Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Wajde Dabah, M.D.
Pain Medicine · Hoffman Estates, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dabah
Dr. Wajde Dabah is a pain medicine specialist in Hoffman Estates, IL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dabah performed 7,341 Medicare services across 1,200 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dabah received a total of $38,203 from 88 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1028 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. 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. Dabah 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 in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in IL
$38,203 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,341
Medicare services
Top 11% in IL for pain medicine
1,200
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~489 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 3,789 | $0 | $3 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,718 | $1 | $35 |
| Injection, propofol, 10 mg | 477 | $0 | $150 |
| 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. |
388 | $105 | $410 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
201 | $0 | $70 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
74 | $49 | $186 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
71 | $93 | $415 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
70 | $263 | $1,254 |
| 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. |
63 | $137 | $534 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
58 | $204 | $1,055 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
58 | $107 | $528 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
50 | $38 | $180 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
35 | $486 | $2,208 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
35 | $266 | $920 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
32 | $96 | $398 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
30 | $173 | $810 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
27 | $97 | $448 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
26 | $51 | $400 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
25 | $204 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
23 | $43 | $175 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
22 | $206 | $1,000 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
21 | $178 | $816 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
21 | $94 | $423 |
| 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. |
14 | $146 | $575 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
13 | $12 | $150 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,203
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,458/year across 7 years
Top 3% in IL for pain medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
88
Companies
1,028
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
$33,725 (88.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,911 (7.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,568 (4.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,119
2023
$2,008
2022
$5,215
2021
$8,266
2020
$4,019
2019
$9,659
2018
$3,917
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$2,736
ABBVIE INC.
$467
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$444
Medtronic, Inc.
$309
MML US, Inc.
$221
Boston Scientific Corporation
$163
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$157
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$100
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$85
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$65
PAINTEQ LLC
$58
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$53
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$42
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$38
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$29
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$25
UCB, Inc.
$24
Amgen Inc.
$23
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 71.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$6,526
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$5,794
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$2,333
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,298
Nevro Corp.
$1,920
Vertiflex, Inc.
$1,686
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$1,514
Amgen Inc.
$1,035
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,035
PAINTEQ LLC
$998
ABBVIE INC.
$923
SI-BONE, Inc.
$878
UCB, Inc.
$717
AbbVie Inc.
$704
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$578
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$567
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$466
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$461
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$435
Medtronic, Inc.
$395
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$390
Lilly USA, LLC
$380
Stryker Corporation
$340
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$281
Neuronetics, Inc.
$279
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$248
AbbVie, Inc.
$242
MML US, Inc.
$221
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$206
PFIZER INC.
$205
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$191
Celgene Corporation
$183
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$175
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$171
Allergan, Inc.
$166
Egalet US Inc
$165
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$159
Horizon Pharma plc
$139
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$135
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$133
Almatica Pharma LLC
$129
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$126
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$115
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$114
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$112
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$108
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$104
GENZYME CORPORATION
$103
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$99
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$95
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$94
Bausch Health US, LLC
$84
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$83
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$68
Radius Health, Inc.
$68
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$58
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$55
Orthogenrx Inc.
$55
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$54
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$53
Kaleo, Inc.
$50
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$42
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Zyla Life Sciences
$39
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$34
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$34
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$29
Lundbeck LLC
$28
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$24
SI-BONE, INC.
$24
Avanos Medical
$22
Promius Pharma LLC
$21
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$20
Oxford Immunotec USA Inc
$18
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$17
USWM, LLC
$16
Nuvectra Corporation
$15
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$15
Shionogi Inc
$14
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$13
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARYMO ER · AVSOLA · AXIUM · Algovita · Amitiza · Axium INS DRG IPG · BELBUCA · BENLYSTA · BIOTRONIK · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BUNAVAIL · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cambia · Cervical-STIM · Cimzia · Dysport · ETERNA · EVENITY · Enbrel · Evzio · FORTEO · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GRAFIX PL · GRALISE · GenVisc 850 · General - Pain Management · Gralise · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · HYMOVIS · Horizant · Humira · Hymovis · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IONICRF · Intracept · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Kloxxado · LICART · LYRICA · Lamitrode SCS Leads · Levorphanol · Licart · Lucemyra · MIGRANAL · MONOVISC · MOVANTIK · Morphabond ER · NAPRELAN · NEUROSTAR TMS THERAPY · NEUROSTAR TMS THERAPY SYSTEM · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · Nucynta · OFEV · ORENCIA · ORTHOVISC · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · OTREXUP · Omnia · Otezla · PAINTEQ · PENNSAID · PERIPHERAL VASCULAR · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Proclaim XR IPG · Prolia · Prospera · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RAYOS · REMICADE · RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DISEASE · RINVOQ · ReActiv8 · Rinvoq · SEGLENTIS · SIMPONI ARIA · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPINEJACK · SPRAVATO · SPRINT PNS System · SPRIX · STAR · SUPERION · SYMPROIC · SYNVISC-ONE · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SmartPrep Multicellular Processing System · StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Superion · Superion ISS · Superion Indirect Decompression System · Symproic · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · TROKENDI XR · TSPOT TB TEST · Tirosint · TriVisc sodium hyaluronate · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VYEPTI · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · ZIPSOR · ZOHYDRO ER · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zembrace · Zilretta · Zipsor · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for pain medicine in IL.
Geographic Context
Pain medicines within 10 mi
88
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Dabah is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of IL peers, 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. Dabah experienced with contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dabah performed 3,789 contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration 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. Dabah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dabah received a total of $38,203 from 88 companies across 1,028 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. Dabah's costs compare to other pain medicines in Hoffman Estates?
Dr. Dabah's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Dabah) 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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