Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brian Ragona, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Joliet, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ragona 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. Ragona
Dr. Brian Ragona is a geriatric medicine physician in Joliet, IL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ragona performed 7,135 Medicare services across 4,392 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ragona received a total of $1,143 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Ragona 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in IL
$1,143 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,135
Medicare services
Top 3% in IL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
4,392
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
911 | $87 | $229 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
664 | $8 | $20 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
537 | $13 | $69 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
525 | $8 | $44 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
511 | $6 | $30 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
510 | $5 | $27 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
333 | $16 | $86 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
299 | $7 | $34 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
291 | $9 | $46 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
288 | $9 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
282 | $133 | $229 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
272 | $4 | $23 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
269 | $6 | $33 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
247 | $5 | $28 |
| 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. |
214 | $122 | $307 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
183 | $8 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
88 | $32 | $55 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
84 | $76 | $103 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
74 | $10 | $55 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
58 | $29 | $152 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
41 | $15 | $77 |
| Iron level test | 41 | $6 | $33 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
40 | $14 | $77 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
39 | $9 | $45 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
38 | $9 | $62 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
36 | $13 | $70 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 35 | $18 | $94 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
25 | $33 | $116 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 25 | $150 | $443 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
24 | $4 | $21 |
| 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. |
24 | $12 | $72 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 23 | $8 | $42 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
19 | $140 | $253 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
18 | $2 | $12 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
16 | $3 | $14 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
15 | $19 | $52 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
12 | $17 | $58 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
12 | $12 | $62 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
12 | $171 | $340 |
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 ↗$1,143
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $190/year across 6 years
Top 27% in IL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
71
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
$1,105 (96.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$38 (3.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$203
2023
$424
2022
$209
2021
$29
2020
$266
2018
$11
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$128
PFIZER INC.
$26
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 85.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$266
Lilly USA, LLC
$146
ABBVIE INC.
$146
PFIZER INC.
$89
Dexcom, Inc.
$62
Indivior Inc.
$58
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$55
Abbott Laboratories
$55
Novo Nordisk Inc
$43
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$38
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Amgen Inc.
$19
USWM, LLC
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Braeburn Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 48.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · BREZTRI · BRIXADI · CAMZYOS · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre 2 · Kloxxado · Lucemyra · MOUNJARO · PREVNAR 20 · QUVIVIQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SUBLOCADE · SUBOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM · TEFLARO · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Geriatric medicine physicians within 10 mi
29
Per 100K population
4.2
County median income
$107,799
Nearest hospital
SAINT JOSEPH 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. Ragona is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Ragona experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ragona performed 911 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Ragona receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ragona received a total of $1,143 from 18 companies across 71 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. Ragona's costs compare to other geriatric medicine physicians in Joliet?
Dr. Ragona's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Ragona) 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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