Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Abdul Ghani, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Hazel Crest, IL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ghani
Dr. Abdul Ghani is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Hazel Crest, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ghani performed 1,930 Medicare services across 1,540 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ghani received a total of $12,299 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 234 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Ghani 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
▲ 1,930 Medicare services
$12,299 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,930
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in IL for cardiovascular disease
1,540
Unique beneficiaries
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
386 | $5 | $31 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
287 | $146 | $841 |
| 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. |
248 | $91 | $259 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
196 | $41 | $92 |
| 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. |
147 | $96 | $248 |
| 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. |
122 | $106 | $302 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
107 | $278 | $600 |
| 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. |
56 | $50 | $343 |
| 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. |
54 | $353 | $1,607 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
49 | $34 | $106 |
| 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. |
34 | $11 | $163 |
| 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. |
29 | $119 | $352 |
| 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. |
28 | $16 | $81 |
| 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. |
28 | $11 | $54 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
23 | $153 | $1,095 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
22 | $483 | $2,864 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
20 | $597 | $5,163 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
16 | $9 | $26 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
15 | $8 | $22 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
15 | $73 | $408 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
13 | $19 | $246 |
| 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. |
12 | $10 | $82 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
12 | $21 | $102 |
| Right heart catheterization with coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into the right side of the heart and coronary arteries to gather diagnostic information, with review by a radiologist. |
11 | $268 | $1,252 |
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.
17.1% high complexity
29.5% medium
53.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,299
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,757/year across 7 years
Top 21% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
234
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
$12,299 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,123
2023
$584
2022
$597
2021
$801
2020
$815
2019
$3,778
2018
$2,600
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ancora Heart, Inc.
$2,462
Abbott Laboratories
$326
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$114
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$74
Philips North America LLC
$45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$36
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
Top 3 companies account for 92.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ancora Heart, Inc.
$2,462
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,222
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,796
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,601
Abbott Laboratories
$1,422
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$773
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$338
Terumo Medical Corporation
$318
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$261
ABIOMED
$246
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$184
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$125
EKOS Corporation
$112
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$89
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Opsens Inc.
$57
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
Philips North America LLC
$45
Amgen Inc.
$27
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
PFIZER INC.
$23
Teleflex LLC
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 52.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(AO0) IGT Devices Intracardiac · 3F · AMPLATZER · AZUR · AccuCinch · AngioSeal · Azure · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CoreValve Evolut · Diamondback Coronary · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FEMOSTOP · GlideWire · Glidesheath · HydroPearl · Impella · JARDIANCE · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MetaCross · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · OPTOWIRE · OptoWire · PASCAL · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PRADAXA · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SAVVYWIRE · SUPERCROSS · TR Band · Vascular Closure Device · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · 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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
480
Per 100K population
9.3
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Ghani is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Ghani experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ghani performed 386 ekg interpretation and report 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. Ghani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ghani received a total of $12,299 from 25 companies across 234 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. Ghani's costs compare to other cardiologists in Hazel Crest?
Dr. Ghani's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Ghani) 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.
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