Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Christy, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Lake Barrington, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Christy
Dr. George Christy is an interventional cardiology specialist in Lake Barrington, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Christy performed 3,332 Medicare services across 2,324 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Christy received a total of $188,862 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 990 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Christy 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 26% volume in IL
$188,862 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,332
Medicare services
Top 26% in IL for interventional cardiology
2,324
Unique beneficiaries
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~167 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. |
1,279 | $93 | $332 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
461 | $150 | $610 |
| 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. |
411 | $65 | $208 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
277 | $176 | $758 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
91 | $61 | $208 |
| 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. |
80 | $11 | $95 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
78 | $21 | $71 |
| 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. |
74 | $148 | $535 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
69 | $45 | $147 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 65 | $158 | $585 |
| 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. |
60 | $10 | $140 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
58 | $24 | $130 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
57 | $19 | $125 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
56 | $98 | $312 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 45 | $217 | $2,930 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
28 | $75 | $240 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
26 | $17 | $90 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
26 | $11 | $70 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
17 | $177 | $890 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
16 | $53 | $330 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 16 | $261 | $3,195 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
15 | $89 | $555 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
14 | $61 | $802 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
13 | $112 | $325 |
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.
21.8% high complexity
5.6% medium
72.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$188,862
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $26,980/year across 7 years
Top 1% in IL for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
990
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
$172,506 (91.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,175 (8.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,181 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,982
2023
$2,308
2022
$23,323
2021
$8,419
2020
$20,819
2019
$43,627
2018
$76,384
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12,204
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$369
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$264
Abbott Laboratories
$201
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$177
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$118
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$84
Amgen Inc.
$75
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$75
Boston Scientific Corporation
$56
PFIZER INC.
$41
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Baxter Healthcare
$34
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$28
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
MEDICOMP INC
$18
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 91.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$129,926
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44,152
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,571
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,366
Amgen Inc.
$1,356
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,223
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,204
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,173
PFIZER INC.
$817
Abbott Laboratories
$607
Boston Scientific Corporation
$588
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$550
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$544
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$411
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$358
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$303
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$271
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$229
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$189
BIOTRONIK INC.
$168
Watermark Medical, Inc.
$159
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$143
GE HEALTHCARE
$122
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$118
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$108
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$108
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$98
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$88
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$84
Allergan Inc.
$81
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$79
Inari Medical, Inc.
$69
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$66
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Medtronic, Inc.
$55
Novo Nordisk Inc
$46
MEDICOMP INC
$36
Baxter Healthcare
$34
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$26
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$22
ABIOMED
$21
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
CSL Behring
$15
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$14
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 93.0% 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 →
The majority of payments (91%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in interventional cardiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for interventional cardiology in IL.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD 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. Christy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Christy experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Christy performed 1,279 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. Christy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Christy received a total of $188,862 from 49 companies across 990 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. Christy's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Lake Barrington?
Dr. Christy's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Christy) 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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