Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Apoor Gami, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Elmhurst, IL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gami
Dr. Apoor Gami is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Elmhurst, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gami performed 6,604 Medicare services across 3,723 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gami received a total of $96,360 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 318 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gami 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 7% volume in IL
$96,360 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,604
Medicare services
Top 7% in IL for cardiovascular disease
3,723
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
1,138 | $17 | $100 |
| 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. |
1,124 | $97 | $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. |
1,016 | $11 | $100 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
789 | $21 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
370 | $149 | $499 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
360 | $27 | $100 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
204 | $57 | $199 |
| 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. |
183 | $98 | $300 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
154 | $21 | $100 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
144 | $43 | $200 |
| 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. |
134 | $132 | $400 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
128 | $11 | $101 |
| 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. |
98 | $702 | $1,600 |
| 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. |
81 | $140 | $500 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
69 | $20 | $100 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
68 | $58 | $400 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
67 | $81 | $297 |
| 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. |
40 | $16 | $100 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
39 | $22 | $100 |
| 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. |
38 | $6 | $63 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
37 | $75 | $300 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
36 | $51 | $197 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
33 | $15 | $100 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
31 | $61 | $200 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
25 | $421 | $1,200 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
24 | $89 | $300 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
21 | $64 | $200 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
20 | $70 | $300 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
19 | $396 | $1,100 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
17 | $15 | $50 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
15 | $465 | $1,400 |
| 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. |
15 | $116 | $400 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
14 | $262 | $1,000 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
14 | $811 | $2,500 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
14 | $90 | $300 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
13 | $766 | $2,100 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
12 | $302 | $800 |
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.
48.0% high complexity
3.4% medium
48.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$96,360
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,766/year across 7 years
Top 6% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
318
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$56,633 (58.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$34,450 (35.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,277 (5.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,664
2023
$33,863
2022
$20,859
2021
$16,306
2020
$4,340
2019
$7,609
2018
$719
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$5,617
CardioFocus, Inc.
$4,047
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$2,152
Boston Scientific Corporation
$159
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$142
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$142
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$85
Novo Nordisk Inc
$65
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$49
PFIZER INC.
$47
Amgen Inc.
$43
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
Imperative Care, Inc
$21
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Itamar Medical Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 93.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
CardioFocus, Inc.
$32,265
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19,980
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$18,663
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$8,938
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$7,188
Stryker Corporation
$4,400
ATRICURE, INC.
$750
PFIZER INC.
$584
Boston Scientific Corporation
$575
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$481
Abbott Laboratories
$405
Amgen Inc.
$371
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$178
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$177
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$144
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$142
Lundbeck LLC
$141
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$131
BIOTRONIK INC.
$105
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$91
Novo Nordisk Inc
$90
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$85
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$73
Medtronic, Inc.
$60
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$58
Itamar Medical Inc
$52
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$50
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$22
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$21
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$21
Imperative Care, Inc
$21
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$18
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 73.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9267) AngioSculpt CV RX · ACCOLADE SR · ACUITY Steerable · AQUAMANTYS · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · CVI Systems · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · FINISHING WIRE SUPPORTRAK · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL - BRADY · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · HEARTLIGHT SYSTEM · HeartLight System · INGEVITY MRI · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Micra · NORTHERA · Optimizer · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Pouch · QTRAK ELECTRODE · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quartet CRT Lead · RELIANCE 4 FRONT · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHOCKWAVE INTRAVASCULAR LITHOTRIPSY (IVL) SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2+ CORONARY · SYMPHONY CATHETER · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · TRULICITY · VENASEAL · VIGILANT X4 CRT-D · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WatchPAT · WatchPATONE · Wegovy · XARELTO · XYREM · XYWAV · ZIPSEAL 16 SURGICAL SKIN CLOSURE KIT · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device
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 →
The majority of payments (59%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for cardiovascular disease in IL.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
666
Per 100K population
71.8
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital
ELMHURST MEMORIAL 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. Gami is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in IL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Gami experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gami performed 1,138 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Gami receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gami received a total of $96,360 from 36 companies across 318 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. Gami's costs compare to other cardiologists in Elmhurst?
Dr. Gami's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Gami) 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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