Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sandeep Sawhney, M.D.
Urology 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sawhney
Dr. Sandeep Sawhney is an urology physician in Joliet, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sawhney performed 13,436 Medicare services across 5,553 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sawhney received a total of $9,506 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 394 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology 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. Sawhney 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in IL
$9,506 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,436
Medicare services
Top 7% in IL for urology physician
5,553
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection, degarelix, 1 mg | 2,000 | $3 | $9 |
| 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. |
1,760 | $2 | $17 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,600 | $0 | $3 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
1,137 | $8 | $84 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
1,066 | $34 | $93 |
| 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. |
1,050 | $65 | $143 |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 714 | $65 | $107 |
| 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. |
566 | $92 | $200 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
487 | $8 | $19 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 343 | $18 | $78 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
342 | $48 | $112 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
207 | $194 | $749 |
| 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. |
155 | $124 | $285 |
| 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. |
126 | $65 | $133 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 126 | $133 | $1,352 |
| 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. |
115 | $12 | $65 |
| Ertapenem sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of ertapenem sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered at a dose of 500 mg. |
104 | $10 | $143 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
102 | $18 | $55 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
98 | $7 | $264 |
| 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. |
83 | $108 | $251 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
82 | $34 | $93 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
82 | $34 | $93 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
82 | $34 | $93 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
77 | $27 | $164 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
72 | $8 | $44 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
55 | $28 | $220 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
48 | $114 | $457 |
| 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. |
48 | $43 | $116 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
46 | $22 | $124 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
42 | $28 | $641 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
42 | $25 | $76 |
| Antimicrobial drug evaluation Assessment of the patient's response to antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral therapy. |
39 | $7 | $28 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
39 | $113 | $710 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
34 | $53 | $278 |
| Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis. |
34 | $40 | $280 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
32 | $8 | $37 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $142 | $314 |
| 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. |
26 | $71 | $203 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 26 | $2 | $16 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
24 | $204 | $632 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
24 | $162 | $896 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
24 | $20 | $392 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
23 | $284 | $1,052 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
23 | $50 | $466 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
20 | $235 | $1,168 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
20 | $302 | $2,910 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
19 | $2,362 | $9,295 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
19 | $61 | $660 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
18 | $120 | $1,365 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $71 | $191 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
16 | $295 | $1,415 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
16 | $20 | $374 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
15 | $166 | $612 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
14 | $448 | $4,620 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
14 | $336 | $1,950 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
11 | $8 | $16 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
39.3% medium
60.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,506
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,358/year across 7 years
Top 18% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
394
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
$8,058 (84.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,385 (14.6%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$63 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,874
2023
$1,405
2022
$2,105
2021
$947
2020
$580
2019
$1,535
2018
$1,061
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$362
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$237
Teleflex LLC
$218
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$179
COLOPLAST CORP
$151
Tempus AI, Inc
$108
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
Olympus America Inc.
$90
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$84
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$42
Endo USA, Inc.
$31
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$28
Axonics, Inc.
$26
180 Medical, Inc.
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$22
PFIZER INC.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$20
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 43.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$2,339
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$709
NeoTract Inc.
$537
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$442
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$380
Boston Scientific Corporation
$354
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$333
Olympus America Inc.
$281
Teleflex LLC
$278
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$273
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$255
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$243
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$237
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$201
COLOPLAST CORP
$189
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$176
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$157
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$156
ABBVIE INC.
$123
Tempus AI, Inc
$108
PFIZER INC.
$101
Axonics, Inc.
$93
Allergan, Inc.
$87
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$84
Coloplast Corp
$70
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$68
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Baxter Healthcare
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$61
GENZYME CORPORATION
$58
AbbVie Inc.
$57
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$56
180 Medical, Inc.
$55
Rochester Medical Corporation
$54
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$53
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$47
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$42
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$40
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$40
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$39
AbbVie, Inc.
$38
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Endo USA, Inc.
$31
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$26
Allergan Inc.
$25
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$25
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$22
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$21
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$19
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$17
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$16
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Egalet US Inc
$16
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$14
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$13
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$13
CARDINAL HEALTH 414 LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (85%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
6.6
County median income
$107,799
Nearest hospital
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
4.2 mi
4.2 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. Sawhney is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of IL peers, with 19 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. Sawhney experienced with injection, degarelix, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sawhney performed 2,000 injection, degarelix, 1 mg 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. Sawhney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sawhney received a total of $9,506 from 62 companies across 394 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. Sawhney's costs compare to other urology physicians in Joliet?
Dr. Sawhney's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Sawhney) 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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