Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lee Freedman, MD
Internal Medicine · Highland Park, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Freedman 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. Freedman
Dr. Lee Freedman is an internal medicine specialist in Highland Park, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Freedman performed 1,549 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Freedman received a total of $21,408 from 73 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1062 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Freedman 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 22% volume in IL
$21,408 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,549
Medicare services
Top 22% in IL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 (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. |
585 | $67 | $135 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
213 | $136 | $285 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
212 | $18 | $66 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
141 | $32 | $60 |
| 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. |
140 | $68 | $70 |
| 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. |
61 | $100 | $221 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
54 | $16 | $35 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
40 | $40 | $98 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
26 | $33 | $33 |
| 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. |
20 | $12 | $33 |
| 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. |
15 | $283 | $304 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
15 | $32 | $48 |
| 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. |
14 | $173 | $240 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
13 | $3 | $17 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,408
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,058/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.
73
Companies
1,062
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,802
2023
$2,810
2022
$2,647
2021
$3,542
2020
$2,740
2019
$3,071
2018
$3,797
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$302
PFIZER INC.
$282
Novo Nordisk Inc
$276
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$183
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$179
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$154
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$151
Lilly USA, LLC
$131
Tris Pharma Inc
$120
Corium, LLC
$115
Amgen Inc.
$103
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$97
ABBVIE INC.
$83
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$64
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$62
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$59
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$53
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$46
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$46
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$34
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Ardelyx, Inc.
$18
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$16
TheracosBio, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 30.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$1,849
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,377
Amgen Inc.
$1,154
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,088
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,051
ABBVIE INC.
$967
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$801
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$797
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$782
AbbVie Inc.
$733
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$683
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$630
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$607
Tris Pharma Inc
$496
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$483
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$430
Allergan Inc.
$430
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$351
Corium, LLC
$322
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$321
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$308
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$300
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$293
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$287
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$275
AbbVie, Inc.
$258
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$236
Allergan, Inc.
$226
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$225
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$224
Eisai Inc.
$198
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$193
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$183
EISAI INC.
$183
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$182
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$181
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$177
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$143
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$139
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$128
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$125
Corium, Inc.
$108
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$104
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$89
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$88
Shire North American Group Inc
$81
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$81
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$77
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$77
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$73
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$62
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$49
Lundbeck LLC
$47
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
Zyla Life Sciences
$41
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$37
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$29
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
VIVUS, Inc.
$21
DERMIRA, INC.
$21
Ardelyx, Inc.
$18
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
TheracosBio, LLC
$13
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 20.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
4,692
County median income
$108,917
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL
4.8 mi
4.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Freedman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in IL), 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. Freedman experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Freedman performed 585 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Freedman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Freedman received a total of $21,408 from 73 companies across 1,062 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Freedman's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Highland Park?
Dr. Freedman's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Freedman) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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