Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alex Heaton, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Hinsdale, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Heaton
Dr. Alex Heaton is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Hinsdale, IL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Heaton performed 559 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Heaton received a total of $7,964 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 90 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. Heaton 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.
✓ 15 years of NPI registration
▲ 559 Medicare services
$7,964 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗559
Medicare services
Bottom 20% in IL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$61
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
121 | $11 | $34 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
72 | $12 | $87 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
67 | $85 | $303 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
37 | $88 | $313 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
35 | $15 | $115 |
| 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. |
35 | $73 | $196 |
| 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. |
29 | $66 | $195 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
28 | $60 | $205 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
24 | $25 | $191 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
23 | $213 | $301 |
| 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. |
20 | $89 | $294 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
17 | $282 | $986 |
| 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. |
16 | $102 | $372 |
| 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. |
13 | $105 | $287 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
11 | $57 | $215 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
11 | $42 | $107 |
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.
4.1% high complexity
42.8% medium
53.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,964
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,138/year across 7 years
Top 26% in IL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
90
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
$1,094
2023
$4,181
2022
$1,147
2021
$588
2020
$145
2019
$444
2018
$366
Payments by company (2024)
Nevro Corp.
$679
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$145
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$85
Penumbra, Inc.
$44
Cook Medical LLC
$38
Boston Scientific Corporation
$36
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$28
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$21
Terumo Medical Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 83.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$3,533
Nevro Corp.
$679
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$477
Medtronic, Inc.
$323
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$279
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$236
Stryker Corporation
$218
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$215
Boston Scientific Corporation
$211
Clinical Technology, Inc
$192
Inari Medical, Inc.
$189
Penumbra, Inc.
$189
Davol Inc.
$160
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$153
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$145
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$138
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$117
Cook Medical LLC
$109
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$108
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$70
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$67
Terumo Medical Corporation
$38
Surmodics, Inc.
$24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$21
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$20
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$17
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANGIO-SEAL · Abre · AngioVac · Azur CX Detachable · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · CFN PLEURX · COOK MEDICAL EMBOLIZATION · COOK MEDICAL SPECIALTY · COVERA · Cios Spin · Concerto · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · EPIQ 7G · ERLEADA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL THERAPIES · HAWKONE · IN.PACT AV · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Indigo · Indigo System · Lunderquist · Mozec NC PTCA Balloon · OBSIDIO · OPTION · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · S · SHOCKWAVE INTRAVASCULAR LITHOTRIPSY (IVL) SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2+ CORONARY · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SPINEJACK · SPYGLASS · Senza · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · TORNADO · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TheraSphere Administration Set · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · XARELTO
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
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
110
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH HINSDALE
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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. Heaton is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 15 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. Heaton experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Heaton performed 121 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Heaton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Heaton received a total of $7,964 from 28 companies across 90 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. Heaton's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Hinsdale?
Dr. Heaton's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Heaton) 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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About this page
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.
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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