Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brian Kadow, MD
Urology Physician · Lisle, 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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kadow 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. Kadow
Dr. Brian Kadow is an urology physician in Lisle, IL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kadow performed 2,494 Medicare services across 1,859 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kadow received a total of $2,684 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 63 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. Kadow 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 36% volume in IL
$2,684 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,494
Medicare services
Top 36% in IL for urology physician
1,859
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
331 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
294 | $2 | $12 |
| 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. |
250 | $92 | $229 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 237 | $18 | $94 |
| 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. |
200 | $63 | $157 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 150 | $134 | $1,988 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
128 | $8 | $59 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
120 | $190 | $822 |
| 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. |
110 | $115 | $359 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
62 | $10 | $55 |
| 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. |
61 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
49 | $20 | $407 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
48 | $5 | $26 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
46 | $4 | $20 |
| 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. |
40 | $142 | $307 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
37 | $114 | $382 |
| 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. |
30 | $131 | $2,802 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
29 | $8 | $44 |
| 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. |
27 | $12 | $62 |
| 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. |
25 | $334 | $1,099 |
| 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. |
24 | $25 | $133 |
| 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. |
24 | $25 | $95 |
| 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. |
23 | $107 | $295 |
| 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. |
23 | $61 | $151 |
| 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. |
20 | $263 | $978 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
19 | $61 | $224 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
19 | $4 | $20 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
18 | $203 | $588 |
| Endoscopic removal of kidney or ureter stone A procedure to remove or manipulate a stone in the kidney or ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the stone. |
13 | $100 | $1,474 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
13 | $6 | $31 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
13 | $69 | $179 |
| 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. |
11 | $34 | $94 |
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.
3.0% high complexity
11.3% medium
85.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,684
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $447/year across 6 years
Top 45% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
63
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
$2,601 (96.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$83 (3.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$831
2023
$671
2022
$491
2021
$247
2020
$156
2019
$288
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$140
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$139
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$134
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$129
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$90
Boston Scientific Corporation
$80
Teleflex LLC
$51
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$29
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$23
Endo USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$469
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$405
Olympus America Inc.
$239
Teleflex LLC
$218
Medtronic, Inc.
$191
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$140
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$134
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$129
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$122
NeoTract Inc.
$121
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$100
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$90
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$46
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Ethicon US, LLC
$31
Tolmar, Inc.
$29
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$23
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$21
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$17
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$17
Endo USA, Inc.
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · CAMCEVI · EDEX · Enseal · GEMTESA · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · LAPRO-CLIP · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · NanoKnife · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Olympus · Olympus Laser Devices · POSLUMA · REVI · Rezum Generator · SPACEOAR VUE · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TLANDO · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · Xtandi · iTIND System
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
Urology physicians within 10 mi
299
Per 100K population
32.2
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Kadow is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Kadow experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kadow performed 331 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Kadow receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kadow received a total of $2,684 from 23 companies across 63 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. Kadow's costs compare to other urology physicians in Lisle?
Dr. Kadow's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Kadow) 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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