Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ted Vellos, M.D.
Urology Physician · Orland Park, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vellos
Dr. Ted Vellos is an urology physician in Orland Park, IL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vellos performed 2,296 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vellos received a total of $2,822 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 134 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Vellos 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.
✓ 12 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 38% volume in IL
$2,822 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,296
Medicare services
Top 38% in IL for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
568 | $2 | $8 |
| 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. |
407 | $83 | $391 |
| 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. |
235 | $87 | $386 |
| 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. |
204 | $56 | $276 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
163 | $7 | $33 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
89 | $145 | $690 |
| 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. |
87 | $59 | $251 |
| 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. |
84 | $103 | $458 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
72 | $16 | $74 |
| 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. |
51 | $97 | $400 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
44 | $0 | $2 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
41 | $17 | $238 |
| 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 | $126 | $564 |
| 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. |
36 | $72 | $305 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
32 | $92 | $1,322 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
24 | $10 | $46 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $61 | $267 |
| 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. |
22 | $37 | $160 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
19 | $30 | $165 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
18 | $284 | $1,260 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
14 | $2 | $11 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
13 | $418 | $2,234 |
| Complex kidney stone removal with imaging guidance A surgical procedure to remove kidney stones using imaging technology to guide the process. |
11 | $433 | $2,360 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
2.2% high complexity
12.3% medium
85.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,822
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $470/year across 6 years
Top 43% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
134
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$767
2023
$504
2022
$653
2021
$622
2020
$241
2019
$36
Payments by company (2024)
COLOPLAST CORP
$76
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$66
Olympus America Inc.
$58
Tolmar, Inc.
$57
PFIZER INC.
$55
Boston Scientific Corporation
$53
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$48
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$45
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$44
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
Teleflex LLC
$33
Axonics, Inc.
$32
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$30
Innovation Technologies Inc
$27
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Kerecis Limited
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 26.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$635
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$231
Olympus America Inc.
$135
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$123
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$100
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
Boston Scientific Corporation
$99
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$96
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$83
COLOPLAST CORP
$76
Tolmar, Inc.
$76
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$74
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$68
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$65
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$61
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$58
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$56
PFIZER INC.
$55
Teleflex LLC
$51
Coloplast Corp
$46
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$45
Axonics, Inc.
$43
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$43
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$30
Innovation Technologies Inc
$27
Rochester Medical Corporation
$25
Retrophin, Inc.
$24
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$21
Cardinal Health 414 LLC
$19
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$18
Kerecis Limited
$18
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$17
GENZYME CORPORATION
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$13
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$13
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$13
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Altis · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · CAMCEVI · Coloplast TFL Drive · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Flexible Cystoscopes Digital · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · IRRISEPT · Integra · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LYNPARZA · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · ORGOVYX · Olympus Laser Devices · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · REZUM · Rivfloza · SOLTIVE · SPRIX · Soltive · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TLANDO · Trelstar · UROLIFT · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · YONSA · iTIND System
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
302
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
3.6 mi
3.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Vellos is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Vellos experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vellos performed 568 automated urinalysis services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Vellos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vellos received a total of $2,822 from 43 companies across 134 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Vellos's costs compare to other urology physicians in Orland Park?
Dr. Vellos's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Vellos) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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