Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hamad Farhat, MD
Neurological Surgery · Oak Lawn, IL
Practice pattern: Interventional Cardiology
— Practice focused on catheter-based cardiac procedures
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Farhat 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. Farhat
Dr. Hamad Farhat is a neurological surgery specialist in Oak Lawn, IL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Farhat performed 244 Medicare services across 221 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Farhat received a total of $92,862 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 374 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Farhat 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ 244 Medicare services
$92,862 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗244
Medicare services
Bottom 48% in IL for neurological surgery
221
Unique beneficiaries
$258
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain artery catheterization A tube is inserted into an artery in the brain for diagnosis or treatment, with review by a radiologist. |
38 | $222 | $2,973 |
| Neck artery catheter insertion with radiology review A tube is inserted into an artery in the neck for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
37 | $375 | $9,502 |
| Arterial catheter insertion in neck A tube is inserted into an artery in the neck for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
33 | $148 | $953 |
| 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. |
28 | $131 | $352 |
| Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery | 19 | $1,025 | $6,680 |
| Radiologist review of image for embolization A radiologist reviews medical images to guide the insertion of material designed to block blood flow. |
19 | $63 | $237 |
| Blood vessel imaging Imaging test to visualize the blood vessels. |
19 | $81 | $301 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
17 | $8 | $22 |
| 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. |
12 | $11 | $161 |
| Head artery clot removal and dissolution A procedure to remove a blood clot from an artery in the head and inject medication to dissolve remaining clots, guided by fluoroscopy. |
11 | $774 | $3,282 |
| 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. |
11 | $101 | $259 |
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.
44.3% high complexity
7.8% medium
48.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$92,862
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,266/year across 7 years
Top 12% in IL for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
57
Companies
374
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$59,574 (64.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$26,553 (28.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,736 (7.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$43,696
2023
$23,431
2022
$3,746
2021
$12,076
2020
$2,855
2019
$5,108
2018
$1,950
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$16,812
Rapid Medical Ltd
$15,455
Penumbra, Inc.
$6,736
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$1,803
Stryker Corporation
$659
Clariance, Inc.
$638
OssDsign Incorporated
$422
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$377
Nico Corporation
$238
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$212
Spinevision SAS
$120
QAPEL MEDICAL INC
$100
Medtronic, Inc.
$47
MicroVention, Inc.
$33
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$24
Bioventus LLC
$21
Top 3 companies account for 89.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$32,883
Rapid Medical Ltd
$15,895
Penumbra, Inc.
$10,629
MicroVention, Inc.
$6,043
SPINECRAFT, LLC
$4,000
Clariance, Inc.
$3,058
Stryker Corporation
$2,894
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$2,712
Biocompatibles UK Ltd
$2,400
Globus Medical, Inc.
$1,869
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$1,455
ZIMVIE INC.
$1,312
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$1,014
MiRus, LLC
$856
NuVasive, Inc.
$758
OssDsign Incorporated
$571
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$404
CoreLink, LLC
$249
Medtronic, Inc.
$241
SI-BONE, Inc.
$240
Nico Corporation
$238
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$235
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$233
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$228
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$221
Route 92 Medical, Inc.
$197
K2M, Inc.
$189
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$163
QAPEL MEDICAL INC
$157
icotec Medical Inc.
$151
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$150
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$134
Abbott Laboratories
$128
Spinevision SAS
$120
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$119
X-spine Systems, Inc.
$87
CSL Behring
$74
GT Medical Technologies, Inc
$67
SI-BONE, INC.
$46
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$38
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$36
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$32
Balt USA, LLC
$30
PFIZER INC.
$30
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$29
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$29
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$24
Ethicon US, LLC
$23
ACELL, INC.
$22
Bioventus LLC
$21
Amgen Inc.
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$15
KCI USA, Inc.
$12
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$12
Invuity, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 64.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (64%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
227
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE CHRIST HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
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. Farhat is an interventional cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 12% of IL peers, with 16 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. Farhat experienced with brain artery catheterization?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Farhat performed 38 brain artery catheterization 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. Farhat receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Farhat received a total of $92,862 from 57 companies across 374 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. Farhat's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Oak Lawn?
Dr. Farhat's average Medicare payment per service is $258. 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. Farhat) 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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