Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Pontikis, M.D.
Surgery · Naperville, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pontikis
Dr. George Pontikis is a surgery specialist in Naperville, IL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pontikis performed 2,029 Medicare services across 1,630 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pontikis received a total of $27,688 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Pontikis 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in IL
$27,688 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,029
Medicare services
Top 3% in IL for surgery
1,630
Unique beneficiaries
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
217 | $147 | $490 |
| 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. |
185 | $100 | $229 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
140 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
134 | $134 | $359 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
115 | $91 | $489 |
| 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. |
101 | $135 | $500 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
88 | $10 | $36 |
| 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. |
87 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
85 | $192 | $578 |
| 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. |
84 | $147 | $503 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 74 | $1 | $3 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
73 | $10 | $55 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
71 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
53 | $5 | $26 |
| 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. |
50 | $75 | $235 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
47 | $4 | $20 |
| 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. |
45 | $72 | $157 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
44 | $58 | $480 |
| 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. |
33 | $216 | $705 |
| 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. |
31 | $4 | $20 |
| 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. |
27 | $6 | $31 |
| 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. |
27 | $53 | $318 |
| 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. |
27 | $41 | $163 |
| Groin artery exposure for graft delivery Surgical exposure of the artery in the groin area to allow for the placement or delivery of a graft. |
22 | $120 | $417 |
| 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. |
22 | $99 | $361 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
20 | $841 | $4,052 |
| 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. |
20 | $106 | $295 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
17 | $8 | $44 |
| 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. |
14 | $148 | $307 |
| Repair of aorta in abdomen between and below kidneys with graft, including 4 or more grafts in abdominal organ arteries with review by radiologist | 13 | $1,959 | $11,062 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
13 | $289 | $16,741 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
13 | $75 | $2,724 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
13 | $66 | $301 |
| 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. |
13 | $143 | $431 |
| Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access. |
11 | $193 | $860 |
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.
6.6% high complexity
39.2% medium
54.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$27,688
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,955/year across 7 years
Top 8% in IL for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
181
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
$16,263 (58.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,895 (35.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,530 (5.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,810
2023
$7,212
2022
$13,621
2021
$2,250
2020
$248
2019
$441
2018
$106
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Cook Incorporated
$1,530
Cook Medical LLC
$999
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$725
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$153
Inari Medical, Inc.
$126
Bolton Medical Inc
$90
Medtronic, Inc.
$68
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$29
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$22
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 85.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cook Incorporated
$17,793
Cook Medical LLC
$4,075
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$2,619
Medtronic, Inc.
$907
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$851
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$503
Ethicon US, LLC
$155
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$153
Inari Medical, Inc.
$126
Boston Scientific Corporation
$123
Bolton Medical Inc
$90
Surmodics, Inc.
$53
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$49
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$38
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$29
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$25
PFIZER INC.
$24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 88.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · AMPLATZ GOOSE NECK · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · ATLAS · Abre · COOK · Concerto · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical AFEN · Cook Medical Stents · Cook Medical Zenith · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ESPRIT · ETHICON · EVERFLEX · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Echelon Flex · Endurant · Flexitouch Plus · Fluency Endovascular Stent Graft · GATTEX · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Vascular Intervention · HAWKONE · LIMFLOW SYSTEM · LUNDERQUIST · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · Megadyne · Pounce Thrombectomy System · Pounce Venous Thrombectomy System · RESTOREFLOW · Rotarex · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · STELARA · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VIDA · VenaSeal · Venovo · WavelinQ · XARELTO · ZENITH · ZENITH ALPHA · ZENITH FLEX · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z · ZILVER PTX · Zenith · Zenith Spiral-Z · Zilver PTX
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 (59%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for surgery in IL.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
413
Per 100K population
44.5
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital
COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3.6 mi
3.6 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. Pontikis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of IL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Pontikis experienced with ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pontikis performed 217 ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral 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. Pontikis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pontikis received a total of $27,688 from 21 companies across 181 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. Pontikis's costs compare to other surgerists in Naperville?
Dr. Pontikis's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Pontikis) 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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