Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Dongas, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · New Lenox, IL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
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. Dongas 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. Dongas
Dr. John Dongas is a cardiovascular disease specialist in New Lenox, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dongas performed 9,388 Medicare services across 5,734 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dongas received a total of $7,640 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 368 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. Dongas 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 3% volume in IL
$7,640 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,388
Medicare services
Top 3% in IL for cardiovascular disease
5,734
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
5,081 | $6 | $28 |
| 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. |
1,051 | $11 | $72 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
631 | $16 | $89 |
| 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. |
553 | $66 | $157 |
| 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. |
447 | $97 | $229 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
358 | $21 | $94 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
272 | $25 | $184 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
235 | $56 | $165 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
141 | $40 | $83 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
91 | $74 | $252 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
85 | $65 | $219 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
82 | $76 | $227 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
71 | $19 | $68 |
| 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. |
45 | $106 | $295 |
| 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. |
31 | $89 | $235 |
| 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. |
31 | $65 | $151 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
30 | $52 | $179 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
22 | $20 | $84 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
22 | $64 | $193 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
22 | $39 | $104 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
20 | $8 | $20 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
16 | $13 | $71 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
15 | $63 | $155 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
13 | $56 | $182 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
12 | $52 | $310 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
11 | $9 | $49 |
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.
18.7% high complexity
0.0% medium
81.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$7,640
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $1,273/year across 6 years
Top 28% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
368
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
$7,629 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$1,377
2022
$2,130
2021
$1,340
2020
$474
2019
$1,230
2018
$1,089
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$183
Boston Scientific Corporation
$179
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$155
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$135
Abbott Laboratories
$123
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$106
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$74
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$70
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$52
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$47
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$41
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$27
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$14
PFIZER INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 37.5% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$1,273
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$648
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$644
Boston Scientific Corporation
$576
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$529
PFIZER INC.
$518
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$447
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$308
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$277
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$253
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$224
Lundbeck LLC
$216
Amgen Inc.
$195
Novo Nordisk Inc
$187
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$160
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$141
Abbott Laboratories
$123
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$87
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$86
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$81
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$71
BIOTRONIK INC.
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$47
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$41
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$40
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$36
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$32
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
AtriCure, Inc.
$22
Allergan Inc.
$22
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$20
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVEIR · Adempas · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · AtriCure AtriClip LAA Exclusion System · Azure · BPRO BT AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · Corlanor · Definity · ECM · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - TACHY · INSPIRE · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · Micra · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · POC CoaguChek Meters · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pouch · RHYTHMIA · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · S-ICD System Magnet · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · Strips and Accessories · TEGSEDI · VERQUVO · VIAGRA · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO Patch
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
224
Per 100K population
32.1
County median income
$107,799
Nearest hospital
SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERS
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 2023 |
| 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. Dongas is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. Dongas experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dongas performed 5,081 ekg interpretation and report 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. Dongas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dongas received a total of $7,640 from 42 companies across 368 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. Dongas's costs compare to other cardiologists in New Lenox?
Dr. Dongas's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Dongas) 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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