Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Guzzetta, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Oak Lawn, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Guzzetta
Dr. Paul Guzzetta is a radiation oncology specialist in Oak Lawn, IL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Guzzetta performed 1,809 Medicare services across 1,720 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Guzzetta received a total of $22,034 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 158 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Guzzetta 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ 1,809 Medicare services
$22,034 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,809
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in IL for radiation oncology
1,720
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
297 | $7 | $38 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
173 | $40 | $226 |
| 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. |
158 | $11 | $120 |
| 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. |
115 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
97 | $15 | $80 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
81 | $68 | $320 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
74 | $8 | $45 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
68 | $64 | $280 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
67 | $40 | $246 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
60 | $64 | $350 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
45 | $84 | $457 |
| 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. |
44 | $218 | $2,100 |
| 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. |
41 | $42 | $110 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
40 | $19 | $170 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
37 | $88 | $472 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
36 | $26 | $160 |
| Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer. |
31 | $53 | $350 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
25 | $288 | $2,300 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
25 | $59 | $310 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
23 | $62 | $580 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
22 | $21 | $120 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
21 | $63 | $320 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
21 | $7 | $40 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
21 | $24 | $130 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
21 | $23 | $120 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
19 | $72 | $300 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
18 | $87 | $540 |
| 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. |
18 | $30 | $190 |
| 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. |
18 | $29 | $190 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
16 | $91 | $500 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
16 | $66 | $330 |
| 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. |
14 | $28 | $230 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
13 | $123 | $2,300 |
| 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. |
12 | $18 | $170 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
11 | $8 | $40 |
| Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures. |
11 | $28 | $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.
3.5% high complexity
54.0% medium
42.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,034
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,148/year across 7 years
Top 4% in IL for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
158
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
$15,414 (70.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,620 (30.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,995
2023
$3,402
2022
$7,513
2021
$702
2020
$107
2019
$1,257
2018
$1,059
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Terumo Medical Corporation
$6,193
HISTOSONICS, INC.
$868
Inari Medical, Inc.
$326
Penumbra, Inc.
$224
Nevro Corp.
$184
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$89
Boston Scientific Corporation
$72
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$26
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Top 3 companies account for 92.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Terumo Medical Corporation
$13,959
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$4,467
HISTOSONICS, INC.
$868
Inari Medical, Inc.
$610
Penumbra, Inc.
$479
Boston Scientific Corporation
$312
Brightwater medical Inc
$190
Nevro Corp.
$184
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$169
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$169
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$122
Medtronic, Inc.
$107
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$54
Baylis Medical Technologies Inc.
$53
Stryker Corporation
$48
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$47
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$43
Ethicon US, LLC
$34
Sirtex Medical Inc
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
EKOS Corporation
$17
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
Teleflex LLC
$16
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 87.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ANGIO-SEAL · ANGIOJET · ARROW · AZUR · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Abre · AngioSeal · Azur CX Detachable · BIOPINCE · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CLEANER · COVERA · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Cleaner · Concerto · Denali Vena Cava Filter · EKOSONIC · EkoSonic · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL NONVASCULAR INTERVENTION · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · GLIDEWIRE · Glidesheath · HYDROPEARL · HydroPearl · IN.PACT AV · IVCF · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Indigo System · METACROSS OTW · MetaCross · Navicross · Neuwave · OBSIDIO · OPTION · OPTITORQUE · Penumbra System · PowerPort M.R.I. Implantable Port · RUBY Coil · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SKATER · SPINEJACK · SUPERCORE · Senza · TIPS · Trek · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · WATCHMAN · XARELTO
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 (70%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for radiation oncology in IL.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
1,012
Per 100K population
19.5
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. Guzzetta is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% of IL peers, with 18 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. Guzzetta experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Guzzetta performed 297 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Guzzetta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Guzzetta received a total of $22,034 from 25 companies across 158 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. Guzzetta's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Oak Lawn?
Dr. Guzzetta's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Guzzetta) 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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