Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Chemello, D.O.
Family Medicine · Frankfort, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chemello 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. Chemello
Dr. Paul Chemello is a family medicine specialist in Frankfort, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chemello performed 3,226 Medicare services across 2,013 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chemello received a total of $11,616 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 680 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Chemello 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in IL
$11,616 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,226
Medicare services
Top 4% in IL for family medicine
2,013
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,151 | $86 | $259 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
819 | $8 | $22 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
324 | $131 | $316 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
193 | $9 | $68 |
| 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. |
117 | $64 | $178 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
116 | $32 | $54 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
111 | $72 | $112 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
86 | $6 | $82 |
| 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. |
71 | $11 | $82 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
50 | $32 | $51 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
37 | $166 | $474 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
36 | $171 | $353 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
29 | $283 | $461 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
25 | $40 | $168 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
23 | $169 | $482 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
13 | $2 | $21 |
| 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. |
13 | $77 | $352 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
12 | $131 | $159 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,616
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,659/year across 7 years
Top 3% in IL for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
680
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
$10,906 (93.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$710 (6.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,654
2023
$2,076
2022
$1,617
2021
$2,090
2020
$773
2019
$1,726
2018
$1,680
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$302
PFIZER INC.
$258
Lilly USA, LLC
$254
Novo Nordisk Inc
$151
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$131
Amgen Inc.
$85
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$55
Dexcom, Inc.
$48
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$37
Lundbeck LLC
$36
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$31
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,457
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,310
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,295
Lilly USA, LLC
$860
PFIZER INC.
$764
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$730
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$707
ABBVIE INC.
$507
AbbVie Inc.
$439
Amgen Inc.
$322
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$282
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$277
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$253
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$224
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$182
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$176
Abbott Laboratories
$167
Exact Sciences Corporation
$145
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$140
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$118
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$105
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$91
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$88
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
Genentech USA, Inc.
$62
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$61
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$54
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$51
Lundbeck LLC
$50
Dexcom, Inc.
$48
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$46
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$39
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
Organon LLC
$38
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$26
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
Sobi, Inc
$24
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$20
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$15
Coloplast Corp
$15
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$14
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$13
Sonex Health, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in IL.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,129
Per 100K population
161.6
County median income
$107,799
Nearest hospital
SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERS
6.6 mi
6.6 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. Chemello is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of IL peers, with 19 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. Chemello experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chemello performed 1,151 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Chemello receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chemello received a total of $11,616 from 48 companies across 680 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. Chemello's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Frankfort?
Dr. Chemello's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Chemello) 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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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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