Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Behrens, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Hinsdale, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Behrens
Dr. George Behrens is a radiation oncology specialist in Hinsdale, IL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Behrens performed 589 Medicare services across 477 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Behrens received a total of $69,022 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Behrens 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ 589 Medicare services
$69,022 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗589
Medicare services
Bottom 14% in IL for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
477
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
112 | $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. |
86 | $12 | $87 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
80 | $85 | $303 |
| 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. |
51 | $138 | $388 |
| 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. |
37 | $98 | $287 |
| 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. |
35 | $58 | $205 |
| 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. |
35 | $65 | $190 |
| 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. |
25 | $15 | $115 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
24 | $90 | $313 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
23 | $23 | $191 |
| 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. |
23 | $71 | $196 |
| 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. |
16 | $210 | $301 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
15 | $198 | $633 |
| 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. |
14 | $278 | $986 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $165 | $560 |
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.
2.7% high complexity
44.7% medium
52.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$69,022
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,860/year across 7 years
Top 1% in IL for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
150
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
$33,075 (47.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$23,766 (34.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,181 (17.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,995
2023
$7,136
2022
$854
2021
$499
2020
$152
2019
$17,241
2018
$30,145
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$8,278
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$2,365
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$665
Nevro Corp.
$420
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$383
Boston Scientific Corporation
$183
Inari Medical, Inc.
$159
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$147
Terumo Medical Corporation
$124
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$92
Penumbra, Inc.
$62
Philips North America LLC
$48
Abbott Laboratories
$45
Cook Medical LLC
$23
Top 3 companies account for 87.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$24,701
Penumbra, Inc.
$15,151
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$10,429
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$8,788
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$3,275
Cook Incorporated
$1,190
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,180
Boston Scientific Corporation
$650
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$506
Nevro Corp.
$420
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$383
Medtronic, Inc.
$348
Inari Medical, Inc.
$338
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$328
Terumo Medical Corporation
$266
Clinical Technology, Inc
$192
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$147
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$141
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$97
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$94
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$66
Sirtex Medical Inc
$59
Surmodics, Inc.
$55
Philips North America LLC
$48
Abbott Laboratories
$45
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$40
Cook Medical LLC
$23
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 72.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · ABRE · ALPHAVAC · ASSURITY · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · AngioSeal · AngioVac · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CFN PleurX · CLOT MANAGEMENT · COOK MEDICAL EMBOLIZATION · Cleaner · Clot Management · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL THERAPIES · GLIDEWIRE · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · GORE VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis · HYDROPEARL · IN.PACT AV · Indigo · Indigo System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · LIVTENCITY · LUTONIX · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MicroThermX Microwave Ablation System · NANOKNIFE · OBSIDIO · OPTION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Pounce Thrombectomy System · PowerPort M.R.I. Implantable Port · Pristine · Rotarex · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SOLERO · SPYGLASS · SUPERA · Senza · Stivarga · TIPS · TheraSphere Administration Set · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · Trek · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VIATORR Endoprosthesis · VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis w/ Controlled Expansion · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX
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 (48%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for radiation oncology in IL.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
1,052
Per 100K population
113.5
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital
UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH HINSDALE
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Behrens is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of IL peers, with 17 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. Behrens experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Behrens performed 112 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Behrens receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Behrens received a total of $69,022 from 30 companies across 150 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. Behrens's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Hinsdale?
Dr. Behrens's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Behrens) 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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