INC
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
Resmed Corp
$15
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · Adempas · AirSense · Arcalyst · BPRO BT AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · Cardiac Monitor · ClosureFast · Corlanor · Definity · DreamStat Cpap Pro · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GATTEX · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KEVEYIS · Kerendia · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LIBTAYO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MOUNJARO · MULTAQ · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Ozempic · PRADAXA · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · TRULICITY · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · Vascepa · VenaCure 1470 Pro · VenaSeal · Verquvo · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZYPITAMAG
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.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,582
Per 100K population
306.5
County median income
$100,678
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE SHERMAN 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. Ali is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Ali experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ali performed 1,902 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Ali receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ali received a total of $6,207 from 39 companies across 323 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. Ali's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Elgin?
Dr. Ali's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Ali) 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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