Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kurt Erickson, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Merrionette Park, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Erickson 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. Erickson
Dr. Kurt Erickson is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Merrionette Park, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Erickson performed 21,023 Medicare services across 3,320 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Erickson received a total of $5,872 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 328 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Erickson 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 0% volume in IL
$5,872 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗21,023
Medicare services
Top 0% in IL for cardiovascular disease
3,320
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,051 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
16,175 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
742 | $65 | $156 |
| 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. |
615 | $96 | $164 |
| 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. |
550 | $4 | $18 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
544 | $8 | $38 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
491 | $147 | $900 |
| 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. |
303 | $152 | $773 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
291 | $7 | $45 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
184 | $1 | $12 |
| 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. |
143 | $142 | $425 |
| 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 | $69 | $105 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
79 | $13 | $54 |
| 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. |
79 | $37 | $75 |
| 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. |
72 | $11 | $103 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
71 | $26 | $189 |
| 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. |
65 | $97 | $224 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
62 | $327 | $2,275 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
58 | $227 | $2,300 |
| 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. |
58 | $11 | $41 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
57 | $149 | $2,283 |
| 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. |
48 | $134 | $237 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 42 | $153 | $343 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
31 | $228 | $2,960 |
| Physician review of home INR testing A physician reviews, interprets, and manages home INR testing results for patients with mechanical heart valves, chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meet Medicare coverage criteria. |
26 | $7 | $30 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 22 | $221 | $1,350 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
19 | $20 | $120 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
17 | $686 | $2,865 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
17 | $141 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
16 | $105 | $300 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
15 | $497 | $3,500 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
13 | $2 | $100 |
| 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. |
13 | $123 | $271 |
| CT scan of neck blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses dye to visualize the blood vessels in the neck. This imaging test helps examine the structure and flow within the neck's vascular system. |
11 | $216 | $2,075 |
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.
3.7% high complexity
79.5% medium
16.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,872
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $839/year across 7 years
Top 32% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
328
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
$5,872 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,229
2023
$497
2022
$1,291
2021
$1,031
2020
$554
2019
$475
2018
$796
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$478
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$154
PFIZER INC.
$138
Novo Nordisk Inc
$101
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$86
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$53
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
CVRx, Inc.
$20
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 62.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,166
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$891
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$537
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$318
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$315
PFIZER INC.
$283
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$282
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$261
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$251
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$214
Amgen Inc.
$192
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$189
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$176
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$121
Boston Scientific Corporation
$116
Novo Nordisk Inc
$101
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$86
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$58
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$22
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$21
CVRx, Inc.
$20
Terumo Medical Corporation
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Cook Medical LLC
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$16
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
LifeWatch Services Inc
$12
InfoBionic, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 44.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · Adempas · Arcalyst · Azure · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · COOK MEDICAL ACCESSORIES · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Connect HF · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · GENERAL THERAPIES · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · INJECTAFER · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LOKELMA · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MoMe Kardia · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · PRALUENT · Repatha · Resolute · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · UPTRAVI · VADO · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
577
Per 100K population
11.1
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
2.9 mi
2.9 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. Erickson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Erickson experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Erickson performed 16,175 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Erickson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Erickson received a total of $5,872 from 36 companies across 328 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. Erickson's costs compare to other cardiologists in Merrionette Park?
Dr. Erickson's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Erickson) 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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