Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amit Pursnani, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Evanston, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
1000 CENTRAL ST STE 730, Evanston, IL 60201
8476638410
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1457514879 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pursnani

Dr. Amit Pursnani is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Evanston, IL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pursnani performed 1,673 Medicare services across 1,580 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pursnani received a total of $92,283 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 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. Pursnani 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 in practice ▲ 1,673 Medicare services $92,283 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,673
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in IL for cardiovascular disease
1,580
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~93 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
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.
458 $91 $383
CT coronary angiography data analysis
Review of CT scan data to assess the severity of heart artery disease and examine anatomical details.
228 $31 $338
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.
171 $7 $32
MRI of heart blood flow
An MRI scan that visualizes the flow of blood within the heart.
143 $10 $40
CT scan of heart with contrast
A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's structure.
138 $68 $280
MRI of heart with and without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the heart performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail.
125 $100 $440
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.
97 $74 $224
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.
69 $102 $300
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.
53 $108 $370
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.
48 $146 $538
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
36 $55 $239
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.
32 $17 $92
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.
32 $11 $69
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
17 $2 $14
MRI of heart with contrast and stress imaging
An MRI scan of the heart performed before and after the administration of contrast dye, including stress imaging to evaluate heart function under exertion.
15 $108 $524
Follow-up heart ultrasound
An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress.
11 $21 $93
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.
2.2% high complexity
58.0% medium
39.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$92,283
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,183/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.
13
Companies
93
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
$57,449 (62.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$17,974 (19.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,794 (18.2%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$66 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$18,158
2023
$57,920
2022
$15,689
2021
$22
2020
$19
2019
$239
2018
$237

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$17,974
Novo Nordisk Inc
$78
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Abbott Laboratories
$40
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$16
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
HeartFlow, Inc.
$61,625
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$17,974
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$12,101
Amgen Inc.
$152
Novo Nordisk Inc
$78
CVRx, Inc.
$69
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$66
Abbott Laboratories
$60
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$51
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$19
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$16
Top 3 companies account for 99.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · Artis Q floor · Artis icono floor · Artis pheno · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOMEMS · CoreValve Evolut · FFRct · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MAGNETOM Free.Max · MAGNETOM Sola · NAEOTOM Alpha · ONPATTRO · Repatha · SOMATOM Force · SOMATOM X.cite · Somatom Force · syngo Dynamics
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 (62%) 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.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
566
Per 100K population
10.9
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
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. Pursnani is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 6% of IL peers, 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. Pursnani experienced with ct scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pursnani performed 458 ct scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast 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. Pursnani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pursnani received a total of $92,283 from 13 companies across 93 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. Pursnani's costs compare to other cardiologists in Evanston?
Dr. Pursnani's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Pursnani) 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 →
About this page

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.

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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →