Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Imad Elkhatib, M.D

Gastroenterology · Oak Lawn, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4400 W 95TH ST STE 310, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
7086849230
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1326204991 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Elkhatib 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. Elkhatib

Dr. Imad Elkhatib is a gastroenterology specialist in Oak Lawn, IL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elkhatib performed 660 Medicare services across 629 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elkhatib received a total of $4,234 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 84 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Elkhatib 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 45% volume in IL $4,234 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
660
Medicare services
Top 45% in IL for gastroenterology
629
Unique beneficiaries
$140
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~39 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
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.
191 $108 $300
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
71 $71 $100
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.
65 $95 $212
Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel
An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth.
39 $144 $1,000
Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion
A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open.
36 $374 $1,800
Ultrasound-guided esophageal needle biopsy
A procedure using a flexible endoscope with ultrasound to guide a needle for sampling tissue from the esophagus.
34 $166 $1,200
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
33 $91 $900
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
29 $136 $1,245
Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube
A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach.
28 $172 $1,150
Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone
A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts.
26 $140 $1,650
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon.
24 $150 $1,190
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
18 $399 $1,425
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.
17 $118 $328
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
13 $248 $925
Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope.
13 $154 $1,200
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.
12 $69 $150
Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding
A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine.
11 $163 $1,150
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.
5.5% high complexity
28.0% medium
66.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,234
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $605/year across 7 years
Top 29% in IL for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
84
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
$4,234 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,930
2023
$1,380
2022
$181
2021
$133
2020
$71
2019
$234
2018
$305

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$786
Ovesco Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$592
Boston Scientific Corporation
$349
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$57
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$54
QOL Medical, LLC
$25
PFIZER INC.
$25
Ardelyx, Inc.
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 89.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$786
Boston Scientific Corporation
$716
Ovesco Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$592
ABBVIE INC.
$321
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$224
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$178
Covidien LP
$147
Cook Medical LLC
$140
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$136
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$133
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$121
Medtronic, Inc.
$119
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$114
QOL Medical, LLC
$99
AbbVie, Inc.
$98
PFIZER INC.
$91
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$57
Ethicon Inc.
$50
Ardelyx, Inc.
$25
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$21
CapsoVision, Inc.
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axios · Beacon · BlueBoost · CapsoCam Plus · Creon · DIFICID · Dexilant · ENTYVIO · ESOPHYX · EXALT · EXALT Model D · Entyvio · GATTEX · HABIB ENDOHPB · HEMOSPRAY · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · LINX Reflux Management System · LINZESS · MAVYRET · ORISE · OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System · PRODIGI · Photofrin · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SpyGlass · Spyglass · Sucraid · TRULANCE · VIBERZI · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN
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.

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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
426
Per 100K population
8.2
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE CHRIST HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
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. Elkhatib is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Elkhatib experienced with initial hospital admission, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elkhatib performed 191 initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 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. Elkhatib receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elkhatib received a total of $4,234 from 24 companies across 84 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. Elkhatib's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Oak Lawn?
Dr. Elkhatib's average Medicare payment per service is $140. 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. Elkhatib) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →