Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Raheemuddin Nazeer, M.D.

Rheumatology · Geneva, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
2535 SODERQUIST CT, Geneva, IL 60134
6305841400
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1043309123 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. Nazeer

Dr. Raheemuddin Nazeer is a rheumatology specialist in Geneva, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nazeer performed 62,758 Medicare services across 799 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nazeer received a total of $77,836 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 226 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nazeer 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 16% volume in IL $77,836 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
62,758
Medicare services
Top 16% in IL for rheumatology
799
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,303 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
Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis 50,611 $8 $15
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 10,860 $18 $33
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
657 $11 $72
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.
293 $94 $222
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.
128 $129 $296
Bone density scan (DEXA)
A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures.
46 $39 $305
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.
42 $146 $300
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
33 $42 $156
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.
31 $86 $191
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.
27 $68 $150
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 19 $179 $372
Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine
This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures.
11 $54 $305
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 ↗
$77,836
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $12,973/year across 6 years
Top 6% in IL for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
226
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$69,209 (88.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,931 (8.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,696 (2.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$51,699
2023
$17,029
2022
$2,618
2021
$244
2019
$2,736
2018
$3,510

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$49,218
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,376
ABBVIE INC.
$31
UCB, Inc.
$29
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$51,473
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16,820
Horizon Pharma plc
$3,112
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,560
Celgene Corporation
$1,581
AbbVie, Inc.
$817
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$318
ABBVIE INC.
$314
UCB, Inc.
$202
Lilly USA, LLC
$158
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$115
Radius Health, Inc.
$80
PFIZER INC.
$53
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$49
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$47
AbbVie Inc.
$36
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
GENZYME CORPORATION
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 91.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Humira · ILARIS · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · ORENCIA · Otezla · PENNSAID · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · RAYOS · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rinvoq · SIMPONI · SKYRIZI · STELARA · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · UPLIZNA · Uloric · XELJANZ
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 (89%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in rheumatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for rheumatology in IL.

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Geographic Context

Rheumatologists within 10 mi
50
Per 100K population
9.7
County median income
$100,678
Nearest hospital
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE DELNOR COMMUNITY 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. Nazeer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Nazeer experienced with romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nazeer performed 50,611 romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis 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. Nazeer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nazeer received a total of $77,836 from 20 companies across 226 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. Nazeer's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Geneva?
Dr. Nazeer's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Nazeer) 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 →