Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kristopher Atzeff, M.D.

Urology Physician · Libertyville, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1800 HOLLISTER DR STE 107, Libertyville, IL 60048
8472950010
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1073577045 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Atzeff

Dr. Kristopher Atzeff is an urology physician in Libertyville, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Atzeff performed 6,454 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Atzeff received a total of $1,737 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 81 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Atzeff 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 18% volume in IL $1,737 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,454
Medicare services
Top 18% in IL for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
BCG treatment for bladder cancer 2,250 $2 $10
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.
1,211 $2 $20
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.
920 $92 $228
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
514 $9 $100
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
510 $8 $20
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
199 $188 $930
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.
136 $45 $129
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 130 $136 $1,946
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.
94 $74 $163
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.
81 $124 $302
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.
71 $50 $340
Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug
A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue.
54 $71 $530
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.
52 $81 $204
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.
50 $46 $103
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
43 $17 $42
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.
26 $29 $160
Prostate gland biopsy
A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination.
25 $109 $1,010
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
24 $27 $590
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month
This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month.
21 $35 $154
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.
16 $12 $90
Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder
A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item.
14 $273 $1,130
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.
13 $374 $1,800
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.4% high complexity
9.4% medium
90.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,737
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $248/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in IL for urology physician
30
Companies
81
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$257
2023
$402
2022
$273
2021
$239
2020
$185
2019
$170
2018
$212

Payments by company (2024)

Boston Scientific Corporation
$63
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$55
COLOPLAST CORP
$50
Calyxo, Inc.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Olympus America Inc.
$23
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 65.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$234
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$175
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$173
Olympus America Inc.
$149
AbbVie Inc.
$138
ABBVIE INC.
$132
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$88
PFIZER INC.
$72
COLOPLAST CORP
$50
Amgen Inc.
$46
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$36
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Coloplast Corp
$35
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Mission Pharmacal Company
$34
AbbVie, Inc.
$33
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$26
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$26
Calyxo, Inc.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Axonics, Inc.
$24
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$18
NeoTract Inc.
$16
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$14
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$14
Hollister Incorporated
$13
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
16 FR. FLEXIBLE VIDEO CYSTOSCOPE · AMS · Axonics · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · Coloplast TFL Drive · GREENLIGHT · Infyna Chic · JATENZO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · Natesto · OTREXUP · Olympus · PROCLAIM · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · Rezum Generator · SOLTIVE · SPEEDICATH · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Trelstar · UGN Laser Capital · URIBEL · Uribel · UroLift · XGEVA · XTANDI · XYOSTED · iTIND System
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Geographic Context

Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
104
County median income
$108,917
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Atzeff is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in IL), 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. Atzeff experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Atzeff performed 2,250 bcg treatment for bladder cancer services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Atzeff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Atzeff received a total of $1,737 from 30 companies across 81 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Atzeff's costs compare to other urology physicians in Libertyville?
Dr. Atzeff's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Atzeff) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →