Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Ficho, M.D., PH.D.
Internal Medicine · Glenview, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ficho 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. Ficho
Dr. Thomas Ficho is an internal medicine specialist in Glenview, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ficho performed 3,806 Medicare services across 3,288 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ficho received a total of $17,186 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 929 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Ficho 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 in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in IL
$17,186 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,806
Medicare services
Top 7% in IL for internal medicine
3,288
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~190 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. |
744 | $89 | $196 |
| 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. |
381 | $12 | $81 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
344 | $58 | $177 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
310 | $137 | $270 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
244 | $18 | $55 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
231 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
179 | $65 | $130 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
144 | $32 | $42 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
141 | $32 | $42 |
| 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. |
138 | $72 | $89 |
| 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. |
137 | $282 | $374 |
| 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. |
136 | $143 | $274 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
110 | $43 | $75 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
110 | $128 | $225 |
| 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. |
100 | $2 | $20 |
| 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. |
94 | $40 | $231 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
81 | $40 | $100 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
40 | $18 | $41 |
| 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. |
24 | $176 | $270 |
| 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. |
23 | $159 | $481 |
| 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. |
23 | $44 | $119 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
22 | $234 | $408 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
22 | $12 | $81 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
14 | $87 | $311 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
14 | $50 | $234 |
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 ↗$17,186
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,455/year across 7 years
Top 4% in IL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
929
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
$17,186 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,784
2023
$2,227
2022
$2,619
2021
$2,425
2020
$2,094
2019
$2,532
2018
$2,505
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$490
ABBVIE INC.
$406
Lilly USA, LLC
$293
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$240
PFIZER INC.
$235
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$227
Novo Nordisk Inc
$218
Amgen Inc.
$217
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$67
Medtronic, Inc.
$53
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$53
Exact Sciences Corporation
$49
Abbott Laboratories
$39
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
ORPHALAN INC
$20
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 42.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,553
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,284
PFIZER INC.
$1,258
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,232
Amgen Inc.
$1,209
ABBVIE INC.
$1,198
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$916
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$863
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$789
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$756
AbbVie Inc.
$601
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$429
Watermark Medical, Inc.
$338
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$283
Allergan, Inc.
$228
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$226
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$224
Shire North American Group Inc
$223
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$190
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$122
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$121
Exact Sciences Corporation
$120
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$119
VIVUS, Inc.
$113
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$93
AbbVie, Inc.
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$86
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$86
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$82
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$73
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$69
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$68
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Allergan Inc.
$61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$60
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$60
Medtronic, Inc.
$53
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$53
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$47
Abbott Laboratories
$39
Eisai Inc.
$38
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$37
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$35
EISAI INC.
$33
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$29
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$28
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Hologic, LLC
$27
Almatica Pharma LLC
$24
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$24
Mission Pharmacal Company
$24
ORPHALAN INC
$20
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$18
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$18
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Kaleo, Inc.
$14
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 29.7% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for internal medicine in IL.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
5,686
Per 100K population
109.6
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
CHICAGO BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
3.9 mi
3.9 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. Ficho is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of IL peers, 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. Ficho experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ficho performed 744 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. Ficho receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ficho received a total of $17,186 from 62 companies across 929 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. Ficho's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Glenview?
Dr. Ficho's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Ficho) 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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