Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elie Chbeir, MD
Pulmonary Disease · Quincy, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chbeir 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. Chbeir
Dr. Elie Chbeir is a pulmonary disease specialist in Quincy, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chbeir performed 2,593 Medicare services across 2,026 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chbeir received a total of $8,174 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 180 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. 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. Chbeir 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in IL
$8,174 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,593
Medicare services
Top 13% in IL for pulmonary disease
2,026
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~136 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 (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. |
562 | $62 | $195 |
| 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. |
358 | $60 | $209 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
234 | $41 | $192 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
231 | $39 | $193 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
168 | $27 | $194 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
136 | $364 | $2,232 |
| 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. |
125 | $92 | $287 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
92 | $400 | $2,168 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
76 | $20 | $100 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing, airflow, and physical effort during sleep. |
70 | $53 | $523 |
| 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. |
70 | $39 | $117 |
| 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. |
61 | $92 | $262 |
| 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. |
59 | $132 | $629 |
| 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. |
55 | $124 | $446 |
| Overnight continuous oxygen level test This test measures oxygen levels in the blood continuously overnight using a device attached to the ear or finger. |
40 | $18 | $103 |
| 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. |
37 | $99 | $410 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
35 | $81 | $2,015 |
| 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. |
32 | $78 | $292 |
| Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination. |
24 | $56 | $1,557 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor, 3 channels An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records at least three physiological channels. |
22 | $154 | $335 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
20 | $9 | $1,083 |
| 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. |
18 | $10 | $176 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using an endoscope and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and collect samples from 1 to 2 lymph nodes. |
15 | $159 | $1,057 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using a scope and ultrasound to examine the airways and collect tissue samples from three or more lymph nodes. |
15 | $170 | $1,173 |
| Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation. |
13 | $74 | $493 |
| Endoscopic needle biopsy of windpipe, airway, or lung A procedure where a needle is inserted through an endoscope to collect tissue samples from the windpipe, airway, or lung. |
13 | $111 | $953 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
12 | $70 | $335 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,174
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,168/year across 7 years
Top 22% in IL for pulmonary disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
180
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
$4,391 (53.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,758 (46.0%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$24 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$580
2023
$4,492
2022
$851
2021
$379
2020
$358
2019
$287
2018
$1,229
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$219
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$94
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$48
Electromed, Inc.
$45
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
Amgen Inc.
$15
United Therapeutics Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$3,723
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$1,048
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$982
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$700
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$249
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$205
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$165
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$149
Electromed, Inc.
$100
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$82
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$76
ERBE USA Inc
$75
GENZYME CORPORATION
$70
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
Insmed, Inc.
$58
United Therapeutics Corporation
$58
Amgen Inc.
$43
Vapotherm Inc
$35
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$29
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$28
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$27
Welch Allyn
$24
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$22
Itamar Medical Inc
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Grifols USA, LLC
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$14
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$13
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 70.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · ACTHAR · AIRSUPRA · Arikayce · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREZTRI · DALVANCE · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · FASENRA · GLASSIA · ION · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · NUCALA · None · OFEV · OPSUMIT · Precision Flow · Prolastin-C Liquid · SMARTVEST · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Spin · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · TYVASO · UPTRAVI · Wakix · WatchPATONE · XYREM · XYWAV · Xenleta · Xolair · Xyrem · YUPELRI · Yupelri · ZERBAXA · iPro2
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 (54%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
6.1
County median income
$64,962
Nearest hospital
BLESSING HOSPITAL
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. Chbeir is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Chbeir experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chbeir performed 562 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Chbeir receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chbeir received a total of $8,174 from 33 companies across 180 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. Chbeir's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Quincy?
Dr. Chbeir's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Chbeir) 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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