Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Syed Bokhari, M.D.
Surgery · New Lenox, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bokhari
Dr. Syed Bokhari is a surgery specialist in New Lenox, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bokhari performed 13,317 Medicare services across 1,610 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bokhari received a total of $3,394 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Bokhari 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 1% volume in IL
$3,394 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,317
Medicare services
Top 1% in IL for surgery
1,610
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~666 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. |
10,876 | $0 | $0 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
241 | $1,003 | $3,245 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
241 | $0 | $0 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 241 | $1 | $1 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
240 | $31 | $103 |
| 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. |
236 | $42 | $106 |
| 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. |
203 | $1 | $7 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
143 | $588 | $1,798 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
141 | $13 | $38 |
| 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. |
141 | $72 | $150 |
| 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. |
75 | $65 | $200 |
| 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. |
65 | $107 | $250 |
| 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. |
58 | $89 | $245 |
| 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. |
47 | $10 | $84 |
| Heparin sodium injection, per 1000 units An injection of heparin sodium, a blood thinner, administered in units of 1000. |
41 | $0 | $0 |
| Contrast injection for X-ray imaging Administration of a contrast agent into a vein in the arm or leg to enhance visibility during an X-ray imaging procedure. |
40 | $185 | $763 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
39 | $564 | $2,000 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
34 | $500 | $1,122 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
31 | $85 | $247 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
28 | $117 | $374 |
| Endoscopic insertion of abdominal cavity tube A tube is placed into the abdominal cavity using an endoscope, which is a flexible instrument with a camera used to guide the procedure. |
24 | $326 | $1,500 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image | 24 | $69 | $329 |
| Radiologist review of major upper body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the upper body to assess their structure and function. |
24 | $64 | $316 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
21 | $656 | $1,661 |
| Removal of central venous port or pump A procedure to remove a central venous access device, such as a port or pump, from the body. |
21 | $170 | $500 |
| Abdominal cavity tube removal This procedure involves the removal of a tube located in the abdominal cavity. |
16 | $119 | $1,000 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
14 | $1,915 | $4,110 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
12 | $669 | $1,747 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
92.3% medium
5.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,394
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $485/year across 7 years
Top 37% in IL for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
58
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
$3,394 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$25
2023
$905
2022
$1,160
2021
$89
2020
$97
2019
$784
2018
$335
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CORDIS US CORP.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,896
DAVOL INC.
$355
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$307
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$212
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$63
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$58
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$54
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$51
TEI Biosciences Inc
$41
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$36
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$33
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$32
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$26
CORDIS US CORP.
$25
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$22
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$17
Misonix Inc
$17
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$17
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$14
Baudax Bio Inc.
$14
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$13
TELA Bio, Inc.
$13
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$11
Cook Medical LLC
$11
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$10
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 75.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANJESO · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · BD MAX · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · BIO-A Hernia Plug · BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement · Cook Medical Wire Guides · Da Vinci Surgical System · Dexilant · ECM · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · EXPAREL · FLEXITOUCH · GATTEX · GRAFIX · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · OFIRMEV · OPTION · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PHASIX · Resolute · Restrata Wound Matrix · S.M.A.R.T. · SURGIMEND · SUTAB · SYNECOR Biomaterial · Santyl · SonicOne · VENTRALIGHT · Valiant Captivia · XARELTO · ZENPEP
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
Surgerists 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 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. Bokhari is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% 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. Bokhari experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bokhari performed 10,876 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. Bokhari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bokhari received a total of $3,394 from 29 companies across 58 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. Bokhari's costs compare to other surgerists in New Lenox?
Dr. Bokhari's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Bokhari) 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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