Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aman Ali, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Naperville, IL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
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. Ali
Dr. Aman Ali is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Naperville, IL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ali performed 5,488 Medicare services across 3,993 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ali received a total of $21,567 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 168 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Ali 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in IL
$21,567 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,488
Medicare services
Top 10% in IL for cardiovascular disease
3,993
Unique beneficiaries
$138
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
852 | $42 | $200 |
| 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. |
822 | $97 | $300 |
| 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. |
480 | $152 | $500 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
386 | $144 | $519 |
| 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. |
368 | $98 | $300 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 275 | $413 | $600 |
| 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. |
196 | $16 | $100 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
189 | $27 | $100 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
180 | $133 | $500 |
| 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. |
154 | $12 | $100 |
| 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. |
152 | $53 | $200 |
| 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. |
142 | $198 | $600 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
138 | $1,389 | $5,335 |
| 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. |
136 | $64 | $200 |
| 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. |
128 | $11 | $112 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
118 | $144 | $497 |
| 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. |
116 | $141 | $500 |
| 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. |
88 | $133 | $400 |
| Sulfur hexafluoride lipid microspheres injection Injection of sulfur hexafluoride lipid microspheres measured per milliliter. |
59 | $15 | $25 |
| 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. |
54 | $55 | $200 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
48 | $85 | $300 |
| 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. |
41 | $71 | $600 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
37 | $2 | $100 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram during heart surgery An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus while surgery on the heart or major blood vessels is taking place, including a written report. |
37 | $182 | $500 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
36 | $14 | $111 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
36 | $94 | $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. |
36 | $11 | $100 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
32 | $94 | $400 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
29 | $221 | $700 |
| 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. |
24 | $92 | $700 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 24 | $145 | $400 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
16 | $287 | $1,210 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
16 | $99 | $288 |
| 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. |
16 | $118 | $400 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
14 | $51 | $578 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
13 | $18 | $395 |
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.
11.6% high complexity
51.3% medium
37.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,567
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,081/year across 7 years
Top 15% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
168
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
$13,148 (61.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,419 (39.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,474
2023
$1,382
2022
$518
2021
$2,521
2020
$1,800
2019
$7,308
2018
$5,565
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,715
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$175
Medtronic, Inc.
$157
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$142
CVRx, Inc.
$106
Boston Scientific Corporation
$55
Amgen Inc.
$54
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$12
Top 3 companies account for 82.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan Inc.
$10,778
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,096
Abbott Laboratories
$1,845
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,677
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,320
AbbVie Inc.
$1,050
HeartFlow, Inc.
$518
Opsens Inc.
$409
Amgen Inc.
$272
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$224
Medtronic, Inc.
$212
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$175
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$145
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$142
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$124
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$123
CVRx, Inc.
$106
ATRICURE, INC.
$98
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$43
PFIZER INC.
$40
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$14
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 68.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Assure WCD · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVOQUE · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FFRct · FUROSCIX · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · HYPERLIPIDEMIA - DISEASE · LINZESS · LifeVest · Livalo · MOTEGRITY · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · ONPATTRO · Optimizer · OptoWire · PASCAL · PRALUENT · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Repatha · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SIGNIA · Tricuspid Valve Repair System · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VIBERZI · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · 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 (61%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
418
Per 100K population
45.1
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital
EDWARD 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. Ali is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 15% of IL peers, with 18 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. Ali experienced with regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ali performed 852 regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test 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. Ali receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ali received a total of $21,567 from 29 companies across 168 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. Ali's costs compare to other cardiologists in Naperville?
Dr. Ali's average Medicare payment per service is $138. 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. Ali) 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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