Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Syed Hussain, MD
Thoracic Surgery · Kankakee, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Hussain
Dr. Syed Hussain is a thoracic surgery specialist in Kankakee, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hussain performed 325 Medicare services across 304 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hussain received a total of $151,991 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 562 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hussain 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 30% volume in IL
$151,991 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗325
Medicare services
Top 30% in IL for thoracic surgery
304
Unique beneficiaries
$124
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~16 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 (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. |
58 | $69 | $135 |
| 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. |
38 | $10 | $93 |
| 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. |
37 | $120 | $306 |
| 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. |
33 | $83 | $202 |
| Intracranial artery catheter insertion A radiologist inserts a tube into an artery in the brain for diagnostic or treatment purposes. |
20 | $362 | $5,570 |
| 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. |
20 | $95 | $198 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
19 | $31 | $83 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
17 | $30 | $81 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
15 | $899 | $3,617 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
15 | $19 | $53 |
| Chest artery catheter insertion with radiology review A tube is inserted into an artery in the chest for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
14 | $199 | $5,179 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
13 | $67 | $360 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
13 | $74 | $420 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
13 | $10 | $27 |
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.
10.5% high complexity
19.7% medium
69.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$151,991
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $21,713/year across 7 years
Top 5% in IL for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
562
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$118,531 (78.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$23,051 (15.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,408 (6.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,495
2023
$15,138
2022
$62,167
2021
$21,744
2020
$5,753
2019
$22,287
2018
$11,406
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,900
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$4,196
Vasorum USA Inc.
$1,000
Endologix LLC
$494
Kerecis Limited
$457
Surmodics, Inc.
$103
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$65
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$63
Organogenesis Inc.
$45
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$42
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$32
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$28
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Imperative Care, Inc
$22
ATRICURE, INC.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 89.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75,195
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$32,874
Medtronic, Inc.
$25,059
Vasorum USA Inc.
$7,231
Endologix LLC
$2,776
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$2,052
Endologix, Inc.
$1,965
Kerecis Limited
$1,019
Endologix, LLC
$975
Surmodics, Inc.
$367
PFIZER INC.
$238
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$206
Penumbra, Inc.
$178
Organogenesis Inc.
$165
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$164
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$108
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$108
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$106
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$93
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$89
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$88
Boston Scientific Corporation
$85
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$73
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$60
BIOTRONIK INC.
$56
Terumo Medical Corporation
$43
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$42
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$40
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$39
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$39
KCI USA, Inc.
$38
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$32
Cook Medical LLC
$31
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$28
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Avinger Inc.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Misonix Inc
$22
Imperative Care, Inc
$22
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$22
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$22
ATRICURE, INC.
$21
HyperMed Imaging Inc.
$18
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$18
Amgen Inc.
$17
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 87.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ACTIVAC · AFX · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ALTO · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AZUR · Abre · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Admiral Xtreme · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Apligraf · Arcalyst · BIOFOAM · CELT ACD · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CROSSCHECK · Chameleon · Chocolate PTA Balloon · ClosureFast · Cook Medical Filters · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Diamondback Peripheral · ECM · ELIQUIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVERFLEX PROTEGE EVERFLEX · FARXIGA · FLOWMET · FlowMet-R · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - BALLOONS · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Glidesheath · Grafix PL PRIME · HAWKONE · HawkOne · HyperView Hyperspectral Tissue Oxygenation Measurement System · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · Indigo System · JARDIANCE · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LEQVIO · Micropuncture · Navicross · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · OPSUMIT · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · Orbactiv · Ovation · Ovation iX Iliac Stent Graft · PANTHERIS · PICO · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PK Papyrus · PRALUENT · PROCOL · PRODIGY CATHETER · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pounce Thrombectomy System · Protege EverFlex · QT Vascular Chocolate PTA Balloon · RENASYS GO · RESTOREFLO · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · Resolute · SILVERHAWK · Santyl · SpiderFX · Stravix · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · TURBOHAWK · TheraSkin · Torus Stent Graft System · TurboHawk · URGOCLEAN AG · VAC VERAFLO · VARITHENA · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · Vascular Closure Device · Venclose Maven Catheter · Viance · XARELTO
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 →
The majority of payments (78%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in thoracic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for thoracic surgery in IL.
Geographic Context
Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$68,325
Nearest hospital
PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL
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. Hussain is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% of IL peers, with 20 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. Hussain experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hussain performed 58 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Hussain receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hussain received a total of $151,991 from 51 companies across 562 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. Hussain's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Kankakee?
Dr. Hussain's average Medicare payment per service is $124. 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. Hussain) 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.
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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