Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Luay Rifai
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Evergreen Park, IL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rifai
Dr. Luay Rifai is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Evergreen Park, IL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rifai performed 5,904 Medicare services across 4,098 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rifai received a total of $2,930 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Rifai 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in IL
$2,930 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,904
Medicare services
Top 2% in IL for student in an organized health care education/training program
4,098
Unique beneficiaries
$181
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~347 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,324 | $42 | $110 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 651 | $411 | $700 |
| 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. |
579 | $99 | $210 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
475 | $133 | $588 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
330 | $57 | $180 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
326 | $1,364 | $6,000 |
| 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. |
250 | $104 | $200 |
| 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. |
238 | $7 | $26 |
| 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. |
225 | $111 | $331 |
| 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. |
183 | $66 | $180 |
| 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. |
176 | $144 | $340 |
| 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. |
141 | $166 | $501 |
| 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. |
133 | $17 | $200 |
| 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. |
133 | $11 | $200 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
119 | $20 | $82 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
71 | $62 | $400 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
57 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
52 | $12 | $60 |
| 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. |
41 | $53 | $235 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
40 | $216 | $650 |
| 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. |
40 | $66 | $140 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
36 | $150 | $600 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
31 | $86 | $572 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
29 | $14 | $110 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
29 | $2 | $95 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
29 | $55 | $229 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
28 | $6 | $25 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $109 | $280 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 26 | $184 | $338 |
| 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. |
23 | $90 | $361 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
21 | $8 | $25 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
18 | $10 | $33 |
| 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. |
12 | $4 | $15 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
11 | $16 | $80 |
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.
9.1% high complexity
50.3% medium
40.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,930
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $419/year across 7 years
Top 10% in IL for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
150
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
$2,930 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$278
2023
$302
2022
$495
2021
$1,019
2020
$130
2019
$446
2018
$259
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$46
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$36
Boston Scientific Corporation
$28
BIOTRONIK INC.
$27
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
CVRx, Inc.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Philips North America LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 39.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$355
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$323
Novo Nordisk Inc
$322
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$315
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$262
Boston Scientific Corporation
$206
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$196
Abbott Laboratories
$144
PFIZER INC.
$130
Amgen Inc.
$111
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$86
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$80
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$46
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$41
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$39
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$39
BIOTRONIK INC.
$27
CVRx, Inc.
$18
CORDIS US CORP.
$17
Philips North America LLC
$15
Jubilant DraxImage Inc.
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK4) MCOT · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · INJECTAFER · INSPIRE · JARDIANCE · LifeVest · MULTAQ · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Ozempic · PRADAXA · Pulsar-18 T3 · RAIN SHEATH · RUBY-FILL · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · UPTRAVI · VIGILANT · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for student in an organized health care education/training program in IL.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
7,595
Per 100K population
146.5
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
OSF LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Rifai is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of IL peers, with 17 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. Rifai experienced with regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rifai performed 1,324 regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test 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. Rifai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rifai received a total of $2,930 from 24 companies across 150 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. Rifai's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Evergreen Park?
Dr. Rifai's average Medicare payment per service is $181. 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. Rifai) 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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