Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Saera Arain Saleem, DPM

Podiatrist · Elmhurst, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
136 W VALLETTE ST STE 2, Elmhurst, IL 60126
6308343668
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1225025059 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. Arain Saleem 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. Arain Saleem

Dr. Saera Arain Saleem is a podiatrist in Elmhurst, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arain Saleem performed 1,082 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arain Saleem received a total of $2,135 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 36 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. Arain Saleem 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 of NPI registration ▲ 1,082 Medicare services $2,135 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,082
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in IL for podiatrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$56
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
Trimming of dystrophic nails
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
250 $11 $120
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
227 $70 $238
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.
142 $102 $336
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4
This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions.
138 $59 $120
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
106 $27 $92
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.
76 $88 $298
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion.
38 $56 $120
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.
29 $110 $440
Strapping, unna boot 24 $52 $169
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.
24 $37 $150
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
16 $53 $192
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
12 $78 $287
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 ↗
$2,135
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $305/year across 7 years
Top 28% in IL for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
36
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
$110
2023
$85
2022
$314
2021
$265
2020
$27
2019
$106
2018
$1,227

Payments by company (2024)

Medtronic, Inc.
$45
Abbott Laboratories
$43
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medwest Associates
$507
Arthrex, Inc.
$413
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$197
Organogenesis Inc.
$165
Bioventus LLC
$145
Novastep Inc.
$118
Stryker Corporation
$111
Boston Scientific Corporation
$110
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$110
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
Abbott Laboratories
$43
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$35
Nevro Corp.
$32
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$27
Paragon 28, Inc.
$27
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$12
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 52.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANCHORAGE · ASNIS · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Exogen · GRAFIX PL · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · ORTHOLOC · Omnia · PECAPLASTY · PROCLAIM · PURAPLY · Puraply · STRENSIQ · Senza · Stravix · TENOTAC · VARIAX · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · Zynrelef
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

Podiatrists in nearby ZIP areas
401
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

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. Arain Saleem is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Arain Saleem experienced with trimming of dystrophic nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arain Saleem performed 250 trimming of dystrophic nails 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. Arain Saleem receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arain Saleem received a total of $2,135 from 18 companies across 36 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. Arain Saleem's costs compare to other podiatrists in Elmhurst?
Dr. Arain Saleem's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Arain Saleem) 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 →
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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 →