Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Noel Camba, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Palos Park, IL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Camba
Dr. Noel Camba is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Palos Park, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Camba performed 4,457 Medicare services across 3,067 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Camba received a total of $157,551 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1142 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Camba 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
▲ Top 16% volume in IL
$157,551 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,457
Medicare services
Top 16% in IL for cardiovascular disease
3,067
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
1,040 | $148 | $897 |
| 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. |
745 | $64 | $156 |
| 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. |
654 | $95 | $164 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
353 | $4 | $18 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
347 | $8 | $38 |
| 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. |
154 | $97 | $224 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
134 | $61 | $214 |
| 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. |
120 | $142 | $425 |
| 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. |
115 | $69 | $105 |
| 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 | $127 | $271 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
83 | $11 | $103 |
| 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. |
77 | $11 | $41 |
| 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. |
61 | $134 | $237 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
59 | $24 | $120 |
| 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. |
57 | $105 | $300 |
| 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. |
50 | $7 | $40 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
41 | $78 | $330 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
32 | $13 | $54 |
| 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. |
32 | $47 | $75 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
30 | $77 | $277 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
29 | $452 | $2,800 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 26 | $199 | $1,350 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
25 | $48 | $177 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
19 | $30 | $210 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
19 | $19 | $120 |
| Physician review of home INR testing A physician reviews, interprets, and manages home INR testing results for patients with mechanical heart valves, chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meet Medicare coverage criteria. |
16 | $7 | $30 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
15 | $2 | $100 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
14 | $10 | $49 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $19 | $78 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
12 | $20 | $135 |
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.
31.9% high complexity
0.6% medium
67.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$157,551
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $22,507/year across 7 years
Top 3% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
1,142
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$142,940 (90.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,610 (9.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$10,304
2023
$12,501
2022
$25,487
2021
$33,318
2020
$15,840
2019
$29,816
2018
$30,285
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$7,566
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$657
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$367
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$266
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$221
Boston Scientific Corporation
$156
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$147
Amgen Inc.
$146
Novo Nordisk Inc
$123
PFIZER INC.
$123
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$57
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$55
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$50
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Elutia, Inc.
$39
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$35
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$13
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 83.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$86,032
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19,023
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18,734
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$9,609
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$7,685
CHIESI USA, INC.
$5,445
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,393
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,032
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$887
PFIZER INC.
$740
Amgen Inc.
$654
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$510
Boston Scientific Corporation
$502
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$497
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$464
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$389
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$364
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$361
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$311
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$283
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$266
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$176
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$175
JenaValve Technology, Inc.
$162
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$162
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$137
Abbott Laboratories
$130
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$128
ABIOMED
$126
Novo Nordisk Inc
$123
Allergan Inc.
$123
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$115
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$105
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$97
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$87
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$51
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$47
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$42
Elutia, Inc.
$39
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$38
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$37
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$35
Teleflex LLC
$21
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$20
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$11
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$11
Top 3 companies account for 78.6% 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 (91%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for cardiovascular disease in IL.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
585
Per 100K population
11.3
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
3.9 mi
3.9 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. Camba is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Camba experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Camba performed 1,040 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Camba receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Camba received a total of $157,551 from 49 companies across 1,142 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. Camba's costs compare to other cardiologists in Palos Park?
Dr. Camba's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Camba) 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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