Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jaafer Golzar, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Oak Lawn, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Golzar
Dr. Jaafer Golzar is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Oak Lawn, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Golzar performed 801 Medicare services across 688 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Golzar received a total of $95,820 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 463 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Golzar 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
▲ 801 Medicare services
$95,820 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗801
Medicare services
Bottom 22% in IL for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
688
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
118 | $144 | $366 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
85 | $98 | $248 |
| 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. |
68 | $11 | $163 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
52 | $52 | $256 |
| 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. |
50 | $97 | $259 |
| 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. |
41 | $6 | $31 |
| 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. |
39 | $143 | $439 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
38 | $12 | $53 |
| 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. |
35 | $71 | $231 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
33 | $8 | $22 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 30 | $161 | $465 |
| 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. |
29 | $141 | $627 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
21 | $91 | $382 |
| 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. |
20 | $98 | $525 |
| 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. |
19 | $159 | $724 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
17 | $452 | $2,263 |
| 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. |
17 | $189 | $898 |
| 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 | $131 | $352 |
| 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. |
16 | $66 | $178 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
14 | $19 | $160 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
14 | $5 | $26 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
14 | $2 | $32 |
| 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. |
14 | $74 | $237 |
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.
8.2% high complexity
21.5% medium
70.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$95,820
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,689/year across 7 years
Top 6% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
463
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
$55,479 (57.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26,290 (27.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,050 (14.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,182
2023
$49,094
2022
$29,853
2021
$6,587
2020
$1,234
2019
$1,810
2018
$4,059
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,646
Philips North America LLC
$235
Abbott Laboratories
$233
Thrombolex, Inc.
$178
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$146
Penumbra, Inc.
$144
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$140
Endologix LLC
$118
Novo Nordisk Inc
$95
Inari Medical, Inc.
$69
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$49
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
CORDIS US CORP.
$33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
Amgen Inc.
$22
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 66.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$32,039
Penumbra, Inc.
$25,012
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14,420
Boston Scientific Corporation
$8,112
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$3,861
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$2,277
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,661
Mercator MedSystems, Inc.
$1,555
Avinger Inc.
$1,288
Abbott Laboratories
$1,052
Terumo Medical Corporation
$528
Novo Nordisk Inc
$400
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$279
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$255
EKOS Corporation
$244
Philips North America LLC
$235
Intact Vascular, Inc.
$221
Amgen Inc.
$200
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$190
Cook Medical LLC
$183
Thrombolex, Inc.
$178
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$178
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$175
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$174
Inari Medical, Inc.
$173
BIOTRONIK INC.
$149
RefleXion Medical, Inc.
$148
Endologix LLC
$118
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$108
Vasorum USA Inc.
$79
Medtronic, Inc.
$73
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$36
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$33
CORDIS US CORP.
$33
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$21
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$20
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$12
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$11
HyperMed Imaging Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 74.6% 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 (58%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for cardiovascular disease in IL.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
631
Per 100K population
12.2
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. Golzar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 6% of IL peers, 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. Golzar experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Golzar performed 118 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 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. Golzar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Golzar received a total of $95,820 from 43 companies across 463 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. Golzar's costs compare to other cardiologists in Oak Lawn?
Dr. Golzar's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Golzar) 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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