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Dr. Ahmed Hashim, MD
Optician · Gurnee, 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. Hashim
Dr. Ahmed Hashim is an optician specialist in Gurnee, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hashim performed 6,050 Medicare services across 3,807 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hashim received a total of $5,891 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 290 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Hashim 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 9% volume in IL
$5,891 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,050
Medicare services
Top 9% in IL for optician
3,807
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~302 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,701 | $66 | $195 |
| 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. |
991 | $7 | $30 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
460 | $43 | $75 |
| 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. |
421 | $108 | $300 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
321 | $149 | $632 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
314 | $97 | $400 |
| 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. |
213 | $84 | $300 |
| 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. |
168 | $352 | $1,652 |
| 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. |
157 | $52 | $295 |
| 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. |
146 | $100 | $280 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
122 | $11 | $45 |
| 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. |
117 | $10 | $65 |
| 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. |
104 | $17 | $100 |
| 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. |
104 | $12 | $75 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
82 | $19 | $72 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
81 | $23 | $100 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
73 | $21 | $83 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 62 | $215 | $1,300 |
| 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. |
59 | $161 | $500 |
| 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. |
42 | $112 | $350 |
| 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. |
39 | $146 | $500 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
35 | $472 | $2,000 |
| Aortography with contrast and radiologist review An imaging procedure using contrast dye to visualize the aorta above the heart valve, including professional review by a radiologist. |
31 | $33 | $275 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
26 | $84 | $273 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
22 | $19 | $70 |
| 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. |
21 | $135 | $400 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
18 | $21 | $86 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
18 | $720 | $2,650 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
18 | $64 | $190 |
| 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. |
13 | $91 | $280 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 13 | $291 | $1,500 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
12 | $115 | $325 |
| 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. |
12 | $103 | $320 |
| 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. |
12 | $177 | $621 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
11 | $10 | $50 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
11 | $21 | $85 |
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.
9.9% high complexity
24.8% medium
65.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,891
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $842/year across 7 years
Top 15% in IL for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
290
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
$5,778 (98.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$114 (1.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,297
2023
$1,183
2022
$547
2021
$914
2020
$639
2019
$506
2018
$806
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$166
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$155
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$118
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$104
Inari Medical, Inc.
$84
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$72
Amgen Inc.
$70
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$67
Boston Scientific Corporation
$60
Baxter Healthcare
$46
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$40
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
BIOTRONIK INC.
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 34.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$932
PFIZER INC.
$410
Amgen Inc.
$395
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$362
ABIOMED
$360
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$351
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$329
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$294
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$284
Abbott Laboratories
$249
Boston Scientific Corporation
$235
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$226
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$151
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$149
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$123
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$108
Inari Medical, Inc.
$84
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$68
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$67
Medtronic, Inc.
$59
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$46
Baxter Healthcare
$46
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$42
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$42
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$40
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$32
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$28
BIOTRONIK INC.
$23
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
CSL Behring
$20
MEDICOMP INC
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
United Therapeutics Corporation
$13
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$11
Itamar Medical Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 29.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9267) AngioSculpt CV RX · Arcalyst · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · BioPharma Sol - Contract Manuf · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CardioMEMS HF System · Corlanor · DABRA · EDARBI · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · Horizant · IN.PACT AV · INJECTAFER · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kcentra · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · OPTIMIZER · ORENITRAM · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RESOLUTE ONYX · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · Resolute · S · SYNERGY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascular Lithotripsy · WATCHMAN · WINREVAIR · WatchPATONE · XARELTO · Xience V coronary stent system · ZIO XT Patch
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
249
Per 100K population
35.0
County median income
$108,917
Nearest hospital
VISTA MEDICAL CENTER EAST
4.2 mi
4.2 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. Hashim is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Hashim experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hashim performed 1,701 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Hashim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hashim received a total of $5,891 from 43 companies across 290 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. Hashim's costs compare to other opticians in Gurnee?
Dr. Hashim's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Hashim) 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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